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$749,900

159 12040 68 AVENUE

Surrey · MLS® R3153029

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3 bed · 2 bath · 1,545 sq ft · 2 parking

Townhouse · Single Family · built 2005 · 65 days on market

Listed by Nabil Khan, Century 21 AAA Realty Inc.

Realtor's description

"TERRANE" - Beautiful Townhouse in sought after West Newton location. Desirable open concept floor plan with extra large living/dining room with cozy gas fireplace. Huge kitchen with stainless steel appliances including Bosch dishwasher, loads of cabinets and counter space, eating area and access to spacious deck. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and laundry on upper level. Home is located within close walking distance to shops, library, parks, theatre, restaurants, schools, and transit. Full facilities include a clubhouse that is over 5000 sq ft with lounge area, grand fireplace, gourmet kitchen, gym with full shower facilities, billiards room & outdoor deck. Open house Sat, August 15 between 2:15 - 4:15 pm

Property details

Type: Townhouse, Single Family
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 1,545 sq ft
Parking: 2
Year built: 2005
Property tax: $3,392 / yr
Strata fee: $374 / mo ($0.24 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 65
MLS®: R3153029

Features

Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Washer
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Stove
Dryer

Price check

Typical for the area (-3.5%)

2026 assessment: $764,000 · asking is -1.8%
Price per sq ft: $485 vs $503 median for townhouses in Surrey for sale (868)

An estimate from public BC Assessment records, registered sales and the listings for sale right now, not an appraisal. Condition, renovations, views and lot all move real value.

Property insights

On market 65 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 51 days; median for 882 townhouses for sale; this one 65 days

Townhouses in Surrey. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$764,000	$2,618

The listing shows $3,392 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Surrey's residential tax rate for that year (Province of BC, local government statistics). Leaves out the home owner grant, parcel taxes and utility charges; the city's tax notice is the real figure.

Monthly cost

$3,924/mo

Mortgage $3,267 · Tax $283 · Strata $374

20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.

estimated payment

$3,267/ monthly

loan $599,920

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $149,98020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 9, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $380,253
property transfer tax: $12,998; BC general rate
cash to close: $162,978; down + PTT
total paid: $980,173

Estimates only. Rates change daily and lenders qualify at the stress-test rate; first-time-buyer and newly-built PTT exemptions aren't applied. Talk to a mortgage broker before you offer.

If you rented it out

Rent: $1,956/mo
After all costs: −$2,299/mo
Cap rate: 1.5%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $3,267 · tax $283 · strata $374 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 3+ bedroom in Surrey (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). Averages include long-time tenants, so new leases usually ask more; houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.

BC rules for landlords

Short-term rentals are limited to the host's principal residence in most communities. gov.bc.ca
Rent increases are capped once a year at the province's set amount. gov.bc.ca
The speculation and vacancy tax applies in many areas to homes not lived in or rented out. gov.bc.ca
Selling within two years of buying can trigger the BC home flipping tax. gov.bc.ca

Location

The building's lot: 35,193 m² (378,814 sq ft) · PID 026-598-761. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Surrey School District 36

Elementary Beaver Creek Elementaryhomes in this catchment
900 m away · 6505 123a St, Surrey · 604-572-6911
Secondary Tamanawis Secondaryhomes in this catchment
1.3 km away · 12600 66 Ave, Surrey · 604-597-5234

From the Surrey School District 36's published catchment maps. A catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed seat, and French immersion and choice programs work differently. The district confirms catchment: check with its school locator.

Development nearby

Development permit for a 6 storey, 53 unit building
380 m away · 2022 · under review
Development Permit for Sensitive Ecosystems and to permit the construction of a six-storey mixed use building with 53 residential units and 4731 sq.m. ground floor commercial retail units.

Applications filed with the city, active or decided in the last 3 years, measured from the listing's map pin. An application isn't an approval; the city's page has the current details. Source: City of Surrey development applications.

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