Richmond, on the Coast
Richmond in Metro Vancouver
The City of Richmond on the coast of British Columbia, Canada, part of the Metro Vancouver area, occupies all of Lulu Island in the Fraser River Delta except the small New Westminster portion upriver and all of Sea Island, site of Vancouver International Airport, across a river channel to the northwest between Richmond and the City of Vancouver. Vancouver and Burnaby are neighbors across the river to the north, New Westminster to the east, and Delta across another channel of the river to the south. The ocean as the Strait of Georgia is to the west. Burkeville on Sea Island next to the airport and Steveston in the southwest corner of Lulu Island were independent villages before they became parts of Richmond
Richmond’s 2011 Census population of 190,473 ranks it fourth in Metro Vancouver and in the province behind Vancouver, Surrey, and Burnaby. At 60 percent, mostly Chinese, Richmond is the North American city with the largest proportion of Asians, more than half, many of whom have immigrated from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China since the early 1990s.
Geography and Hydrography
Richmond has plenty of rich, alluvial soil for farming, but the land is ever prone to floods at high tides and especially when the river crests at high levels during seasons of heavy snowfalls. As a safeguard, a system of dykes now surrounds the major islands to hold back and divert such inundations that can cause catastrophic damage, so although farming had a fast start with dairy, grain, vegetables, and berries as staples in Richmond’s flat terrain of rich, fertile soil, it was necessary to clear, drain, and dyke the land to protect it from flooding and make it safe for successful farming. Today, the British Columbia Agricultural Land Reserve sets most of eastern Richmond aside for farming. Cranberries and blueberries are the principal crops. Other staples are strawberries, corn, and potatoes. In 2001 about 47 percent of British Columbia’s cranberry farm acreage was in Richmond.
The groundwater table is high, so very few homes have basements and very few buildings are more than three storeys high. The proximity of the airport limits building height to 150 feet.
History
In November 1879 the Township of Richmond became an incorporated municipality though not as a city until December 1990. The first town hall was near the main settlement on the northwestern tip of Lulu Island at North Arm.
In the 1870s, salmon canning became a major industry in the fishing village of Steveston. By the 1890s, there were nearly 50 canneries, and many ships docked in Steveston to take on big loads of canned salmon. Boatbuilding thrived too. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in Steveston displays the city’s canning history in an 1894 waterfront facility with a museum.
Information Links:
http://www.richmondchamber.ca
http://www.richmond.ca/home.htm
http://www.richmond.ca/parksrec/overview.htm
http://www.richmond.ca/plandev/planning2/ocp/about.htm
Transportation
Richmond connects to Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Delta by bridges and tunnels. Three bridges connect Lulu Island to Sea Island and the airport, one bridge connects Sea Island to Vancouver, two connect Lulu Island to Vancouver, one connects eastern Lulu Island to Burnaby and New Westminster, and one bridge and an underwater tunnel connect Richmond to Delta.
Richmond has two high-speed freeways, Highway 99, which includes the tunnel to Delta and ends at Interstate 5 at the USA border, and Highway 91, which starts in Richmond’s Garden City Lands, runs eastward to New Westminster, then turns southward, crosses the river into Delta, and joins Highway 99 a few miles from the international border. SkyTrain service connects both central Richmond and the airport to Downtown Vancouver.
New Richmond Live MLS Listings
Richmond, on the Coast
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3040 - 3240 NO. 6 Road in Richmond: East Richmond Land for sale : MLS®# R2404716
3040 - 3240 NO. 6 Road Richmond V6V 1P5 
$8,380,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2404716
23.8 acres of ALR land in Central Richmond?. 3 legal titles of ?1.6, 8.53 and 13.69 acres, each property is improved with one older single? family dwelling. Seller will consider selling separately for an adjusted price. More detailsListed by Macdonald Commercial Real Estate Services Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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9351 BECKWITH Road in Richmond: Bridgeport RI Land for sale : MLS®# R2457204
9351 BECKWITH Road Richmond V6X 1V8
$6,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2457204
WOW TOP, DESIRED LOCATION, AREA IN TRANSITION, 4 TOWERS ARE BEING BUILT ALREADY ACROSS THIS SITE! Potential rezoning possible to 1.85 FAR DUE TO MULTIPLE LOTS “Light INDUSTRIAL & Office (ZI19)-Bridgeport Village (City Centre)”. TOP LOCATION! 4 LOTS next to each other. 315 FEET FRONTAGE & 230 FEET DEPTH = 74,025 SQUARE FEET LAND Near Costco, YVR & entrances to Highways 91 & 99. Set up a meeting for details. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6400 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale : MLS®# R2485751
6400 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K8
$6,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2485751
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 8,617 sq. ft.
Masterpiece Gorgeous Mansion! Great level lot: 98*147 (14,406 sqft) southern backyard & Massive 8,617 sq ft of luxury living space. Rare Opportunity to own this Huge Home ideal for large family live together w: privacy in the west & east wings & extra 16 feel tall garage car lover’s & paved patio for extra 10 cars / spacious outdoor entertaining! Top craftsmanship, with top appliances, plumbing, lighting & finishings. Also: amazing grand luxury Foyer, every principle room has ornate detail ceilings & crystal chandeliers & Elevator & Smart Home Security technology, iPad control, theatre room + 7 Bdrms, all full ensuites, (2 huge master spas), 3 ground floor offices /den/ or extra bedrooms (9 baths + Sauna + steam showers) & wine cooling room, separate entrance guest suite. More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7740 SUNNYDENE Road in Richmond: Broadmoor House for sale : MLS®# R2481055
7740 SUNNYDENE Road Richmond V6Y 1H1
$5,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2481055
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,096 sq. ft.
