Surrey Homes for Sale
Surrey is big, and a house in Fraser Heights is a different purchase from one in Newton or Cloverdale. Here is how to shop smarter, then use MLS Search for current listings and ask us for a private showing.
Surrey Homes for Sale at a glance
- Municipality
- City of Surrey
- Homes our team has listed in the Surrey area
- 57, including 28 houses and 20 townhouses
- Neighbourhoods where we have listed homes
- Sullivan Station, Grandview, Clayton, Cedar Hills, East Newton, Fraser Heights, Guildford, Cloverdale
- Town centres
- City Centre, Guildford, Fleetwood, Newton, Cloverdale, South Surrey
- Office
- #306 - 1493 Foster St, White Rock, BC V4B 0C4
Where Surrey houses are found
Surrey is made of many communities, and detached homes show up in most of them. Our team has listed houses in Fraser Heights, Cedar Hills, Queen Mary Park, Panorama Ridge, Sullivan Station, Clayton, Newton, Guildford, Cloverdale and Crescent Beach and Ocean Park. Each has its own street pattern, lot shapes and feel.
Fraser Heights, for example, includes homes backing onto green space, and we have sold several family houses there, such as 17737 101A Avenue and 9732 182 Street. In Cedar Hills, 10362 125 Street is one of the homes we have listed in that area. Queen Mary Park is another established area, where we have listed 13347 89 Avenue.
Do not try to shop all of Surrey at once. Pick two or three areas, write down what you will give up in each, and compare real houses against that list.
What to check on the lot
A house is a building plus a piece of land, and the land can change what you can do with it. Before you offer, ask for the title search, the survey or a recent real property report, and any registered covenants or rights of way. Look at the slope, the drainage and where the neighbouring houses sit.
BC's small-scale multi-unit housing rules (Bill 44) allow more homes on many single-family lots, but each lot is different. Do not assume a lot allows a second building or extra units. Confirm it with the City of Surrey, and use Surrey's online maps and COSMOS tool to look up zoning and property details for the exact address.
Tell us early if you are buying with a plan, such as building a laneway home, adding a suite or keeping room for family. We will help you ask the city the right questions before you remove conditions.
Suites, permits and what is legal
Many Surrey houses have a basement suite, and the details matter. A suite that was built with permits and is described as legal is a very different purchase from one that was finished without them. Ask for the permit history, the final inspection records and any notes from the seller about how the suite is used.
One of our sold Fraser Heights listings was described with a separate legal two-bedroom suite, which is the kind of feature worth documenting properly. If a suite is rented, ask for the tenancy details, the notice rules and whether you will get vacant possession or take over the tenant.
If there are no permits, you can still buy, but you should know what that means for insurance, resale and any future work. Your home inspector and your lawyer or notary are the right people to weigh in.
Condition checks before you remove conditions
Book a home inspection, and be present for it. Ask about the age of the roof, the heating system, windows, drainage, the electrical panel and any past water damage. Larger homes with several levels have more to look at, so allow extra time.
Read the listing documents, not just the marketing text. Look at the property disclosure statement, what is included in the sale and the possession date. If something is missing, ask us to request it before you decide.
Keep your financing conditions realistic. A pre-approval is a starting point, and your lender will want to review the property too.
Alerts, showings and MLS Search
We do not list live homes on this page, because listings change quickly. For what is on the market today, use our MLS Search and filter by area, bedrooms and type. Then send us the homes you like.
Ask us to set up new listing alerts so a matching house reaches you soon after it goes live. When one fits, we book a private showing, confirm availability before you drive out and walk through it with you.
If you are also weighing a townhome, see our Surrey townhomes page, where the checklist is different because strata documents come into play.
Homes our team has listed in Surrey
Frequently asked questions
What areas of Surrey have houses for sale?
Detached homes are spread across Surrey, including Fraser Heights, Cedar Hills, Panorama Ridge, Sullivan Station, Clayton, Newton, Guildford, Cloverdale and the seaside communities of South Surrey. Our team has listed homes in all of these. Tell us how you live and we will narrow it down.
How do I see current Surrey listings?
Use MLS Search on this site to browse what is on the market now. This page does not show live listings. If you see a house you like, send it to us and we will confirm it is still available and arrange a showing.
Can I add a suite or a second home to a Surrey house?
It depends on the lot and on city rules, and BC's Bill 44 has changed what many lots allow. Confirm the details with the City of Surrey before you buy. We can point you to the right maps and help you ask the questions.
What should I ask about a basement suite?
Ask whether it was built with permits, whether it has passed final inspection and whether it is currently rented. Request tenancy details if there is a tenant. Your inspector and lawyer or notary can advise on the rest.
Do I need an inspection on a newer house?
Yes, we still recommend one. Newer homes can have drainage, ventilation or finishing issues that are easier to fix before you own the home. An inspection also gives you a written record to refer back to.
How do private showings work?
Send us the listing, and we confirm availability and book a time with the seller's agent. We meet you at the house, point out what to look at and bring a checklist. There is no pressure to offer.
Book a private showing
Tell us the areas and the kind of house you want and we will set up new listing alerts. When one fits, book a private showing with our team.