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Living in Crescent Beach, Surrey

Surrey's seaside village — heritage pier, Blackie Spit sanctuary, and small-town waterfront charm

A neighbourhood guide by AG. Song, REALTOR®· near Crescent Beach Pier

About Crescent Beach

Crescent Beach is a small waterfront village on the Semiahmoo Peninsula with a character you won't find anywhere else in Surrey. About 1,200 residents live in a mix of heritage cottages and contemporary waterfront estates, connected by a walkable strip of bistros, ice cream shops, and the iconic Wickson Pier at Blackie Spit. The community dates back to 1912 when the Great Northern Railway turned it into a resort destination.

Blackie Spit Park is the anchor — 5 km of nature trails, a boardwalk over Mud Bay, Surrey's only off-leash dog swim area, and a Pacific Flyway bird sanctuary attracting 300+ species and 10,000+ migratory waterfowl annually. Crescent Park Elementary feeds into Elgin Park Secondary, known for Advanced Placement programs. Highway 99 puts Vancouver about 45 minutes away. This is a lifestyle neighbourhood for buyers who want ocean access, nature, and village charm over urban convenience.

FVREB South Surrey & White Rock — Market snapshot

MLS® HPI benchmark · Jan 2026–Aug 2026

Detached
$1,649,200
▲ 0.1% from last month
Townhouse
$820,300
▼ 1.7% from last month
Apartment
$550,800
▲ 0.7% from last month
View the figures as a table
MonthDetachedTownhouseApartment
Jan$1,728,000$861,000$565,300
Feb$1,722,800$863,300$559,500
Mar$1,718,500$868,400$571,000
Apr$1,740,600$878,200$588,200
May$1,727,000$863,100$576,800
Jun$1,696,300$853,400$560,800
Jul$1,647,200$834,900$546,900
Aug$1,649,200$820,300$550,800

Source: FVREB Monthly Statistics Package, August 2026 · 2026-09-05 · MLS® HPI benchmark price. Benchmark prices are typical-home values, not list or sale prices.

Residential street in Surrey, representative of the Crescent Beach area's housing character.
A Surrey residential streetscape. Crescent Beach offers a comparable mix of homes.
Residential street in Surrey, representative of the Crescent Beach area's housing character.
A Surrey residential streetscape. Crescent Beach offers a comparable mix of homes.

Crescent Beach Market Trend — 2026

FVREB South Surrey & White Rock MLS® HPI benchmark by home type (Jan 2026–Aug 2026)
Detached$1,649,200
▼ 4.6% since Jan
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Townhouse$820,300
▼ 4.7% since Jan
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Apartment$550,800
▼ 2.6% since Jan
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
View the data table
MonthDetachedTownhouseApartment
Jan$1,728,000$861,000$565,300
Feb$1,722,800$863,300$559,500
Mar$1,718,500$868,400$571,000
Apr$1,740,600$878,200$588,200
May$1,727,000$863,100$576,800
Jun$1,696,300$853,400$560,800
Jul$1,647,200$834,900$546,900
Aug$1,649,200$820,300$550,800

Crescent Beach is part of the FVREB South Surrey & White Rock reporting area. MLS® HPI benchmark by home type, Jan 2026–Aug 2026. Source: FVREB Monthly Statistics Package; data as of 2026-09-05. Benchmarks are typical-home values for the reporting area — not Crescent Beach-specific, and not list or sale prices.

Crescent Beach on the Map

Where Crescent Beach sits within Surrey, and how it connects to nearby neighbourhoods, transit, and schools.

Schools in Crescent Beach

Crescent Beach is in Surrey School District 36 (SD36).

Crescent Park Elementary
Elementary (K-7, French Immersion)
Elgin Park Secondary
Secondary (8-12, AP programs)
Southridge School
Private (K-12)

Parks & Recreation

Blackie Spit Park
5 km nature trail, Wickson Pier boardwalk, two off-leash dog areas including Surrey's only dog swim beach, Pacific Flyway bird sanctuary.
Crescent Beach Park
Sandy beach with swimming, beach volleyball, and waterfront access at Beecher, Sullivan, and Target Streets.

Transit & Getting Around

King George SkyTrain station (Expo Line) is about 20-25 minutes away by bus route 345. Local bus routes 350 and 360 serve the area. Highway 99 connects to downtown Vancouver in about 45 minutes. This is a car-oriented neighbourhood — most residents drive. The village itself is very walkable.

Shopping & Dining

Beecher Street has local bistros, ice cream cafes, and independent shops — the "Marine Drive of Crescent Beach." Ocean Park Shopping Plaza at 128th and 16th Avenue is the nearest full grocery hub. White Rock's Marine Drive is a 5-10 minute drive south for specialty shops and fine dining.

Real Estate in Crescent Beach

Walk the exact blocks you are weighing in Crescent Beach, and tour at least one nearby neighbourhood the same day. Lot sizes, home styles, and school catchments shift street by street across Surrey. Seeing a few side by side is how you judge value before you write an offer.

— AG. Song, REALTOR®, general buying guidance
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crescent Beach

What are the home prices in Crescent Beach?

The FVREB detached benchmark for South Surrey & White Rock was $1,696,300 in June 2026 (FVREB Monthly Statistics Package; data as of 2026-07-09). That series is charted above. Crescent Beach is far too small for the board to report on its own — a village of roughly 1,200 residents throws off only a handful of sales in a month, so any local average swings hard. Pricing here is driven by water: whether a home is on the beach side, has a view, or sits a block back. Heritage cottages and contemporary rebuilds share the same streets at very different numbers. The comparables set is thin, which makes a careful analysis worth more here than a headline average — ask AG. Song for one before you offer.

What makes Crescent Beach unique?

It's Surrey's only waterfront village with direct ocean access, a heritage pier (Wickson Pier at Blackie Spit), and a small-town feel with about 1,200 residents. The village dates to 1912 and has preserved its character. Perfect for nature lovers, dog owners, and lifestyle-focused buyers.

What is Blackie Spit?

A nature reserve at the tip of Crescent Beach with a boardwalk pier over Mud Bay, 5 km of trails, and Surrey's only off-leash dog swim area. It's on the Pacific Flyway and attracts 300+ bird species and 10,000+ migratory waterfowl annually. One of the best birdwatching spots in the Lower Mainland.

What schools serve Crescent Beach?

Crescent Park Elementary (K-7, French Immersion available) feeds into Elgin Park Secondary (8-12), known for AP courses in Calculus and Fine Arts, award-winning music programs, and top provincial math contest results. Both are SD36.

How far is Crescent Beach from Vancouver?

About 45 minutes via Highway 99. Transit commuters take bus 345 to King George SkyTrain (20-25 minutes) for Expo Line access. This is more of a lifestyle village than a daily commuter base — ideal for remote workers.

Sources & Citations

  1. Surrey Schools - School Catchment Locator — accessed 2026-04-10
  2. Study in Surrey - Elgin Park Secondary — accessed 2026-04-10
  3. City of Surrey - Blackie Spit Park — accessed 2026-04-10
  4. City of Surrey - Crescent Beach — accessed 2026-04-10
  5. Discover Surrey BC - Crescent Beach History — accessed 2026-04-10
  6. FVREB Statistics — accessed 2026-04-10

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