Greater Vancouver Single-Family Houses
Greater Vancouver offers a diverse range of single-family houses, from charming older houses to modern luxury estates. Spread across multiple municipalities, these homes are a preferred choice for families and investors seeking privacy, space, and long-term value. Single-family homes in Vancouver are a highly sought-after form of real estate, known for their privacy, space, and long-term investment value. Despite being among Canada’s most expensive housing types, they remain popular for families, investors, and developers.
What is a Single-Family Home?
A single-family house is a detached residential property built for one household. It typically features a private yard, garage, or parking area and no shared walls, offering the highest level of privacy among housing types.
12567 26a Avenue in Surrey: Crescent Bch Ocean Pk. House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R3066277
12567 26a Avenue Surrey V4A 2M3 
$1,599,980Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3066277
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,950 sq. ft.
Experience the best of coastal living on this tranquil private street, only minutes from Crescent Beach. With approved plans for a stylish duplex and garden suite, this property is ready for your vision. Prefer to take your time? Rent the existing home while you design your perfect single-family retreat. Contact us now to arrange a private tour. More detailsListed by Team 3000 Realty Ltd.
- ALEX YAO
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5508 Cedardale Court in Burnaby: Parkcrest House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R3066166
5508 Cedardale Court Burnaby V5B 2B8 $2,488,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3066166
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,403 sq. ft.
Welcome to this spacious and inviting 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home nestled in one of Burnaby’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Set on a generous 11,400 sq. ft. lot, this property provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing in your private backyard oasis. Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed layout featuring a bright and open family room with skylights that flood the space with natural light. The modern kitchen boasts elegant granite countertops, ample storage, and a seamless flow into the dining and living areas perfect for family gatherings and everyday living. The master ensuite also features granite finishes, creating a touch of luxury and sophistication. Perfectly situated near Burnaby North High School and Simon Fraser University. More detailsListed by Bel-Air Realty Group Ltd.- ALEX YAO
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107 639 Aspen Street in Coquitlam: Coquitlam West Townhouse for sale in "The Grove" : MLS®# R3065857
107 639 Aspen Street Coquitlam V3J 3W1 $1,119,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3065857
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,393 sq. ft.
Welcome to THE GROVE, a collection of 49 contemporary townhomes coming to the ever-expanding Burquitlam neighbourhood. Inspired by the tradition of single-family living, homes are custom designed to feature open-concept interiors that look out onto lush outdoor courtyards. This F plan home offers three levels of spacious living with 2 bedrooms on the second floor. The primary suite spans the top floor and includes its own private balcony. On the lower level enjoy direct access to secured underground parking with a convenient storage/flex space. The gated front yard overlooks Cottonwood park and will be ready to move in Summer 2026. Our Presentation Centre is now open Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm at Unit 200 - 3355 North Road, Burnaby. More detailsListed by Momentum Realty Inc.- ALEX YAO
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252 E 21st Street in North Vancouver: Central Lonsdale 1/2 Duplex for sale : MLS®# R3065301
252 E 21st Street North Vancouver V7L 3B6 OPEN HOUSE: Nov 15, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Saturday, November 15, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM Welcome to my open house!OPEN HOUSE: Nov 16, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Sunday, November 16, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM Welcome to my open house!$1,599,800Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3065301
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,601 sq. ft.
Rarely available side-by-side half-duplex that shows like a single-family home! Located on a quiet street in vibrant Central Lonsdale, this bright 3-bed, 3-bath gem is filled with light from large windows & skylights. Enjoy a massive, sunny yard from your front deck and back patio. Upstairs hosts 3 beds & 2 full baths, including a master bdrm with a walk-in closet, extra IKEA wall closet & enclosed solarium. Features fresh paint, renovated 3 bathrooms, laminate flooring throughout, a newer furnace (2021), hot water tank (2024), 325 sq.ft. workshop/shed, & huge crawl space, 3’ high. This fantastic location is a short walk to the new Harry Jerome Centre, Queensbury Elementary, & all the shops that Central Lonsdale offers. In the new city OCP zoning allowing 4 units. O/H, Nov 15,1,6, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Sincere Real Estate Services- ALEX YAO
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5 Tuxedo Place in Port Moody: College Park PM House for sale : MLS®# R3065548
5 Tuxedo Place Port Moody V3H 3W5 $1,449,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3065548
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,707 sq. ft.
