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West Beach Real Estate

Explore homes and condos for sale in West Beach, one of White Rock's neighbourhoods. Live MLS® listings, updated continuously, plus a direct line to a Renanza agent who knows the area.

Market snapshot

The West Beach market right now

West Beach currently has 4 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $1.02M and $2.48M, with a median around $2.09M. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.

4
Active listings
4
For sale
$2.09M
Median list price
$1.02M–$2.48M
Typical range
$665
Median price / sq ft
100
Median days listed
2014
Median year built

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

Neighbourhood guide

Living in West Beach

West Beach is the busier, more commercial end of White Rock's seaside waterfront, running along Marine Drive west of the pier. It is the heart of the city's beachfront dining and tourism scene.

Location & boundaries

Along the western section of Marine Drive by Semiahmoo Bay, west of the White Rock Pier, below the uptown hillside and near the Surrey/South Surrey boundary.

History

The waterfront developed after the Great Northern Railway opened the beach to Vancouver tourists in the early 1900s; the pier opened in 1914.

Lifestyle

A lively promenade area popular with visitors, especially in summer, lined with waterfront patios and shops.

Housing & property types

A mix of low-rise condominiums, older beach houses and homes on the slope rising behind Marine Drive.

Shopping & dining

Marine Drive concentrates the city's beachfront restaurants, cafes and shops.

Parks & recreation

The seaside promenade, sandy beach and the White Rock Pier and marina area offer walking and waterfront recreation.

Schools

Served by the Surrey School District (SD36).

Getting around

TransLink buses serve the waterfront and the nearby White Rock Centre exchange, with Highway 99 providing regional access; a BNSF freight rail line runs along the beach.

Attractions & landmarks

The White Rock Pier is the waterfront's signature landmark.

Who it may suit

Buyers and downsizers wanting a walkable beachfront setting with dining at the door.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Neighbourhood snapshot — White Rock

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for White Rock, City (CY) [Census subdivision], British Columbia. These figures describe the city as a whole, not this specific address — useful context, not a substitute for local knowledge. View source

Population

21,939

Total population

+10%

Growth since 2016

58

Median age

Income

$73,000

Median household income

Household

1.9

Avg. household size

44.4%

Live alone

44%

Families w/ kids

Housing

64.8%

Owned

35.2%

Rented

$900,000

Median dwelling value

Apartment73.6%
Single-detached house24.0%
Row house / townhouse2.1%
Other0.2%

Education

Highest credential, ages 25–64

Bachelor's degree or higher34.5%
Trades or college diploma33.4%
High school diploma27.0%
No certificate, diploma or degree5.1%

Commute

How residents get to work

Car, truck or van83.2%
Public transit5.7%
Walked7.7%
Bicycle0.6%
Other2.7%

Languages

Mother tongue, top responses

English86.5%
Mandarin4.3%
Punjabi1.7%
Korean0.6%
Cantonese0.5%

Buying a home in West Beach

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.

Common questions

Frequently asked

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

How many homes are for sale in West Beach right now?

There are 4 active listings on this page's search. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

Can non-Canadians buy a home in West Beach?

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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