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$1,298,000

16279 79 AVENUE

Surrey · MLS® R3161106

5 bed · 3 bath · 2,464 sq ft · 7,090 sq ft lot · 6 parking

House · Single Family · built 1987 · 35 days on market

Listed by Benson Lee, Nu Stream Realty Inc.

Realtor's description

Beautifully updated and well-maintained two-storey home in one of Fleetwood's most desirable family neighborhoods. Ideally located within walking distance to the future SkyTrain station, offering strong long-term value and convenience. Features oak hardwood flooring throughout, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, and a bright living room with a stone-finished gas fireplace. French doors open to a covered patio and private backyard-perfect for family living and entertaining. Upstairs offers 4 bedrooms, ideal for growing families. Major updates include a newer roof, updated bathrooms, and exterior paint. A solid, move-in ready home with excellent long-term value.

Property details

Type: House, Single Family
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Living area: 2,464 sq ft
Lot: 7,090 sq ft
Parking: 6
Year built: 1987
Property tax: $5,661 / yr
Days on market: 35
MLS®: R3161106

Features

Washer
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Stove
Dryer

Price check

Typical for the area (-0.7%)

2026 assessment: $1,438,000 · asking is -9.7%
Price per sq ft: $527 vs $531 median for houses in Surrey for sale (1875)

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 35 days

The market here

Listed now: 63 days; median for 1875 houses for sale; this one 35 days

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

Monthly cost

$6,127/mo

Mortgage $5,655 · Tax $472

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

estimated payment

$5,655/ monthly

loan $1,038,400

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $259,60020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 7, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $658,178
property transfer tax: $23,960; BC general rate
cash to close: $283,560; down + PTT
total paid: $1,696,578

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.

Location

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Location

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Schools

Catchment schools, Surrey School District 36

Elementary William Watson Elementaryhomes in this catchment
300 m away · 16450 80 Ave, Surrey · 604-574-4141
Secondary Fleetwood Park Secondaryhomes in this catchment
1.4 km away · 7940 156 St, Surrey · 604-597-2301

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.

Good to know

FloodplainNo
Not within a designated floodplain on the provincial floodplain maps. These maps are historical and don't cover every river or the coast.
Source: Province of BC, Mapped Floodplains in BC
Agricultural Land ReserveNo
Not inside the Agricultural Land Reserve on the provincial map.
Source: Agricultural Land Commission, ALR boundary
HeritageNo
Not on the BC Register of Historic Places or in a heritage conservation area.
Source: BC Heritage Branch, historic places and conservation areas