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 Plan
In 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.
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.
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 details
The art of living is represented in this rare real estate opportunity. 2.31 acres in Tynehead is scheduled for future development in the next 4-6 years. But right now it offers a luxury estate. Precise commitment to creating a luxurious, practical, comfortable and functional space is evident in every part of this magnificent home. A complete list of all the features is available upon request BUT a brief overview is: 3 storey home, walk out unfinished basement, 2 primary bedrooms with one on main floor, space for future elevator, 6 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms, estate sized rooms, 10 foot ceilings on two floors, heated triple garage, two outdoor covered decks and room to park a huge RV in the garage.More details
This property is designated as Apartments (45 UPA) in the South Newton Land Use Plan. Recent discussions with the City lead us to believe that higher density would work. Please check with the city to verify. Many active development applications in the area. Good location withing minutes of schools and parks such as Goldstone & Hyland Creek Park. Close proximity to Newton Town Centre & Panorama Village Shopping Centre.More details
Listed by Homelife Advantage Realty (Central Valley) Ltd.
DEVELOPER/BUILDER OPPORTUNITY 9 LOTS SUBDIVISION RF 12 & RF 13 with PLA issued in South Newton, Surrey. Great location in Sullivan, close to schools and YMCA. Download the associated documents for Seller's Terms and Conditions, Brochure with a layout, and a draft Pro forma plus copies of the Title Searches. Take note that the Seller is to retain the Pt 1 sliver land portion of 711 square meters on the north side of the road. Please do not enter the property without an appointment!More details
Listed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/24)
This Property is located in the prestigious Panorama Ridge neighbourhood with development potential. 2.92 Acres of LAND! Property is free of creeks, right of ways and easements. Rectangular parcel. Please call for additional information.More details
34.02 ACRES LAND AND BUILDING. The farm is located in a very desirable location. Fertile soil suitable to grow various types of crops, fruits, and vegetables. The property has a 1,500 SQFT workshop with bay doors. Perfect location to build your dream estate dream with amazing scenic mountain views on a quiet inner street. The property offers quick and easy access to Highway #10, King George Blvd, and Highway #99.More details
Extremley Rare 1.99 acres (86,989 sq ft) in Prestigious PANORAMA RIDGE with subdivision potential! First time on market in over 50 years. 312' Frontage x 278' depth makes this a true Gem of a property. Sanitary Sewer at front of property & RH Zoning. Potential for THREE incredible 29,000 sq ft South Facing lots w possible ocean views! Property currently has solid 3480 sq ft 2 level home. 5 bedrooms & beautiful vaulted living room for entertaining with exposed beams. Sunken family room area. Eating area off kictchen. Sliding doors lead to deck & inground pool. Upstairs guest room has small kitchen. Upper deck to enjoy the sunshine. Home is very clean and well cared for. Gated property with great privacy. Footsteps to Colebrook School, JT Brown Park.More details
Fleetwood Tynehead solid 3 bedroom rancher with hardwood floors on huge lot. Property is fully fenced/gated with detached wired shed for storage. Potential development property in Fleetwood, 12,005 SF lot with 69.76 foot frontage.More details
Developer & Investor Alerts - Land Assembly, Located at Fleetwood. Located directly on the Skytrain in Fleetwood Town Centre. 5 minutes South of City Centre on major transit + consumer routes. Do not miss the development opportunity for 3 Lots Assembly total of 26,545 SQFT. The project got potential for a 6 storey residential apartment. Potential density of 2.5 FSR. To be sold as part of a land assembly. Land Value only.More details