Geography and Demography
Surrey is a municipality on the Fraser River near its discharge into the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the mainland at the southwestern corner of the Canadian Province of British Columbia. A part of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, after Vancouver it is the second city of the district and of the province. The municipal area of more than 120 square miles extends from the river 15 miles southwards to the international border at Blaine in the State of Washington. The 2011 Census reported a population of 468,251, a growth from 394,976 in 2006.
Recent History
Surrey incorporated in 1879. After the construction of the Pattullo Bridge across the river from New Westminster to Surrey in 1937, dramatic expansion followed. In the 1950s, the Whalley/North Surrey neighbourhood filled with homes for commuters to Burnaby and Vancouver. In the 1980s and 1990s, Surrey received new residents from all over Canada and the world, especially Asia. The growing City of Surrey soon may surpass Vancouver in population.
Transportation
Highway 1 of the Trans-Canada Highway passes through the Guildford section of Surrey on its eastern transcontinental course. In the early 1990s, rail transit returned when the SkyTrain Expo Line added four Surrey stations with 35-minute service to downtown Vancouver. Vancouver International Airport, 17 miles to the west, operates daily flights to destinations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Abbotsford International Airport, 15 miles to the east, operates daily flights to Calgary and Edmonton and seasonal flights to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico.
Sustainability PlanIn 2008, the Surrey Council created the Surrey Sustainability Charter, a comprehensive plan to guide urban development of the growing city. The charter has conceptual goals, a framework for action, and an implementation strategy breaking sustainable development down into socio-cultural, economic, and environmental aspects. Preservation of agricultural reserves as a good investment in husbandry is an important part of the plan. The goals are to encourage urban agriculture, reduce reliance on food transport, improve food quality and availability, and develop value-adding food processing agribusinesses. |
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Surrey Town Centres
The six town centres are Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey, and Whalley/City Centre. Cloverdale, settled in the mid to late 1800s, has grown from a rural, agricultural community into a hub of commerce still retaining much of its historic charm. The Cloverdale Fairgrounds host an annual rodeo.
Fleetwood residents named their sector in honour of a local soldier killed in the First World War and commemorated by a statue in front of the Fleetwood Community Centre and Library. The Fleetwood Community Association, formed in 1923, sponsors the annual Fleetwood Festival to promote and celebrate the local heritage. Besides the community centre, Fleetwood residents and their guests enjoy recreation at the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex with aquatic facilities and Fleetwood Park with landscaped trails, gardens, and playing fields.
In Guildford commercial activity centres on 152 Street and 104 Avenue around the Guildford Town Centre Mall. (On the Surrey traffic grid, streets run north-south in ascending numerical order from west to east and avenues east-west in ascending numbers from south to north.) Guilford Town Centre businesses have good access to the Trans-Canada Highway and convenient proximity to the terminal station of the SkyTrain Expo Line. Residential growth proceeds in the Fraser Heights neighbourhood, a good investment overlooking the river.
Newton’s namesake is E J Newton, who in 1886 settled at what is now 72 Avenue and 124 Street near the present town centre at the intersection of 72 Avenue and King George Boulevard. In Newton are the historic Sullivan Community Hall and the Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society.
The South Surrey historic resort community of Crescent Beach is a popular attraction. The Historic Stewart Farm in Elgin Heritage Park gives visitors a colorful glimpse of Surrey’s farming history
Whalley, once merely a gas station with a small store, is today a thriving urban core with Simon Fraser University Surrey, Surrey Memorial Hospital, shopping opportunities, and recreational attractions. Whalley/Surrey City Centre is now the region’s second downtown.
New Surrey Live MLS Listings
Surrey, a Great Community
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9419 173A Street in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead House for sale : MLS®# R2809877
9419 173A Street Surrey V4N 6H6 
$15,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2809877
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,135 sq. ft.
Excellent development opportunity to get hold of 2.32 Acres property in the approved NCP of Anniedale - Fleetwood Tynehead. High Density commercial zoned. Rancher rented. Infrastructure services for the whole area under construction by the City of Surrey. Value mainly in Land. COMMERCIAL - CONDO MIX DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Dream Home Realty
- Aedis Realty
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13924 56 Avenue in Surrey: Panorama Ridge Land for sale in "Panorama Ridge" : MLS®# R2797702
13924 56 Avenue Surrey V3X 2Z8
$12,000,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2797702
DEVELOPERS ALERT! This is your opportunity to build a world-class luxury community of estate homes in Panorama Ridge! Located on the south side of 56 Ave, this 4.22 Acres development backs onto Colebrook Park for exquisite privacy and is set to enjoy multi-million dollar ocean and valley views! PLA proposes subdivision into 6 half-acre perfectly shaped lots. All the hard work is done, time to step in and build out this magnificent development! Opportunities like this do not come often. Don't miss your chance! More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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15632 64 Avenue in Surrey: Sullivan Station Land for sale : MLS®# R2784656
15632 64 Avenue Surrey V3S 1Y1
$9,992,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2784656
67.02 ACRES LAND ONLY. Great location to build an Estate Home and build Agribusiness Facility or Agritourism. Corner property with 2 Road frontage - 1,124.03’ on 64 Avenue with great exposure and high traffic and 1,576.31’ on 156 Street great to place an Estate Home. Well drained farm with fertile soil suitable for various crops, fruits, and vegetables. Walking distance to all shopping and amenities, and easy access to Highway #10, #17, and #1. More detailsListed by eXp Realty (Branch) and RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
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17127 80 Avenue in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead House for sale in "Fleetwood Tynehead" : MLS®# R2776201
17127 80 Avenue Surrey V4N 6J6
$8,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2776201
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,298 sq. ft.
