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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5300 GRANVILLE Avenue in Richmond: Granville Land for sale : MLS®# R2379777
$10,000,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2379777
Approx. 1 acre townhouse site in West of Richmond, in Granville Ave and No. 2 Rd. Nearby amenities include a community centre, McKay Elementary and Archibald Blair Elementary School and JN Burnett Secondary School. An information package can be provided upon request. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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7371 NO. 4 Road in Richmond: McLennan North House for sale in "MCLENNAN NORTH" : MLS®# R2380759
$8,799,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2380759
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,891 sq. ft.
EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY to purchase a PRIME TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT SITE! LOCATED in the VERY POPULAR McLENNAN NORTH AREA, with OVER 328 FEET of FRONTAGE along General Currie and 192 FEET of FRONTAGE on #4 Road. This brings into play a COMBINATION of TWO REZONING OPPORTUNITIES; City of Richmond "Arterial Road Policy" and the Official Community Plan for Townhomes in the area. The surrounding NEIGHBOURHOOD is DEVELOPED with various sites of BOUTIQUE LUXURY TOWNHOMES! BOTH 7371 and 7351 #4 Road must be sold together. OWNER OCCUPIED HOMES are large and in great shape, if you want to rent them and hold the property for Future use! VALUABLE SITES like this are RARELY AVAILABLE... TAKE ADVANTAGE! DO NOT go onto the Properties without Berry Muis, the Listing realtor. there is video surveillance. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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10133 FRANCIS Road in Richmond: McLennan Land for sale : MLS®# R2385228
$8,280,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2385228
Rare opportunity to own this 9.08 acres blueberry agricultural land with wide 1,180' frontage on Francis Road and 335' depth at fast development No 4 and Francis Road area! Excellent holdings or build your dream estate home property with future potential. Lots of new house and townhouse development at surrounding area! Good quality blueberry farm leased at $6,000 per year. It is considered the best holding agriculture land in Richmond for future potential! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4080 RIVER Road in Richmond: Riverdale RI House for sale : MLS®# R2374568
$6,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2374568
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,417 sq. ft.
Welcome to 4080 River Road! This spectacular Waterfront Estate is one of a kind and extensive planning went into this Creation. A fully functional floor plan of 5417 sq. ft. on a 14282 sq. ft.(66/217) LOT provides breathtaking panoramic unobstructed views of the North Shore Mountains & Fraser River. 5 Bedrooms in total with all ensuites and the Master Bedroom Balcony overlooks the SOUTHFACING Backyard which has a State-of-the-art In-Ground Pool w/Hot Tub, Putting Green and is surrounded by an Oasis Garden. Smart Home Technology features all throughout this house. A property of this size with a Brand New Mansion is rarely available on River Rd and is a truly once in a lifetime offering. This property is a High End Home Buyer's dream and is brought to you by New Horizon Development(est.1987) More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Riverside Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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9260 SIDAWAY Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2404811
$5,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2404811
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,650 sq. ft.
Unique home! Designer resort-style home with 5 acres of land centrally located in Richmond, BC. The owner thought of everything in his recent renovations costing $500,000 for the interior and an additional $400,000 for the land preparation including rain run-off. When you first enter this gorgeous interior-designed home, you will be impressed with its high vaulted woodbeam ceiling and grandeur architecture accented by big elegant windows dressed with the best california shutters. You will then be struck that this big home has a genuinely warm cozy feel with features which cater to all your comforts: each bedroom is air conditioned, each bathroom features an irresistibly modern look. Must see! More detailsListed by Homeland Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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9351 BECKWITH Road in Richmond: Bridgeport RI Land for sale : MLS®# R2366433
$5,630,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2366433
9351 and 9371 Beckwith Road, Richmond Totalling approximately 38,457 square feet with approximately 235 depth. The properties are located in the Bridgeport Village area of the City Centre. The City Centre Area Plan (CCAP) designates these lots as part of the “Industrial Reserve – Limited Commercial”, “General Urban T4 (25 m), Verify with the City. Measurements are approximate. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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8540 SPIRES Road in Richmond: Brighouse House for sale : MLS®# R2236397
$5,556,950Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2236397
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,798 sq. ft.
100,000 Square Feet Area approx. Land Assembly Richmond's Blocks Away from Skytrain and Richmond Center Mall. Pls. check with city on Zoning. Measurements are Approximate. These all addresses are part of Land assembly 8520, 8540, 8580, 8500, 8600, 8640, 8680, 8631, 8480, 8591, 8611 Spires Road and 8995 Cook Crescent. More detailsListed by Jovi Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5840 FORSYTH Crescent in Richmond: Riverdale RI House for sale : MLS®# R2376228
$5,090,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2376228
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,377 sq. ft.
A MAGNIFICENT MASTERPIECE OF FRENCH CHATEAU STYLE MANSION! with 10,050 sf lot. The architectural elegance with its bold European Classic exterior and beautiful landscape create an impressive majestic presence and features over ten thousand square feel lot. Brilliantly designed and finished with over 4,377 square feet of expansive living with 5 bedroom suites, 5 1/2 baths. So many imaginable luxury feature including All hand made metal rail, crystal chandeliers. A grand foyer with high ceiling. Brand appliances. Everything is top of line. Large backyard offers you both comfort and privacy. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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9579 NEILL Place in Richmond: Woodwards House for sale : MLS®# R2405225
$4,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2405225
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,567 sq. ft.
Stunning custom brand new home built by well reputed builder in prestigious Woodwards Area. Best schools catchment - Steveston-London Secondary and Errington Elementary. This master piece situated with 4567 sf living space on 10511 Sq Ft lot with functional planned front &back yard. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, with den and media room, 4 big balconies on second floor. Featuring exceptional craftsmanship , high ceiling in living room and family room, custom-made topline built-in cabinet, high end Miele appliances and gourmet open kitchen. Radian heating, elevator, Control 4 smart home system, electrical blind, air-conditioning system, HRV, 2/5/10 warranty. Walking distance to schools, shopping center, community center., A pleasure to show! More detailsListed by Maxcel Westcoast Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6560 WILLIAMS Road in Richmond: Woodwards House for sale in "Woodwards" : MLS®# R2248724
$4,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2248724
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 5,548 sq. ft.
Well priced 9-Townhouse site next to prestigious London School. The 17690 sqt lands including 6560 & 6580 William Rd. 6560 William RD is in excellent condition. Both properties could bring monthly income $10000 while waiting for rezoning. Don't miss the excellent investment and development opportunity! More detailsListed by Sunrich Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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