Development Potential in 17 Mile
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17 Mile
Neighborhood Overview
17 Mile is a coastal residential area along Highway 14 west of Sooke village, offering affordable oceanfront and ocean-view properties with spectacular sunsets and beach access at an attractive price point for West Coast living. This area appeals to first-time buyers, retirees, and remote workers seeking waterfront lifestyle without the premium prices of more developed Sooke neighborhoods.
Why Buyers Choose 17 Mile
Entry-level oceanfront in a region where waterfront typically commands million-dollar pricing is the essential proposition at 17 Mile. Buyers here accept older housing stock and a longer Highway 14 commute in exchange for coastal access, dramatic scenery, and beachcombing that would cost two or three times as much anywhere closer to Victoria. Artists, retirees on fixed incomes, and remote workers who prioritise ocean air over urban convenience consistently find this stretch of coast the most financially accessible.
Typical Homes in 17 Mile
Older waterfront cottages and beach houses, many requiring cosmetic or structural updating, form the bulk of the market. Waterfront properties range from varied pricing to varied pricing depending on condition and direct beach access. Ocean-view homes without immediate shoreline access sit from varied pricing to varied pricing Construction quality varies significantly between properties; buyers should budget for updates and conduct thorough pre-purchase inspections.
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1424 Gillespie Rd, Sooke BC V9Z 0Z2
Sooke
12 bed · 13.0 bath · 10,355 sf · 45 days
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes Ltd.
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1424 Gillespie Rd, Sooke BC V9Z 0Z2
Sooke
0.0 bath · 49 days
Courtesy of JBW Commercial Inc.
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5301 Sooke Rd, Sooke BC V9Z 0E8
Sooke
6 bed · 7.0 bath · 4,320 sf · 196 days
Courtesy of eXp Realty
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5000 Sooke Hanger Dr, Sooke BC V9Z 1M9
Sooke
4 bed · 4.0 bath · 4,376 sf · 118 days
Courtesy of Royal LePage Coast Capital - Chatterton
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1844 Connie Rd, Sooke BC V9Z 1C8
Sooke
5 bed · 2.0 bath · 2,413 sf · 28 days
Courtesy of Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.
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1530 Nighthawk Lane, Sooke BC V9Z 1M9
Sooke
0.0 bath · 165 days
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
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