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67 9718 161A STREET

Surrey · MLS® R3155474

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2 bed · 3 bath · 1,239 sq ft · 2 parking

Townhouse · Single Family · built 2018 · 57 days on market

Listed by David Sella, Royal LePage Elite West

Realtor's description

Set within Canopy, this inviting 1,239 sq. ft. townhouse offers 2 bedrooms + office and 3 bathrooms across a well-planned three-level layout. The main floor features an open living and dining area anchored by a spacious kitchen with a large island, plus access to a generous balcony with a gas outlet. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms, while the lower level provides a dedicated office. Additional features include a roughed-in vacuum, security system, garage and carport, along with a front yard. Recent updates a built-in Level 2/Tesla EV charger installed Mar. 2024, washer replaced Jul. 2025, instant hot water tank replaced May 2025, and microwave replaced Jul. 2026. Centrally located with shopping and recreation nearby, offering everyday convenience just minutes from home.

Property details

Type: Townhouse, Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Living area: 1,239 sq ft
Parking: 2
Year built: 2018
Property tax: $3,012 / yr
Strata fee: $339 / mo ($0.27 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 57
MLS®: R3155474

Features

Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Washer
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Stove
Dryer

Floor plans

Found among the listing photos.

Price check

Above typical for the area (+17%)

2026 assessment: $718,000 · asking is +1.7%
Price per sq ft: $589 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 57 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 51 days; median for 882 townhouses for sale; this one 57 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$718,000	$2,461

The listing shows $3,012 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

$3,770/mo

Mortgage $3,180 · Tax $251 · Strata $339

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

estimated payment

$3,180/ monthly

loan $583,920

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $145,98020%+ 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: $370,111
property transfer tax: $12,598; BC general rate
cash to close: $158,578; down + PTT
total paid: $954,031

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: $1,872/mo
After all costs: −$2,223/mo
Cap rate: 1.6%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $3,180 · tax $251 · strata $339 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-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: 54,359 m² (585,115 sq ft) · PID 030-943-710. 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 Serpentine Heights Elementaryhomes in this catchment
700 m away · 16126 93a Ave, Surrey · 604-589-6322
Secondary North Surrey Secondaryhomes in this catchment
500 m away · 15945 96 Ave, Surrey · 604-581-4433

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
120 m away · 2025 · conditionally approved
Rezoning from Acreage Residential Zone (RA) to Urban Residential Zone (R3) and Small Lot Residential Zone (R4); Development Permit for Hazard Lands (Steep Slopes Area) and Sensitive Ecosystems (Streamside Green Infrastructure Areas); Development Variance Permit in order to Subdivide from one (1) lot into four (4) Urban Residential lots with an additional riparian lot to be conveyed to the City for
Rezoning
120 m away · 2026 · under review
Rezoning from RA (Acreage Residential Zone) to R4 (Small Lot Residential Zone) CCR (Child Care Zone) for proposed lot 2; Development Permit for Sensitive Ecosystem (Green Infrastructure Network Streamside Area) Hazard Lands (Steep Slope); Subdivision from one (1) lot to three (3) lots 1 riparian lot.

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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