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163 13888 70 Ave, Surrey BC V3W 0R8 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3155225

163 13888 70 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3W 0R8

Surrey Condos for Sale

92 days on the market

$699,000

Est. monthly cost $3,619/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 11, 2026 at 08:10pm

Chelsea Gardens

2 Beds

2 Baths

1537 sqft

455 $ /sqft

572.35 $ Maint. fee

1994 built

Photos

GROUND FLOOR END UNIT W/ DOUBLE GARAGE - At over 1500 sqft, this well maintained home offers an open concept kitchen with ample oak cabinetry, a spacious dining and living room with gas fireplace, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The radiant heated floors are a welcome comfort. Recent upgrades include vinyl plank flooring throughout the home and tankless hot water on demand. A few steps from the south-facing backyard you'll discover a lovely gazebo & fountain. A treed pathway leads to another pond. Further up the path is Chelsea Garden’s superb clubhouse facility with outdoor pool, hot tub, gym woodworking room, library, english pub & party rooms. Guest suites are available for your out of town guests. RV parking is a welcome bonus. This is a 55+ age community which allows 2 small pets.

Building 28 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$699,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1537
Year Built	1994
Age Of Building	32
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Unit Style	Corner unit
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Ground Level Unit
Stories	0
Building Amenities	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, RV Parking, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	Chelsea Gardens
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$572.35
Community Features	Adult Oriented, Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, RV Parking, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Guest, Front Access, Asphalt
Total Parking Spaces	4
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns,Age Restricted 55+
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	384

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Natural Gas, Radiant
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Concrete, Vinyl
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3155225
Area	Surrey
Neighbourhood	East Newton
City	Surrey
Postal Code	V3W 0R8
Gross Taxes	$2,761.33
Zoning	RM45

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3155225 / Active	08-11-2026	$699,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	11'6 x 11'6 ft
Main Level	Living Room	14'11 x 14'11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12' x 12' ft
Main Level	Family Room	15' x 15' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	8'7 x 8'7 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	17'2 x 17'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Main Level	Yes	#4

Listed by: Royal LePage Sussex

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.

About the building: Chelsea Gardens

13888 70 Avenue, East Newton, Surrey

Chelsea Gardens building details

Building

Built: 1996
Homes: 395
Construction: Frame - Wood
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS1416
Managed by: Crossroads Mgmt
Parking: Visitor Parking, Garage: Underground, Garage: Single
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Snow removalRecreation FacilityManagementHot WaterHeatGasGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Chelsea Gardens

For sale: 11
Median ask: $575K
Median $/sqft: $420
Days on market: 123
Sold, past year: 20

This home

$455/sqft, 8.3% above the building median of $420.

Homes for sale at Chelsea Gardens, Surrey Recent sold listings in Chelsea Gardens, Surrey

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 4.77 km · Frank Hurt Secondary School 4.9/10 · 1.38 km · crime average · sell-speed score 28/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (46 nearby)

Scotiabank · 432 m · Bank
State bank of india · 496 m · Bank
Coast capital savings · 515 m · Bank

Restaurants (31 nearby)

Chicken world · 477 m · Fast Food
Planet india restaurant · 487 m · Restaurant
Pizza hut · 529 m · Restaurant

Groceries (17 nearby)

Circle k · 384 m · Convenience
Sabzi mandi supermarket · 535 m · Supermarket
Captain meat & poultry · 540 m · Butcher

Healthcare (5 nearby)

Gateway medical centre · 599 m · Healthcare
Dean pharmacy · 678 m · Healthcare
Surrey pharmacy · 759 m · Healthcare

Cafes (4 nearby)

Tim hortons · 768 m · Cafe
Espresso café · 798 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 843 m · Cafe

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound 144 st @ 68b ave · 996 m · Transit

Public Schools

Secondary
Frank Hurt Secondary School: Average 1.38 km 4.9/10
Elementary
Georges Vanier Elementary School: Below Average 0.48 km 3/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
Surrey Muslim School: Average 1.33 km 6.7/10
Elementary,Secondary
Regent Christian Online Academy: Above Average 2.53 km 8.2/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound 138 St @ 70 Ave: 0.15 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ 152 St Station ( Under Construction till 2029): 4.77 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Average
Violent Crime Rate: Below Average
Property Crime Rate: Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 13.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 23.1%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 53.8%
Employment Rate: Above Average 66.2%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise: Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise: Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines: Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): Unlikely
Flood Area: Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries: Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

28 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $566,296

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 4.77 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How EAST NEWTON compares

This property

92 DOM

Listed

163 13888 70 Avenue has a sell-speed score of 28/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 23.4% above comparable active properties in East Newton. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 10.9% — buyers have more leverage. With 2148 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V3W 0R8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3W 0R8, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.5 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: North Delta, Delta (~5.7 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.1 — Low Risk.

Heat Moderate

Surrey currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~8 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~30 °C baseline, ~32.5 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~3 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1516 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1574 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~51.5 mm baseline, ~57.1 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~23 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Schools NearBy

29 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Georges Vanier Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	3.0 / 10	Distance 477 m
Hyland Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 656 m
M B Sanford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	3.9 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
W E Kinvig Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	3.2 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
McLeod Road Traditional	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Surrey Muslim School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
Henry Bose Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	3.8 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Frank Hurt Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	4.9 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
McLeod Road Traditional School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.45 KM
Gabrielle-Roy	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.61 KM
T E Scott Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.73 KM
St Bernadette	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
St. Bernadette	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
Sullivan Heights Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
Chimney Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.7 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
North Ridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	3.4 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Woodward Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.7 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
Goldstone Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 1.95 KM
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	3.4 / 10	Distance 2.04 KM
Martha Jane Norris Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Princess Margaret Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Dr. F. D. Sinclair Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	3.8 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Regent Christian Online Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
Regent Christian Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Newton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	3.6 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Tamanawis Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Panorama Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.5 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Cambridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.9 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM
Janice Churchill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 163 13888 70 Avenue

Very Walkable 77

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Excellent Transit 71

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Bikeable 59

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

BC Assessment Value — 163 13888 70 Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Surrey open data (PID 018-803-032).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$645,000

2026 Value Trend

Land

$498,000

Buildings

$147,000

Year Built

N/A

Class

N/A

Zoning

RM45

Property Tax

N/A

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$498,000	$147,000	$645,000	—

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $3,619/month · rent estimate $2,663/month · owning catches up with renting by year 11 · cash flow if rented −$1,146/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 163 13888 70 Avenue

$3,619 /month

Principal & Interest $2,817

Property Taxes $230

Maintenance fee $572

The estimated monthly cost of 163 13888 70 Avenue, Surrey is $3,619: $2,817 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $230 property tax and $572 strata fee.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$1,146 /month

Mortgage Payment $2,817

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,146

Break Even Down Payment 53%

Cap Rate -2.0%

Cash on Cash -9.8%

If 163 13888 70 Avenue, Surrey were rented at $2,663 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,146 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 53% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 163 13888 70 Avenue, Surrey

$2,663 / month

Rent $2,663

Own $3,619

Principal: $906/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $2,713/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$758/mo (year 1) → ~$1,764/mo (year 20) → ~$2,631/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$2,713/mo About $50/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 163 13888 70 Avenue, Surrey would rent for about $2,663 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 163 13888 70 Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 11

With 20% down ($139,800) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $49,832

Principal paid off by year 10 $112,057

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 163 13888 70 Avenue, Surrey is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 11, with $49,832 of principal paid off by year 5 and $112,057 by year 10.