Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

16279 79 AVENUE

Surrey, BC V4N0K4

$1,298,000

5 bed3 bath6 parking2,464 sqftBuilt 1987
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Open House

Sunday, September 13

2:00 PM4:00 PM

Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Style
2 Level
Lot size
7,090 square feet

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$5,661.34 (2025)

Interior

Basement
None, Unknown
Heating
Forced air, Natural gas
Fireplace
Yes (2)
Appliances
Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove, Dryer

Building

Water source
Municipal water
Sewer
Sanitary sewer
Utilities
Electricity

Parking

Total spaces
6 — covered indicated
Features
Garage

Listing Information

MLS®
R3161106
Listed
September 2, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 10 days
Tax assessment year
2025
Data last synced
September 13, 2026

Listing provided by: Nu Stream Realty Inc. · Data source: CREA DDF.

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. Offers to be presented on 14th Sep at 5 pm. Open House: Sunday, September 13, from 2 to 4 PM (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$527/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

Surrey average

$702/sqft

1790 active listing(s)

Parking: 6 stall(s) includedStorage locker: Not indicated

Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.

Detached (House) Market Stats — Surrey

Monthly figures from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board for Surrey detached (house)listings — not specific to this property.

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price

$1,325,500

Jul 2026

Average Sale Price

$1,364,812

Jul 2026

Monthly Sales

61

Jul 2026

Active Listings

692

Jul 2026

Sales-to-Active Ratio

9.0%

Jul 2026

Median Days to Contract

43 days

Jul 2026

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price

$1,793,500
$1,325,500
Aug '21Aug '22Aug '23Aug '24Aug '25Jul '26

Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB).

Location Insights

Weather

Nearest station: Langley

Mostly Cloudy

14°C

Mostly Cloudy

Humidity 89%

Wind N calm km/h

Today

20°

Tonight

13°

Monday

17°

Monday night

13°

Tuesday

22°

Tuesday night

12°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

568,322

(2021 Census)

+9.7% since 2016

Density: 1,797.9/km²

Dwellings: 195,098

Median household income: $98,000

After-tax: $87,000

Immigrant population: 44.6%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • India16.9% · 95,905
  • Philippines5.2% · 29,510
  • China4.2% · 23,850
  • United Kingdom1.5% · 8,320
  • Korea, South1.2% · 6,995
  • Viet Nam1.1% · 6,425
  • Pakistan1% · 5,710
  • Taiwan1% · 5,540

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
William Watson ElementaryElementary333 m
Walnut Road ElementaryElementary593 m
Coast Meridian ElementaryElementary1.3 km
Frost Road ElementaryElementary1.4 km
Fleetwood Park SecondaryElementary1.4 km
Coyote Creek ElementaryElementary1.5 km
Holy Cross Regional High School(Independent)Secondary1.9 km
St Matthew's Elementary(Independent)Elementary1.9 km

Schools shown by distance from this property. This does not indicate school catchment or enrollment eligibility — contact the school district to confirm catchment boundaries.

Nearby Transit

StopTypeDistance
Eastbound Fraser Hwy @ 164 St693 m
Westbound Fraser Hwy @ 164 St752 m
Eastbound Fraser Hwy @ 166 St768 m
Westbound Fraser Hwy @ 166 St788 m

Nearby Places

Parks (5+)

  • Hazelwood Grove Park136 m
  • 55C - Greenbelt167 m
  • Walnut Park402 m
  • 55A - Utility ROW407 m
  • William Watson Park419 m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

School district: Surrey (SD36)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 8.1% ($104,800) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$1,038,400.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$6,699.40
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$594.78
Total monthly cost$7,294.18
Interest paid over 5-yr term$297,608.42
Balance at end of term$934,044.16

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$104,800
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$9,175.29

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$104,800
Estimated BC PTT$23,960
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$130,260

Minimum down payment: 5% on the first $500,000, 10% on the portion up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M. Stress test: OSFI's minimum qualifying rate, the greater of contract rate + 2% or 5.25% — this is what lenders require you to qualify at, not what you'll actually pay. Closing costs are a typical-range estimate, not a quote — actual legal fees vary. Verify all figures with a mortgage broker and lawyer before relying on them.

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