Surrey Properties for Sale

The second-largest city in British Columbia, Surrey is a delightfully diverse city that is home to more than 500,000 residents. Surrey is situated south of the Fraser River and is characterized by flatlands and hilly terrain. As a part of metro Vancouver, Surrey enjoys its own character, but residents also enjoy the city’s proximity to Vancouver and its wealth of attractions and amenities. Of course, Surrey is a popular destination in its own right—so much so that as many as 800 new residents are welcomed to the city every month. If you’re considering purchasing a home in Surrey, you have much to look forward to!

Surrey is a university town. The city is home to Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Simon Fraser University. Both universities are renowned for their research and academic programs. Private colleges like Sprott Shaw College and Stenberg College are also located within the city limits.

School District 36 Surrey oversees Surrey’s 21 secondary schools and roughly 100 elementary schools. Additionally, the city is home to one Francophone school and multiple private schools. The school district, the largest public district in the nation, is also Surrey’s largest employer. Surrey prioritizes education and in recent years, several large-scale projects have been proposed to upgrade various schools and their amenities.

With its stunning nature reserves, forests, parks, and beaches, Surrey is a fine destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department maintains a wealth of outdoor amenities for residents that include sports fields, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, and recreation centers. There are more than 200 parks in Surrey that features fun things to do in every season. Some of the city’s most popular parks include Green Timbers Urban Forest and Bear Creek Park.

Summers in Surrey are warm and sunny, while winters are wet and rainy. Although mainly rainy, winters are much milder than they are the further inland you travel into the province. Overall, the climate of Surrey is described as a cool, temperate coastal climate that is similar in nature to Vancouver’s.

As a large B.C. city, Surrey brims with amenities that are important to residents. Home to neighborhood supermarkets and shops, the city also features popular malls like Central City Shopping Centre, Guildford Town Centre, and The Shops at Morgan Crossing.

Residents of the city have access to world-class healthcare facilities and hospitals like Surrey Memorial Hospital. In addition, the city features a wide array of diverse restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, and bakeries. Other popular Surrey attractions and amenities include its art galleries, fitness centers, movie theatres, and libraries.

If you are thinking of purchasing property in Surrey, you’ll find starter homes, luxury homes, townhouses, and condominiums for sale. Surrey boasts a thriving real estate market. In recent years, the median price for a Surrey home hovered around the $800,000 price tag.

Your real estate agent is the best source of information about the local community and real estate topics. Give Lesley Wagstaff a call today at 604-313-3358 to learn more about local areas, discuss selling a house, or tour available homes for sale.