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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10751 BLUNDELL Road in Richmond: McLennan House for sale : MLS®# R2559012
10751 BLUNDELL Road Richmond V6Y 1L2 
$8,999,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2559012
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 17,000 sq. ft.
17,000 sf magnificent brand new house in three levels on a 3.716 acres of the land. 14 bedrooms in total, 13 1/2 bathrooms, brand new. You won't be able to build similar larger size of house in Richmond Farm Land anymore. You can manage your blue berry farm business while live in the city. Call today for information. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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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
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- 604-657-1111
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7051 NO. 6 Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2520351
7051 NO. 6 Road Richmond V6W 1C9
$6,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2520351
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,380 sq. ft.
PRIVATE COUNTRY ESTATE FAMILY HOME BUILT ON 6.26 ACRES IN THE HEART OF RICHMOND WITH UNSURPASSED QUALITY & WORKMANSHIP THROUGHOUT. THE SPRAWLING 6,380SF HOME OFFERS A GRAND FOYER 5 BDRMS. , HUGE GAME ROOM, MEDIA ROOM,EXERCISE ROOM, HOME OFFICE, FAMILY-SIZED GOURMET KITCHEN, FAMILY ROOM, AND 2 STAIRCASES. THE MAIN FLOOR FEATURES A LARGE MASTER BDNN WITH A GORGEOUS ENSUITE & FORMAL CROSS HALL LIVING & DINING RMS. A GOURMET CHEF'S KITCHEN BOASTS A HUGE ENTERTAINMENT SIZED ISLAND. EASY ACCESS TO VANCOUVER, VERY CENTRAL LOCATION. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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- 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, Up Zone potential with “Light INDUSTRIAL & Office. TOP LOCATION! 315 FEET FRONTAGE & 230 FEET DEPTH = 74,025 SQUARE FEET or 1.65 Acre Land, LAND Near Costco, YVR & entrances to Highways 91 & 99. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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12351 GILBERT Road in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale : MLS®# R2510520
12351 GILBERT Road Richmond V7E 2H7
$5,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2510520
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 7,897 sq. ft.
Amazing 5 acres ESTATE with Pride of ownership-a Beautiful English-Style Villa in exclusive Gilmore.The Main Mansion has 5 large bedrooms 5 baths,and over 8000 sqft of living space & NEWLY added Wolfe Wok kitchen.Extra Grant entry Foyer on Main floor with spacious living & dining rooms w/cover ceilings & custom mouldings.A NEW Wolfe chefs kitchen w/ gas stove, granite ctops, lrg bkfst island & big eating area,with family rm w/ wood flrg, blt ins & fireplace, and view of beautifully maintained back garden.The upper floor has a huge master bedroom with spa, and overlooking the private green yards and 4 other large Bdrms plus a media/games room.Attached 3 car garage, with lots of open driveway parking.School Catchment: Maple Lane Elementary & Steveston-London Secondary. Private showing only. More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
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7651 MONTANA Road in Richmond: Quilchena RI House for sale : MLS®# R2553665
7651 MONTANA Road Richmond V7C 2K7
$5,690,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2553665
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,994 sq. ft.
Welcome to this one-of-a-kind beautiful home, by renowned luxury home builder. Sitting on a large 15835 sf lot in central Richmond, this masterpiece offers about 6000 sf living space. 6 spacious bedrooms with ensuites (3 huge Master bedrooms), including a separate entrance Nanny Suite, seamless blend of timeless finishing with modern desires. Smart home - Control 4 system for lighting, blinds, speaker, security, A/C and heating! Top quality of craftsmanship & materials: including Schonbek chandeliers, Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances in Kitchen, BOSE/ Karaoke system in Theater, 2 separate A/C units. West facing back yard with huge space for outdoor entertainment, unique middle court yard with water fountain. Best location! ! Steps away from best schools, park, shopping! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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4891 MARIPOSA Court in Richmond: Riverdale RI House for sale : MLS®# R2547893
4891 MARIPOSA Court Richmond V7C 3Z2
$5,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2547893
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 4,213 sq. ft.
Rare opportunity to own this custom home,just completed last year 2020.For outside, metal roofing(commercial grade), cedar fascia board,metal siding,contemporary garage doors,marble tiles.custom feature wall panelling.curve stairs with a whole piece of wood treads, mirage wood floor(canadian brand hard wood floor),swarovski crystal chandeliers,metal inlay marble floor,metal inlay custom cabinet. AC, HRV, smart home system, MIELE APPLIANCES for the whole house including grease kitchen,kohler faucet with polished nickel color, 500 pounds kohler free standing tub. high end windows with metal exterior and wood interior,20 feet wide folding doors, wide open for summer time barbecue,kids play ground, custom sun decks, basketball court, ETC... the high quality custom home you must see More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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7860 AFTON Drive in Richmond: Broadmoor House for sale : MLS®# R2567066
7860 AFTON Drive Richmond V7A 1A4
$4,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2567066
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,973 sq. ft.
You will fall in love with this Unique French inspired and custom designed European Villa. You will feel like you've travelled to Europe with beautiful water feature, paved stone pavers &French gardens at the very entrance. The grand foyer features high ceiling & custom made European pillars. Owner spent around $700K in renovation and upgrades. All bedrooms are great size and comes with ensuite upstairs; the master ensuite is incredible. There is also a fully enclosed family room upstairs. The backyard features an enclosed deck enabling you to bring your outdoor living into your indoor living; also the backyard has a water feature & pagoda with fireplace. Top school catchment: Errington Elementary and Steveston-London Secondary. French Immersion : James whiteside Elementary and McRoberts More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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7551 MONTANA Road in Richmond: Quilchena RI House for sale : MLS®# R2570243
7551 MONTANA Road Richmond V7C 2K7
$4,595,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2570243
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,725 sq. ft.
Luxuriously built & beautifully crafted by renowned Dakota. This almost 6,000 sq’ (int & ext living) Mansion sits on a 15,822 sq’ private lot on a tree-lined street in serene upscale West Richmond. Sunny west private backyard, gated, secured with manicured lawns & grounds. Tiled Roof. Granite, popcorn stucco exterior. Much much better than new, THIS IS WHAT DREAM HOMES ARE MADE OF: top of the line craftsmanship, landscape art, appliances, millwork & stonework. Functional layout with all the modern touches. Refreshing 2019 updates. Games, living, dining, family, media/great & outdoor living rooms. 6 bedrooms + den, 6.5 baths (most with steam bath, jetted, rain shower& bidet), huge gourmet kitchen & well equipped wok kitchen + outdoor entertainment area under cover. 4-car garage. Must view! At $4.595 million it’s worth every penny & more! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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13451 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2571089
13451 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V6W 1A7
$4,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2571089
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,490 sq. ft.
INVESTORS ALERT!! This home located on 4.55 acres makes for an excellent holding property that has the potential to be rezoned into commercial land. As the adjacent lots are Zoned for commercial usage currently & are valued at over 21 Million & the OCP allows for commercial usage. The property offers a beautiful home allowing for good rental income along with plenty of land that can be offered for truck parking as well. Current zoning allows for agricultural uses as well such as farming, building a greenhouse, etc. The location is unbeatable as its located just steps away from the prestigious silver city entertainment complex in Richmond. This is a can't miss opportunity & won't last. Call today for more details! More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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