A fantastic opportunity to own a single-family home on a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after College Park neighbourhood. Situated on a 6,339 square foot lot, this home with beautiful mountain views, features over 2,700 square feet of living space, with 4 bedrooms, a spacious layout and a ton of potential. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen + dining area, living & family room and balcony. The lower level includes a large rec room, bedroom and laundry. Plus, double car garage and large driveway for additional parking. This property is situated in a prime location, within an incredible family-friendly neighbourhood, minutes from transit, SkyTrain, Rocky Point Park, Brewers Row, restaurants, shopping and great schools. A must see! Some photos virtually staged. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty- ALEX YAO
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6726 133 Street in Surrey: West Newton House for sale : MLS®# R3065056
6726 133 Street Surrey V3W 7J6 OPEN HOUSE: Nov 15, 202501:00 PM - 03:00 PM PSTOpen House on Saturday, November 15, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Nov 16, 202501:00 PM - 03:00 PM PSTOpen House on Sunday, November 16, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM$999,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3065056
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,948 sq. ft.
Charming detached single-family home featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, ideally situated in a central and highly desirable neighbourhood. Set on a level lot backing onto a peaceful park, this property combines comfort, privacy, and convenience. Families will appreciate being within the catchment area for W.E. Kinvig Elementary and Princess Margaret Secondary. Access to outdoor recreation right from your backyard, while Unwin Park—with its trails, sports fields, and water park—is just steps away. This home ensures effortless access to everyday amenities. BC Assessment is over $1,100,000—one of the few homes listed under $1M with a nice lot & livable condition. A layout offering SUITE POTENTIAL, this home offers great value, income options, and future growth potential. OH Sat/Sun 1-3pm More detailsListed by eXp Realty of Canada, Inc.- ALEX YAO
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1688 E 29th Avenue in Vancouver: Victoria VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R3064579
1688 E 29th Avenue Vancouver V5N 2Y6 $1,699,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3064579
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,864 sq. ft.
Charming Mid-century bungalow on an oversized 33x155' south-facing lot. Main floor features two bedrooms, formal dining, hardwood floors, and a renovated kitchen and bath with quartz counters and stainless appliances. Full-height three-bedroom suite with separate entry, modern updates, and electric baseboard heat—ideal for extended family, two-family living, or mortgage-helper potential. Enjoy raised garden beds, fruit trees, and ample yard space for entertaining or kids to play. Move-in ready or prime for redevelopment into duplex, fourplex, or single-family home with laneway house on this double fronted lot. Quiet, community-focused neighborhood close to parks, schools, shopping and transit. FIRST SHOW: Nov 6, 6-7pm. OPEN: Nov 9, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services- ALEX YAO
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8683 Seascape Drive in West Vancouver: Howe Sound Townhouse for sale in "Caulfeild Plan" : MLS®# R3064828
8683 Seascape Drive West Vancouver V7W 3J7 $1,838,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3064828
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,385 sq. ft.
Perched in exactly the right spot within the Complex, welcome to Seascape Drive. From the main floor, there are clear, ever ending views of Howe Sound. This townhome provides discerning buyers with all the options of a single-family home; yet the ease to ‘Lock up & Leave’ if you wish. The views are intimate & ever changing, you will never tire of the colour, the expanse, the sunsets. Each day is a veritable smorgasbord of the best nature has to offer! The rooms on each level take full advantage of these views. Many updates & improvements from the original build. Not the least of which is a heat pump which provides heat in the winter & Air Con in the summer. Please ask for the list of updates, they are impressive! More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex- ALEX YAO
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1 15 W 20th Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie 1/2 Duplex for sale in "Fifteen Twenty" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3064014
1 15 W 20th Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2C2 OPEN HOUSE: Nov 14, 202501:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Friday, November 14, 2025 1:00PM - 4:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Nov 15, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Saturday, November 15, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Nov 16, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Sunday, November 16, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM$2,799,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3064014
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,709 sq. ft.
Designed by Jacqueline Taggart, this custom 2-storey home pairs timeless transitional architecture with elegant interiors & functional livability. Expansive main floor features 10ft ceilings, Esmeralda quartzite kitchens with Bertazzoni appliances, custom millwork throughout & lift-and-slide doors that lead to your private South-facing yard. Upstairs, vaulted 11'8 ceilings crown three spacious bedrooms. The primary bedroom is a generous 13'3 x 13'7 with a walk-in closet, sliding glass doors to your sunny balcony & a truly luxurious ensuite. Ample storage throughout the home highlighted by an epoxied crawlspace. With thoughtful planning, premium finishes, & a true single-family feel, this home elevates everyday comfort for families & down-sizers alike. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty- ALEX YAO
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2 15 W 20th Avenue in Vancouver: Cambie 1/2 Duplex for sale in "Fifteen Twenty" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3064449
2 15 W 20th Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2C2 OPEN HOUSE: Nov 14, 202501:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Friday, November 14, 2025 1:00PM - 4:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Nov 15, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Saturday, November 15, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Nov 16, 202502:00 PM - 04:00 PM PSTOpen House on Sunday, November 16, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM$2,899,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3064449
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,684 sq. ft.
