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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8200 LESLIE Road in Richmond: West Cambie House for sale : MLS®# R2589802
8200 LESLIE Road Richmond V6X 1E5 
$23,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2589802
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,200 sq. ft.
Rare Light Industrial / Warehouse Zoning Lot (T4) opportunity to own and build. DP will be completed by the fall of 2021 and a 6 storey industrial building with restaurant and retails will be located. This listing covers lots 8200, 8220, 8240, 8260, 8280 and 8300 on Leslie Road. The lot is beautifully located at the heart of Lansdowne Village, which is convenient to reach anywhere. It is hard to find another lot nearby to compare. **Please do not walk on the property or disturb the occupants** More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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9431 NO. 6 Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2590618
9431 NO. 6 Road Richmond V6W 1E5
$21,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2590618
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 11
- Floor Area:
- 22,317 sq. ft.
9.927 acre classic private estate - the luxurious living space includes the finest of high-end finishes, elegant hardwood/tile flooring thru, crown molding & a series of chandeliers / light fixtures, spectacular windows flood the entire area with sunlight, crafted kitchen features unique top-of-the-line appliances, recreation rm w/ wet bar & media rm & gym are large enough for all your entertaining needs. All ensuited bdrms with lofty ceilings heights of up to 10 ft. An incredible professional backyard / garden perfect for entertaining guests. Centrally located across from Riverport Cinemas, Ice Centre & swim club. Close to Highway 99 & easy access to Richmond city or Vancouver. 5 minutes drive to Ironwood Plaze where offers services / retailers / restaurants / cafes / bank. A MUST SEE! More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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11266 NO. 2 Road in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale : MLS®# R2587254
11266 NO. 2 Road Richmond V0V 0V0
$16,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2587254
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 15,562 sq. ft.
World Class Masterpiece estate set on 1.5 acres Lot. Truly One of A Kind. This magnificent mansion featuring total living space of 16,000 sq ft, grand foyer with circular stairs, 8 spacious bedrooms, 10 bathroom, indoor swimming pool, pool table, Gym with sauna&steam shower, fully equipped theater, large game room, Tea Room, Huge Wine Cellar, gorgeous main kitchen, generously wok kitchen with pantry, an elevator, 6-car garage (including a RV Garage), 2 Laundry room, beautifully landscaped garden with Kid play area. Luxurious layout and elegant details, best quality materials and dedicated workmanship throughout. Marble Floor and Jade light and Jade wall throughout. Make it truly a world-class property. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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17731 WESTMINSTER Highway in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2573928
17731 WESTMINSTER Highway Richmond V6V 1A9
$8,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2573928
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,580 sq. ft.
Unbeatable, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a multi-generational, family-owned, farm property at the prime corner of Westminster Hwy & No. 8 Rd in Richmond. 19.54 acre parcel extensively improved including a 1,020 sq.ft storefront, multiple barns/outbuildings, cattle pens, sizeable concrete driveways with full semi-trailer access, large produce cooling facility, storage areas and 2 bonus single family homes (both tenanted). Sale is for property & buildings only. Inquire for full details about the possibility to also buy the turn-key, high-revenue producing agri-business, all existing equipment and the HIGHLY UNIQUE option to lease an additional 280+ acres of prime farmland. Zoning allows for a wide-variety of agri-businesses incl beef, berries, potato, winery, craft brewery, etc More detailsListed by The Firm Real Estate Services Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6680 COMSTOCK Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2567208
6680 COMSTOCK Road Richmond V7C 2X6
$6,398,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2567208
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,637 sq. ft.
Truly Legendary of Top Luxury! The Best of all true masterpieces! Stunning custom home built by High Reputation Luxury house builder Villa Development Ltd, Situated with 4637 sqft house on 11392 sqft lot well known beautiful Granville Comstock Area. Centre of Richmond (New Richmond Luxury Heart) Favorable south-facing back garden with fantastic landscaping, water ponds, Spacious living spaces with 5 en-suited bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. It offers functional media room, gourmet kitchen with Top High-end Appliances Gaggenau, Real Marbel,Italy Roberto Cavallie Tiles,Nice Cabinetry, 3-car Garage, A/C,smart security system, HRV, 2-5-10 Warranty. Walking distance to schools, shopping center, community center.A pleasure to Show! More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - 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®# R2593709
7051 NO. 6 Road Richmond V6W 1C9
$5,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2593709
- 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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6520 NO. 6 Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2620355
6520 NO. 6 Road Richmond V6W 1C8
$5,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2620355
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 6,887 sq. ft.
First time on market! This luxury house sits on 2.02 acres, features spacious layout, elegant details & dedicated modern workmanship throughout, near 7000 SF living space, fully equipped chef's kitchen w/ wok kitchen & walk-in pantry & Wolf appliances, hardwood & tile flooring thru. Upstairs 5 ensuited bdrms including 2 master bdrms with own balcony. Downstair features a large games rm w/ wet bar, office, 1 ensuited bdrm. Fantastic outdoor covered patio, perfect for entertainment. Smart home system, radiant heat, A/C, 3-car garage w/ available parking spaces, NHW & much more. Within minutes drive to Westminster Hwy, Hwy 91 & 99. Excellent location close to Auto Richmond Mall, Golf Course & Silver City. Call today for a private viewing! Open house: Oct 9 & 10, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
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8580 NO. 4 Road in Richmond: McLennan House for sale : MLS®# R2612061
8580 NO. 4 Road Richmond V6Y 2T6
$5,628,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2612061
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,257 sq. ft.
Take this opportunity to live in an updated 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on a 4.88 acre high producing blueberry farm, which generates $20K in income on No. 4 Road. With it being zoned AG1 the Property Taxes are $526.60 (2021). Roof was replaced in 2016, newer hot water tank, furnace maintained regularly. Please do not walk on the property without listing agent. Close to City Centre, easy access to Highway #99, Richmond Centre, YVR and downtown Vancouver. More detailsListed by eXp Realty (Nanaimo) (VIREB) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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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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9660 HERBERT Road in Richmond: Broadmoor House for sale : MLS®# R2598511
9660 HERBERT Road Richmond V7A 1T5
$5,180,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2598511
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,491 sq. ft.
A spectacular masterpiece located in Richmond's most prestigious neighbourhood of Broadmoor. Impressive quality & finishing in the contemporary 4491 sqft home situated on a huge 10603 sqft lot. Enjoy the 2 expansive master bedrooms and 2 other lovely bedrooms on the upper level, in addition to the guest bedroom on the main floor all with ensuite. Complete home automation system with eight security cameras, subzero fridges, Wolf stove, Miele coffee machine, sleek high-end cabinet, Cavali tiles, beautiful flooring and charming lighting, all the perfect accessories for the ideal home. Central location and great school catchment: Errington Elementary & Steveston-London Secondary. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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