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$779,000

166 18701 66 AVENUE

Surrey · MLS® R3084667

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,434 sq ft · 2 parking

Townhouse · Single Family · built 2005 · 249 days on market

Listed by Neha Verma, Royal LePage Global Force Realty

Realtor's description

Welcome to Encore at Hillcrest, a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath home ready to welcome its next family. The main floor flows effortlessly to a private, no-maintenance fenced backyard, perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. Enjoy a spacious living room and separate family room, along with a well-appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and spice racks. The lower level offers a double tandem garage with extra storage, while resort-style amenities include a clubhouse, gym, theatre, party room, and guest suite. Located steps from Hillcrest Elementary, and close to shopping, dining, and transit - this is comfortable, convenient living at its best. Easy to show.

Property details

Type: Townhouse, Single Family
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 1,434 sq ft
Parking: 2
Year built: 2005
Property tax: $3,315 / yr
Strata fee: $342 / mo ($0.24 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 249
MLS®: R3084667

Features

Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Washer
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Stove
Dryer

Floor plans

Found among the listing photos.

Price check

Above typical for the area (+7.8%)

2026 assessment: $739,000 · asking is +5.4%
Price per sq ft: $543 vs $504 median for townhouses in Surrey for sale (868)
Last sold: $777,500 · Mar 30, 2023

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 249 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 51 days; median for 882 townhouses for sale; this one 249 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$739,000	$2,533
2025	$781,000	$2,428

Estimated tax up 4.3% from 2025 to 2026.

The listing shows $3,315 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

$4,012/mo

Mortgage $3,394 · Tax $276 · Strata $342

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

estimated payment

$3,394/ monthly

loan $623,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $155,80020%+ 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: $395,008
property transfer tax: $13,580; BC general rate
cash to close: $169,380; down + PTT
total paid: $1,018,208

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: −$2,388/mo
Cap rate: 1.6%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $3,394 · tax $276 · strata $342 · 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: 37,029 m² (398,576 sq ft) · PID 026-333-368. 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 Hillcrest Elementaryhomes in this catchment
300 m away · 18599 65 Ave, Surrey · 604-575-1359
Secondary Salish Secondaryhomes in this catchment
1.5 km away · 7278 184 St, Surrey · 604-235-9836

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

Rezoning
260 m away · 2024 · concluded
Rezoning Amendment to Existing CD Bylaw No. 15679 to accommodate a proposed office use (dental office) in Block A of the existing CD Zone.

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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