Custom home in Vancouver’s sought-after Main Street neighbourhood. Designed by Jacqueline Taggart, this premium 2-storey back duplex has generous room sizes throughout & truly feels like a single-family home. The main floor features 10ft ceilings, large kitchen with Bertazzoni appliance package, Esmeralda quartzite counters, & seamless flow to your private patio & backyard. Upstairs offers vaulted 11'8 ceilings, 3 generous bedrooms, & a spa-inspired primary suite with walk-in closet, luxurious ensuite, & sliding glass doors to your Juliet balcony. Thoughtful storage throughout: custom built-in millwork, crawlspace, generous closets, & vaulted garage ceiling. Perfect for families seeking quality, design, & location on the best street in one of Vancouver’s most desirable pockets. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty- ALEX YAO
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68 15055 20 Avenue in Surrey: Sunnyside Park Surrey Townhouse for sale in "Highgrove" (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R3062031
68 15055 20 Avenue Surrey V4A 9X8 $999,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3062031
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,528 sq. ft.
Welcome to Highgrove II, a highly sought-after 55+ community featuring this stunning semi-detached townhome that feels just like a single-family home. Beautifully finished with hardwood and ceramic floors, crown moulding, high ceilings, and large windows offering a serene treed view. The spacious layout includes a large den perfect for a guest bedroom or home office. Enjoy an extra-large, private south-facing backyard and plenty of visitor parking nearby. Ideally located steps from shopping, recreation, library, medical offices, trails, and transit. Immaculately maintained with many newer updates—move right in and enjoy! OPEN HOUSE - SAT, NOV 1, 2-4 PM More detailsListed by RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty- ALEX YAO
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3310 Henry Street in Port Moody: Port Moody Centre House for sale : MLS®# R3062514
3310 Henry Street Port Moody V3H 2K5 $1,698,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3062514
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,812 sq. ft.
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2-storey single-family home with over 2,800 sqft of thoughtfully designed space. Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms plus a den and 3 full bathrooms, this home is perfect for growing families. The main level offers a bright, functional layout with a cozy fireplace and access to a 309 sqft covered deck—perfect for year-round enjoyment. The lower level includes a 1-bedroom + den suite with separate entrance, ideal for extended family, guests, or rental income. Tastefully updated with over $180K in quality renovations, this move-in-ready home offers exceptional value. Located just minutes from Inlet SkyTrain Station, and less than 10 minutes from shopping centres, cafes, restaurants, and more—A must see! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty- ALEX YAO
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How many detached Single-Family Houses are for sale in Greater Vancouver?
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Current Market Trends
- Inventory Levels: Limited supply drives up prices, particularly in central areas.
- Zoning Changes: Municipalities are updating zoning laws to allow for more infill housing, potentially changing the landscape of single-family neighbourhoods.
- Redevelopment Potential: Many older single-family lots are being purchased for redevelopment into duplexes, townhomes, or multi-family projects.
- Demand: Despite high prices, demand for single-family homes remains strong due to their lifestyle benefits and long-term investment potential.
Popular Areas for Single-Family Homes in Greater Vancouver
1. Vancouver (City of Vancouver)
- West Side: This area includes prestigious areas like Point Grey, Dunbar, and Shaughnessy. Homes here are larger, often on spacious lots, and command some of the highest prices in Canada.
- East Vancouver: More affordable than the West Side, this area is popular among young families and has a mix of older character homes and newer builds.
2. Burnaby
- Burnaby is known for its central location and strong transit options. It offers a mix of classic bungalows and newly built luxury homes in neighbourhoods like Deer Lake, Metrotown, and Burnaby Heights.
3. North Vancouver
- Offers scenic surroundings, proximity to mountains, and excellent schools. Areas like Edgemont, Lynn Valley, and Upper Lonsdale are especially popular with families.
4. West Vancouver
- Home to some of the region’s most luxurious and expensive properties, often with panoramic ocean or mountain views. Popular neighbourhoods include British Properties, Dundarave, and Ambleside.
5. Richmond
- Richmond is located near the airport and offers newer subdivisions and older homes on large lots. It’s known for its quiet neighbourhoods and strong Asian cultural influence.
6. Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody (Tri-Cities)
- These suburban areas provide more affordability and space. Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau in Coquitlam are in high demand among growing families.
7. Surrey and Langley
- Offering some of the most affordable detached homes in Greater Vancouver. Popular among first-time buyers and investors, with rapidly developing communities like Clayton Heights, Fleetwood, and Willoughby.
Why Buy a Single-Family Home in Greater Vancouver?
- Renovation Potential: More flexibility to customize or redevelop the property.
- Privacy & Independence: No shared walls or common areas.
- Outdoor Space: Private yards for gardens, kids, or pets.
- Value Appreciation: Detached homes historically appreciate faster than condos or townhomes.
Single-family homes in Vancouver are a highly sought-after form of real estate, known for their privacy, space, and long-term investment value. Despite being among Canada’s most expensive housing types, they remain a popular choice for families, investors, and developers.
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