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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7072 152 Street in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead House for sale : MLS®# R2743712
7072 152 Street Surrey V3S 3L8 
$16,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2743712
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,900 sq. ft.
GREAT Potential! An opportunity to own a huge 48 Acres Lot with well establised GREEN HOUSE OPERATION IN THE HEART OF SURREY. 4.2 acres of operating greenhouse with 9,330 SF warehouse and office space. Lovely 1900 SF, private, 3 bedroom Rancher. Greenhouse operation and residence built in 2000. Frontage 825' on 152 Street. Currently growing mini-cucumbers. Room for additional greenhouse expansion. Clean and well cared for operation with potential to expand greenhouse or change use. Ideal location for nursery or market garden! Municipal water plus private well used for greenhouse operation. Call for detailed information package. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
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9413 172 Street in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead House for sale : MLS®# R2759151
9413 172 Street Surrey V4N 6H5
$11,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2759151
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,390 sq. ft.
This offering is an opportunity to acquire two acres of residential development land in the emerging Anniedale-Tynehead neighborhood of Surrey. The property's split land use designation provides a variety of development options including townhomes and low-rise condos. The property is located across the street from the area's leading developer's applications and will benefit from the servicing being constructed for those projects. Contact for more details. More detailsListed by Avison Young - Aedis Realty
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9002 168 Street in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead House for sale : MLS®# R2756794
9002 168 Street Surrey V4N 6G7
$6,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2756794
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 7,280 sq. ft.
Opportunity - 30-acre (approx) farm, featuring 2 Houses, multiple sheds, barns, & outbuildings. The 1st house is a newer built luxury house spanning over 4,609 sq. ft. It boasts spacious bedrooms & multiple bathrooms, soaring two-storey ceiling family room/great room, & huge games room; perfect for families & entertaining. Featuring 10' ceilings and an attached oversized 3 car garage. The 2nd house is a 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 or multi-generational living. Large 30-acre farm has multiple paved parking areas on the property, variety of sheds, barns, and outbuildings. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own 2 large houses on a 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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12788 ROSS Place in Surrey: Queen Mary Park Surrey House for sale : MLS®# R2761775
12788 ROSS Place Surrey V3V 6E1
$5,499,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2761775
- 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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9233 173A Street in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead House for sale in "Fleetwood/Tynehead" : MLS®# R2729860
9233 173A Street Surrey V4N 6H6
$5,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2729860
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,362 sq. ft.
INVESTORS ALERT!!! The PROPERTY is UNDER "Anniedale-Tynehead" NCP, low density residential townhouse. Located in the fast growing North SURREY area.The nearest Sewer service in 96 Ave. EASY ACCESS TO 176 AND HWY 1, GUILDFORD MALL. The Annidale-Tynehead NCP Consolidation is required for the two properties with next door. The site falls within area 41 of lot consolidation areas for Anniedale Plan More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
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14022 100A Avenue in Surrey: Bear Creek Green Timbers House for sale : MLS®# R2746787
14022 100A Avenue Surrey V3T 1K5
$4,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2746787
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,114 sq. ft.
11,797sf Development Site. Measurements approximate - Buyer to verify if important. Guildford Town Center Plan upto 6 storeys multifamily. Selling as-is where-is. Land value. No showings - development site. Please do not walk on property or disturb anyone on site. More detailsListed by Icon&co. Boutique Inc. - Aedis Realty
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6139 152B Street in Surrey: Sullivan Station House for sale : MLS®# R2756330
6139 152B Street Surrey V3S 1E7
$3,949,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2756330
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 8,115 sq. ft.
FRENCH CHATEAU in Sullivan Station! 9bed/9.5 bath Approx 8000sqft 3 lvl home w/ +14,000sqft lot, arguably one of the best homes in the area! Main: 2 full masters, one w/12' ceilings & is 2level, large den w/closet, fam rm, lvrm, big laundry, spice w/pantry, Great rm, open kitchen, nook w/custom banquette! All opens to custom TIMBER/GLASS Pergola w/BBQ. Up has oversized private deck that opens to a loft + 4 bedrooms (one is a large master) all with own bathrooms & private balconies! Down has a gym, mud rm + sized 3 car garage w/ a special designed bar/media/games area. This home is finished with TONS of quality designer trim, custom order wood, tasteful light & plumbing fixtures, ELEVATOR! AUTOMATION & more! Bonus legal 2bed suite & legal 2lvl detached building in yard! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/120) - Aedis Realty
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15043 90A Avenue in Surrey: Bear Creek Green Timbers House for sale : MLS®# R2760211
15043 90A Avenue Surrey V3R 6Y6
$3,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2760211
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,215 sq. ft.
Developer alert! Land assembly! Street front, total 26,667 sqf. Under Surrey Fleetwood Plan, FAR 3.25, Mid-Rise buildable up to 15 storeys. Proposed skytrain station of Expo line Frazer Highway extension is right across the street. Highly developing area. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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14438 68A Avenue in Surrey: East Newton House for sale : MLS®# R2742538
14438 68A Avenue Surrey V3S 2C2
$3,799,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2742538
- Bedrooms:
- 11
- Bathrooms:
- 11
- Floor Area:
- 7,048 sq. ft.
Brand new Custom & Smart Built home 7048 sqft area built+ 554 SQFT Triple Garage+289 Balcony on 9016 sqft lot, 11 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. All rooms very spacious and ensuite, Central air-conditioning, radiant hot-water heat, HRV system, Smart lights, Smart toilets, camera,security system, high-efficiency hot-water furnace, high quality appliances. On Main: big living and dining rooms, huge family room and designer kitchen, spice kitchen, 2 large master bedroom with full en-suites and a powder room. Top floor has 2 super sized master bedrooms with full en-suites, 2 other bedrooms with full ensuites. Basement has a huge Media, game room, wet bar, office full bathroom and Guest with full ensuite plus 2 bedroom legal suite and 2 bedroom in-law suite (un-auth) 2-5-10 new home warranty. More detailsListed by Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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