1.35 Acre in a nice area of Tynehead-Fleetwood area, future potential for multi-family development site in Fraser Hwy Skytrain Corridor Pan (Surrey-Langley Skytrain). The Subject Site is approximately 400 meters to the North of Fraser Hwy and approximately 1300 meters from the proposed new Skytrain Station at 166 St. Property is connected to City Water and Sanitary connection is available to connect to Municipal sewer. Total of 2.79 acres with next door 8092 170A very good potential to do even bigger land assembly. More detailsListed by Sutton Premier Realty - Aedis Realty
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12364 53 Avenue in Surrey: Panorama Ridge House for sale : MLS®# R2812563
12364 53 Avenue Surrey V3X 3B7
$7,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2812563
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,534 sq. ft.
Court Ordered Sale: 2.92 acres with an amazing VIEW in Panorama Ridge. Potential to sub-divide into 5 lots property sold "AS IS". Buyer to do their own due diligence. Located next Delta Golf Course overlooking Crescent Beach and Mud Bay. Very close to Colebrook Elementary School. Don't miss this! More detailsListed by Saba Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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9002 168 Street in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead House for sale : MLS®# R2756794
9002 168 Street Surrey V4N 6G7
$6,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2756794
- Bedrooms:
- 11
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 7,280 sq. ft.
Opportunity - 30-acre (approx) farm, featuring 2 Houses, multiple sheds, barns, & outbuildings. 1st house is a newer built luxury house spanning over 4,609 sq.ft. Boasting spacious bedrooms & multiple bathrooms, soaring 2-storey ceiling family room/great room, & huge games room; perfect for families & entertaining. Featuring 10' ceilings & attached oversized 3 car garage. The 2nd house is well-maintained 2671 sq. ft. 'Basement Entry' house w. 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms, 2-car carport & suite potential, Ideal for families looking for extra income. NOTE: Listed Bdrms & Bdrms include both houses. Large 30-acre farm has multiple paved parking areas on property, variety of sheds, barns, and outbuildings. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own 2 large houses on large acreage More detailsListed by RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
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8748 - 8760 156 Street in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead Land for sale : MLS®# R2703371
8748 - 8760 156 Street Surrey V0V 0V0
$6,480,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2703371
Corner property (approx. 22910 sqft). on Fraser Highway and 156 St. Future rapid transit corridor. Rezoning potential! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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15644 88 Avenue in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead House for sale : MLS®# R2792497
15644 88 Avenue Surrey V4N 1G5
$5,999,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2792497
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,520 sq. ft.
Potential development property in Fleetwood, 12,948 sqft lot with 69.68 foot frontage. More detailsListed by RE/MAX 2000 Realty - Aedis Realty
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12921 56 Avenue in Surrey: Panorama Ridge House for sale in "PANORAMA RIDGE" : MLS®# R2809851
12921 56 Avenue Surrey V3W 2P4
$5,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2809851
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,380 sq. ft.
SUBDIVIDABLE POTENTIAL FOR 3 RESIDENTIAL LOTS. 1.61 Acres of land zoned for 1/2 acre (RH-Half acre zone) with 2 FRONTAGES in desirable Panorama Ridge area of Surrey. On City Water, Services nearby on 56A Ave. The existing Tudor Style home is approx 3400 sqft with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and full of charm. Enjoy a spacious, private yard with fruit trees while permits process. This area is a prestigious, sought-after community surrounded by luxury, high-end, multi-million dollar homes. Property has great rental potential. Easy access to King George Corridor, Richmond, South Surrey/White Rock. Opportunity awaits! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Treeland Realty - Aedis Realty
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12788 ROSS Place in Surrey: Queen Mary Park Surrey House for sale : MLS®# R2805419
12788 ROSS Place Surrey V3V 6E1
$4,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2805419
- Bedrooms:
- 14
- Bathrooms:
- 12
- Floor Area:
- 10,187 sq. ft.
Welcome to the Empress Palace! This luxurious mansion offers over 9,000 sq ft of living space, over 1,000 outdoor space, located on a quarter acre lot, and 14 bedrooms. Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Surrey, this magnificent palace is situated in an affluent neighbourhood. This elegant house is surrounded by parks and is only minutes away from Cedar Hills Shopping Center, Walmart, schools, restaurants, and everything you need on a daily basis. This property is ideal for personal use, running your business, or short-term rental. This massive and one-of-a-kind offers Geothermal heating and has details that are truly rare to find! Be prepared to have your breath taken away by the 27 ft. tall entrance ** Bonus: large home theater, exquisite kitchen, smart home, elevator More detailsListed by RE/MAX Masters Realty - Aedis Realty
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