Detached houses in Surrey range from under $1M to well over $3M depending on the neighbourhood, lot size, and condition. Newton and West Newton offer the best buying power, with prices starting around $823K for older homes on standard lots. Guildford detached homes sit in the mid-to-high $800K range. South Surrey is the premium market, with homes starting in the $1.5M range and reaching $3M+ in Morgan Creek and Elgin Chantrell.
Lot sizes matter in Surrey. Standard lots in newer subdivisions are 33-40 feet wide. Older neighbourhoods like Newton and Guildford have wider lots — 50-60 feet — which offer more yard space and potential for a coach house or laneway home. If the property is in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), there are strict limits on what you can build and whether you can subdivide.
The market for detached houses in Surrey has levelled off. Prices are flat to slightly rising, and homes are taking longer to sell than they did in 2024. Buyers have more negotiating room, especially for homes that need updates. AG. Song checks zoning, ALR status, and development potential on every Surrey house listing before making a recommendation.