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Delta Real Estate

Delta comprises three distinct communities south of the Fraser: the fishing-village character of Ladner, seaside Tsawwassen near the ferry terminal and the beaches, and North Delta closer to Surrey. Largely detached-home neighbourhoods with farmland and shoreline, plus newer development around Tsawwassen.

Market snapshot

The Delta market right now

Delta currently has 648 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $592K and $2.20M, with a median around $1.27M. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.

648
Active listings
648
For sale
$1.27M
Median list price
$592K–$2.20M
Typical range
$588
Median price / sq ft
68
Median days listed
44
New in last 7 days
1989
Median year built

Delta prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
132$444K
2107$640K
3138$1.18M
4+328$1.47M

Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.

Buying a home in Delta

BC's 2023 small-scale multi-unit housing legislation now allows three to four units on most single-family lots in larger municipalities, which is reshaping what detached lots are worth. Check the lot's current zoning with the municipality, and get a home inspection and a title search before removing subjects.

Budget for BC's property transfer tax on top of the price — it's charged on the purchase and first-time buyers and new builds may qualify for exemptions. See our BC & Alberta closing costs checklist.

Three communities in one city

Delta is a city of 108,455 people (2021 census) south of the Fraser River's south arm, bordered by water on three sides — the Fraser to the north, the Strait of Georgia to the west and Boundary Bay to the south — with Richmond across the river and Surrey to the east. It is officially three distinct communities: North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen.

Much of Delta is flat, fertile farmland protected by the Agricultural Land Reserve, and Burns Bog, a large protected wetland, sits in its north. Delta was relatively isolated until the George Massey Tunnel opened in 1959 and the Tsawwassen ferry terminal in 1960.

Delta neighbourhoods at a glance

North Delta, including Annieville, Nordel and Sunshine Hills, is the most suburban part of the city, next to Surrey. Ladner is a historic fishing village on the river with a small-town centre. Tsawwassen, on the coast near the ferry terminal and the US border at Point Roberts, has beaches and neighbourhoods such as English Bluff, Beach Grove and Pebble Hill.

Getting around

Highway 99 runs through Delta between the George Massey Tunnel to Richmond and the Peace Arch border, and the Alex Fraser Bridge links North Delta with Richmond and New Westminster. BC Ferries sails from Tsawwassen to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Public schools are run by the Delta School District (SD37).

Common questions

Buying in Delta

If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather answer it now.

What are the three communities in Delta?

North Delta, next to Surrey; Ladner, a historic fishing village on the Fraser; and Tsawwassen, on the coast near the ferry terminal.

How do you get from Delta to Vancouver?

Via Highway 99 through the George Massey Tunnel to Richmond and Vancouver, or from North Delta over the Alex Fraser Bridge.

How big is Delta?

108,455 people at the 2021 census.

How much does a home cost in Delta?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Delta is about $1,272,000, and most are listed between $592,000 and $2,200,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Delta right now?

There are 648 active listings on this page's search, 44 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Delta?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Delta right now — 1 bedroom: about $444,000; 2 bedrooms: about $640,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,177,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,472,000. Based on 605 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Delta?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $588 across homes currently listed in Delta. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Delta been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 68 days ago. That's days listed so far, not time to sell, but a long figure usually signals more room to negotiate.

Can non-Canadians buy a home in Delta?

Generally not right now. Since January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has barred most non-Canadians from buying residential property, with exceptions such as permanent residents and some work-permit holders. The ban has been extended before, so confirm its current status and get legal advice on your situation.

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