7756 144 ST, Surrey BC V3W 5S8, Surrey, BC

$1,625,000
Est. Mortgage /mo

MLS® R2993090

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$1,590,000
Closed at 09 Jun 2025
Listing price: $1,625,000
Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
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9 Beds
5 Baths
2 Stories
lot 6491 sqft
4458 sqft
2004 built
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Magnificent custom-built 9BR 5BTH East Newton residence. French doors welcome you into a stately foyer separating an elegant living room w/ massive windows beneath vaulted ceilings & a formal dining area. Rich hardwood floors & slate tile draw you toward a chef-worthy kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets & granite counters overlooking a generous family room. Entertain on an expansive balcony or exercise your green thumb in the spacious backyard w/ convenient back lane accessible garage & driveway. Relax in naturally well-lit bedrooms w/ primary suite boasting a private balcony & spa-like ensuite. KEY FEATURES: 2 x 2BR Suites Below (Mortgage Helpers), Solar Panels (Save on Hydro), EV Charger Ready, Radiant Heating Throughout.

General Info

Price $1,625,000
Total Bedrooms 9
Total Bathrooms 5
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 4458
Lot Size 6491
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 53.69
Basement Finished
Basement Features BasementFeatures

Property Metrics

Year Built 2004
Age Of Building 21
Building Type Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Stories 2
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Building Features BuildingFeatures
Structures Residential Detached

Additional Details

MLS # R2993090
Area Surrey
Neighbourhood East Newton
City Surrey
Gross Taxes $8,054.74
Ownership Type Freehold NonStrata
Maintenance Fee -
Community Features Shopping Nearby

Heating & Cooling

Fireplace 2
Heating Type Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant

Utilities

Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public

Parking

Parking Type Garage Double
Total Parking Spaces 5

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Strata Restrictions -
Rental Restrictions -
Zoning R3
Rental Suites Legal Suite
# of Kitchens 3
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Locker -
View -
View Description -
Units In Development -
Exterior Features Balcony
Sewer Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Roof Concrete

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Status Date Price
Sold 06-09-2025 $1,625,000
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Listed by: eXp Realty of Canada Inc.

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Neighborhood Info

Public Schools

Secondary
Frank Hurt Secondary School
0.97 km
No Rating
Elementary
M B Sanford Elementary School
Average
0.89 km
Rating 4.3/10

Part of this information is provided by the Province of British Columbia under the Open Government License for Government of BC Information v.BC1.0. School boundaries and other statistics changes frequently and is for general informational purposes only. You should not use such information in determining the legal eligibility to attend any particular school.

Private Schools

Elementary
Cornerstone Montessori School
1.45 km
Rating 10/10
Elementary, Secondary
Regent Christian Academy
2.77 km
Rating 8.1/10

Closest Transit

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Northbound 144 St @ 77A Ave
0.02 km

7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8 is serviced by M B Sanford Elementary School. The property with listing MLS® R2993090 is located 0.89 km from the school. M B Sanford Elementary School has a rating of Rating 4.3/10.

This home with address 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8, Surrey, BC is also serviced by Frank Hurt Secondary School and located 0.97 km from it. Frank Hurt Secondary School has a rating of No Rating.

The closest Elementary independent school to this home for sale located at 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8 is Cornerstone Montessori School with School's rating Rating 10/10, located 1.45 km from this home.

The closest to this address 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8 Secondary independent school is Regent Christian Academy with School's rating Rating 8.1/10, located 2.77 km from this home

The freshest crime data from Statistics Canada are from 2020. There were 44,976 volation disturbances in this neighbourhood. The overall crime rate near the address - 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8, Surrey, BC is 7,512.73. Rate is the amount of incidents per 100,000 population. Comparing to other Canadian cities it has Average rate in 2020. Year by year change in the total crime rate is -12.05%

Drug crime rate next to the listing MLS® R2993090 is Above Average comparing to other neighbourhoods. The illegal substances offences rating is 390.7. There were 2,339 illegal substances lawbreaking disturbances in this city in 2020 . Year by year change in the illegal substances offences ranking is 16.32%

Property crimes in the neighbourhood close to real estate listing for sale 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8 are Average. Property misconduct rating adjacent to MLS® R2993090 is 3,746.17. There were 22,427 in the neighbourhood in 2020. Year by year change in the property misconduct rate is -16.98%

There were 7,844 violent lawbreaking disorders in 2020. 1,310.25 and it is Below Average rate comparing to other BC municipalities. Year by year change in the violent crime rate is -11.37%

The closest Bus station is Northbound 144 St @ 77A Ave in 0.02 km away from this listing with - MLS® R2993090.

17.1% of people with university certificate/degree live in this neighbourhood adjacent to the 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8 which is Average in comparison with other BC neighbourhoods. 20.3% of population in this neighbourhood that is near the Listing MLS® R2993090 have no certificate or degree. This number is Average compared to the average in BC.

Median Household Income near this dwelling with the address 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8, Surrey, BC is $86699 which is Above Average in comparison with the British Columbia average. Median personal income near this dwelling with listing - MLS® R2993090 is $26901 which is Below Average in comparison with the BC average. % of the Households with a mortgage in this census subdivision is 72.5% which is High.

Unemployment rate in the area around Real Estate Listing # R2993090 is 8.9 which is Above Average in comparison to the other province neighbourhoods.

This real estate is located in 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8 East Newton where population change between 2011 and 2016 was 6.8%. This is Above Average in comparison to average growth rate of this region.

Population density per square kilometre in this community near the address 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8, Surrey, BC is 3545.3 which is Above Average people per sq.km.

Average size of families in the area adjacent to home for sale 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8 is 3.1. This is Above Average number in comparison to the whole region. Percent of families with children near by the Real Estate Listing - MLS® R2993090 is 75.6% and it is High. % of Married or living common law is around 61.7% and it is Average.

Average age of the population close to the 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8 is 37.5 . This percentage is Below Average in comparison to other BC cities.

Average value of dwellings in this neighbourhood around 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8, Surrey, BC is $777444 and this is High comparing to other areas in British Columbia

Average Owner payments are High in the area adjacent to 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8. $1827 owners spent in average for the dwelling. Tenants are paying $907 in this district close to MLS® R2993090 and it is Below Average comparing to other cities.

30.4% of Population in this district near the 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8 are Renters and it is Above Average comparing to other BC cities and areas.

% of English and French speakers around real estate listing 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8, Surrey, BC is 2.7%, it is Low, % of English speakers only is 88% and Below Average. % of Neither English nor French speakers close to home for sale 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8, Surrey, BC is 9.2% and it is High comparing to other BC cities.

14% of all population in the area around this property with the address 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8, Surrey, BC using Public Transport which is Average, 84.1% of using population are using Cars around MLS® R2993090, which is Average. 0% of people using Bicycles around the 7756 144 STREET, Surrey BC V3W 5S8 and it is . 1.2% of population are walking which is Low

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This Home $1,625,000
Surrey $2,018,667
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