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$878,800

48 1670 160 STREET

Surrey · MLS® R3153816

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4 bed · 3 bath · 1,620 sq ft · 2 parking

Townhouse · Single Family · built 2020 · 63 days on market

Listed by Simon Zhu, Interlink Realty

Realtor's description

First time on the market! Rare SE-facing duplex-style townhouse offering over 1,600 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Designed for modern family living, this beautifully upgraded home features A/C, smart home technology, private fenced yard, double side-by-side garage, stainless steel appliances, gas range, sleek fireplace media wall, and wide-plank flooring. Premium upgrades include built-in Bluetooth speakers, designer paint, crown mouldings, custom millwork, closet organing system, epoxy garage flooring, and security system. Conveniently located near beach, downtown Whiterock, shopping, parks, restaurants, and top-rated schools. Catchments: South Meridian Elementary & Earl Marriott Secondary. Must see in person to appreciate! OH: Sat (Sep 19) 2-4pm!

Property details

Type: Townhouse, Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Living area: 1,620 sq ft
Parking: 2
Year built: 2020
Property tax: $4,120 / yr
Strata fee: $356 / mo ($0.22 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 63
MLS®: R3153816

Features

Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Washer
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Stove

Price check

Above typical for the area (+7.6%)

2026 assessment: $941,000 · asking is -6.6%
Price per sq ft: $542 vs $504 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 63 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 51 days; median for 882 townhouses for sale; this one 63 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$941,000	$3,225

The listing shows $4,120 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

$4,528/mo

Mortgage $3,829 · Tax $343 · Strata $356

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

estimated payment

$3,829/ monthly

loan $703,040

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $175,76020%+ 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: $445,614
property transfer tax: $15,576; BC general rate
cash to close: $191,336; down + PTT
total paid: $1,148,654

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: −$2,903/mo
Cap rate: 1.3%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $3,829 · tax $343 · strata $356 · 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: 9,468 m² (101,913 sq ft) · PID 031-101-593. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Location

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Schools

Catchment schools, Surrey School District 36

Elementary South Meridian Elementaryhomes in this catchment
800 m away · 16244 13 Ave, Surrey · 604-538-7114
Secondary Earl Marriott Secondaryhomes in this catchment
500 m away · 15751 16 Ave, Surrey · 604-531-8354

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 for 20 homes
200 m away · 2018 · under review
OCP Amendment from Urban to Multiple Residential Rezoning from RM-D to RM-30 Subdivision from2 lots to 1 lot Development Permit and Development Variance Permit to construct 20 townhouse 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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