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White Rock Real Estate

White Rock is a small seaside city on Semiahmoo Bay, built around its historic pier and beachfront promenade. Its market is weighted toward view condos above the waterfront and detached houses on the hillside, drawing downsizers and retirees to the mildest climate in the region.

Market snapshot

The White Rock market right now

White Rock currently has 330 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $459K and $2.88M, with a median around $1.16M. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

330
Active listings
330
For sale
$1.16M
Median list price
$459K–$2.88M
Typical range
$639
Median price / sq ft
61
Median days listed
23
New in last 7 days
1995
Median year built

White Rock prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
128$496K
2142$744K
358$1.40M
4+91$2.29M

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

Buying a home in White Rock

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.

Living in White Rock

White Rock is a small seaside city of 21,939 people (2021 census) on Semiahmoo Bay, surrounded on its other three sides by Surrey. It separated from Surrey in 1957, and is named for a large white granite boulder on its beach — a glacial erratic that 19th-century sailors used as a landmark.

Life centres on the waterfront: a long beachfront promenade, the pier first built in 1914, and restaurants along Marine Drive. The BNSF rail line to Washington State still runs along the promenade, and Peace Arch Hospital is a major local employer.

White Rock neighbourhoods at a glance

West Beach and East Beach line Marine Drive on either side of the pier, with the most direct ocean views. Uptown, at the top of the hill around Johnston Road, has more of the city's condos along with shops and services.

Buying in White Rock

Browse White Rock condos for sale, houses, townhomes, waterfront homes or all White Rock homes for sale. Many buyers also look at neighbouring South Surrey. White Rock's public schools are part of the Surrey School District (SD36).

Common questions

Buying in White Rock

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

Is White Rock part of Surrey?

No. White Rock has been a separate city since 1957, though it is surrounded on three sides by Surrey and shares Surrey's school district.

Why is it called White Rock?

After a large white granite boulder on its beach, a glacial erratic that sailors once used as a landmark.

How big is White Rock?

21,939 people at the 2021 census.

How much does a home cost in White Rock?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in White Rock is about $1,164,000, and most are listed between $459,000 and $2,881,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in White Rock right now?

There are 330 active listings on this page's search, 23 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in White Rock?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in White Rock right now — 1 bedroom: about $496,000; 2 bedrooms: about $744,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,395,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $2,290,000. Based on 319 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in White Rock?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $639 across homes currently listed in White Rock. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in White Rock been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 61 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 White Rock?

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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