Townhouse
$785,000
9% less per sq ft22 8717 159 STREET
Surrey2 days on market
MLS® R3173598
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2 bed · 3 bath · 1,659 sq ft · 5,116 sq ft lot · 4 parking
Townhouse · Single Family · built 1998 · 23 days on market
Listed by Steven Bede, eXp Realty of Canada Inc.
Realtor's description
RARE DETACHED LIVING IN HIGHGROVE - Privacy, comfort & convenience come together in this beautifully positioned South Surrey townhome. Tucked into a desirable corner setting, this bright 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,592 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space, vaulted ceilings, abundant windows & a welcoming fireplace. The updated kitchen features warm cherry cabinetry, Corian counters, pantry & pull-outs, while the spacious primary suite offers a private ensuite & walk-in closet. Enjoy A/C, a newer roof (2025), double garage, crawl-space storage & a peaceful patio. Set in a beautifully landscaped, cul-de-sac community close to shopping, recreation & transit. A rare opportunity-book your private showing today! **OPEN HOUSE: Saturday October 3, from 12PM - 2PM**
Property details
- Type
- Townhouse, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living area
- 1,659 sq ft
- Lot
- 5,116 sq ft
- Parking
- 4
- Year built
- 1998
- Property tax
- $4,881 / yr
- Strata fee
- $583 / mo ($0.35 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- Days on market
- 23
- MLS®
- R3165907
Features
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- Washer
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stove
Floor plans
Found among the listing photos.
Monthly cost
$5,638/mo
Mortgage $4,649 · Tax $407 · Strata $583
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
If you rented it out
- Rent
- $1,872/mo
- After all costs
- −$4,091/mo
- Cap rate
- 0.6%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $4,649 · tax $407 · strata $583 · 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
SurreyGoogle Maps ↗
Schools
Catchment schools, Surrey School District 36
- Elementary H.T. Thrift Elementaryhomes in this catchment
700 m away · 1739 148 St, Surrey · 604-536-8712
- Secondary Semiahmoo Secondaryhomes in this catchment
700 m away · 1785 148 St, Surrey · 604-536-2131
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.
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