BRAND NEW 2020 Luxury Single House! Reputed BALCO developer! This Gorgeous custom home with a double circular staircase in one of the most desirable areas in Broadmoor on a large 9486 sqft land lot with a 4096 sqft living area. North-South facing gives beautiful sunshine throughout the day. Open concept layout with a high ceiling in both the living room and the family room. 4 spacious en-suite bedrooms reside on the upper floor and 1 on the main floor. The fantastic outdoor living area is equipped with a built-in BBQ stove and a beautiful outdoor pool. Other features include mixed wood flooring with radiant heat, A/C, HRV + 2 car garage. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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12671 BLUNDELL Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2492926
12671 BLUNDELL Road Richmond V6W 1B4
$5,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2492926
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 8,586 sq. ft.
Two-storey home on a huge 2.93 acres lot in the best part of Richmond! This home boasts 5 spacious and bring rooms plus 8 bathrooms, crystal chandelier, spiral staircase, top quality kitchenware, granite counter tops, gorgeous view of mountains from real balcony, high-end home theatre and much more. Air conditioned throughout. 4 car garage plus additional large space for car parking. Convenient location to golf course, highway 99 and more. An ideal home for your family and for investment. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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12551 GILBERT Road in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale in "GILMORE" : MLS®# R2475524
12551 GILBERT Road Richmond V7E 2H8
$5,399,968Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2475524
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,157 sq. ft.
Beautiful Home and Barns and Stables! 200 foot frontage c/w sweeping views of Steveston Village and North Shore Mountains. Equestrian Estate on 5 Acres of idyllic farm land. A beautiful country style 4 bedroom home with a guest suite, 25+ working stables c/w a suite above, and Olympic size training facility, and a barn for great storage. Manicured lawns and landscaped gardens are a stunning first impression for guests as they journey along a tranquil tree-lined lane. Outdoor jumping area, groomed paddocks, and a large indoor riding arena proudly display the majesty of equine discipline. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6300 RIVERDALE Drive in Richmond: Riverdale RI House for sale : MLS®# R2481059
6300 RIVERDALE Drive Richmond V7C 2G1
$4,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2481059
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,037 sq. ft.
A Stunning luxury new home in preferred Riverdale subarea, quality built by renowned builder - Balco Construction Ltd. Sitting on large over 9000 sf corner lot with 78 ft frontage, this beautiful house offers 4037 sf living space, 5 bedrooms , 5-1/2 baths, high ceilings on living/dining/family area, with functional design, lots of natural lights flow thru, fenced front and back yard, with private swimming pool for enjoyment. Control 4 smart home system. Walking to schools, community center, park, and transit. Pride of ownership! More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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8251 CLAYSMITH Road in Richmond: Boyd Park House for sale : MLS®# R2488033
8251 CLAYSMITH Road Richmond V7C 2K9
$4,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2488033
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,420 sq. ft.
A truly the best and most luxurious custom built home, resides in one of the most desirable area in Richmond. 13,866 sqft lot size with over 6,000 sqft living space. This unique residence is a combination of high performance of finishing, workmanship and function layout. Good foyer and family room with high ceiling. Crown moldings 2 master bedrooms both with walk-in closets and steam showers. Big dream kitchen, media room with wet bar. Exercise room equipped with steam shower, 2 staircases. Huge backyard, enjoy the exquisite designed garden, water fountain, a basketball court. Book showing now! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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8191 NO 6 Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2493894
8191 NO 6 Road Richmond V6W 1E3
$4,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2493894
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 7,425 sq. ft.
Last chance to own a 7,425 sq ft Luxury Dream Home on over 37000 sq ft lot, Country living with just minutes to Central Richmond. Highest quality design & built by local professional team, 4 large size ensuite bedrooms with a bar room upstairs, large foyer entrance, two family rooms, exercise room, kids play area, media room, wine cellar, office, storage and ensuite guest room on main floor. Easy access to Vancouver & highway, just minutes to Ironwood Mall, Silver City, and all of the amenities on Entertainment Boulevard. Status now: exterior framing, roof, door, window, septic tank are finished. Seller can provide vendor take-back mortgage. Sell as is, where is. Up to date construction cost $1.45m is included in the asking price. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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8471 NO. 5 Road in Richmond: McLennan House for sale : MLS®# R2493422
8471 NO. 5 Road Richmond V6Y 2V5
$4,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2493422
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 9,496 sq. ft.
Custom built one of a kind home w/ an open floor plan, grand entrance & high ceilings in the entry & family rooms. Home rarely uses, Almost 10,000 SF of living area on 2.18 Acres lot at a convenient location. Flex floor plan offers many separate spaces for everyone: friends, guesses, in-laws & extended family. The layout of each rooms make it possible to combine dynamic and static lifestyle.Quality materials & finishings used throughout from floor to ceiling, top-end stainless appliances, enormous living place, hardwood floors, private patio, security cameras, 5 cars garage and lots of open space for parking outdoor.Coach house (2240sf) offers 4 bdrm & 2 full baths not incl in floor areas on MLS. MUCH MORE could be discovered, book a showing now! More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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