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
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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
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- 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
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- 604-657-1111
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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
- 604-688-8669
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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
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10340 PALMBERG Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2604038
10340 PALMBERG Road Richmond V6W 1C6
$5,180,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2604038
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 790 sq. ft.
Fantastic 4.82 acres located on quiet prestigious Palmberg Road. Great frontage of 318' and 660' deep. Located close to Silver City, Palmberg Road is a quiet no thru street (no large trucks going down the road) with many executive estates, yet close to everything. Minutes away from Ironwood and Coppersmith shopping, Silver City but quiet country setting. Build your dream mansion! More detailsListed by Macdonald Platinum Marketing Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6400 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale : MLS®# R2602455
6400 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V7E 2K8
$4,988,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2602455
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 8,514 sq. ft.
Architectural Masterpiece! This 8514 SF mansion has 9 Bedrooms including 2 Master Bedrooms with huge ensuites and walk-in closets, 9 Bathrooms, Home Theatre, Gym, Wine Cellar, Office, Library, Elevator, 16 Feet Tall Garage that can have CAR LIFTS. Features include high end light fixtures, high end appliances, A/C, HRV, radiant heating included. One bedroom legal suite with separate entrance. Flexible layout on the main floor for the suite. Top ranking school catchment: Maple Lane Elementary, Steveston-London Secondary. 15 min to YVR. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
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14160 WESTMINSTER Highway in Richmond: East Richmond Land for sale : MLS®# R2603328
14160 WESTMINSTER Highway Richmond V6V 1A5
$4,860,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2603328
Land Only - Prime 5 acre parcel in a convenient location, easy access to all Highway (Highway 99), Knight street. 247 feet frontage x 879 feet depth = 217,113 square feet with zoning AG1. More detailsListed by RA Realty Alliance Inc. - Aedis Realty
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8526 SEAFAIR Drive in Richmond: Seafair House for sale in "Seafair" : MLS®# R2585900
8526 SEAFAIR Drive Richmond V7C 1X5
$4,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2585900
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,259 sq. ft.
Welcome to 8526 Seafair Drive - This beautiful European style mansion sits on a rare 10,000SF lot in Richmond's most prestigious Seafair enclave. Exceptional quality, design, & millwork creates this 4,260 SF luxury home, crafted by a local Shaughnessy Builder. An oversized grand curved staircase with wrought iron railing announces your arrival in style with impressive 28' ceiling with a self-lowering chandelier, flanked by an open plan living/dining room, a designer powder room, & a study retreat + wet bar. The striking kitchen with premier Miele appliance package + oversize double fridge opens to a stunning family room with folding patio doors that opens to the heated outdoor swimming pool + BBQ/entertainment area. The home offers Control4 automation, HRV, A/C, R/H, & HD CCTV system. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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