Fraser Valley · neighbourhood guide
Delta
Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta: three communities, one municipality.
Overview
Living in Delta
Delta covers the farmland and village feel of Ladner, the sunny coastal community of Tsawwassen with its ferry terminal, and North Delta's established residential neighbourhoods bordering Surrey.
The essentials
What shapes the market here.
Housing stock
Detached-heavy, from 1960s and 70s homes on large lots in North Delta and Ladner to newer developments in Tsawwassen Springs and along Tsawwassen's bluff.
Transit
Bus connections to Scott Road and Bridgeport Canada Line stations; the Massey Tunnel replacement will change access to Richmond and Vancouver.
Lifestyle
Boundary Bay, Centennial Beach, Ladner Village, Burns Bog, Watershed Park and some of the region's best cycling and birding.
Schools
Delta School District (SD37). Catchments vary; confirm by address.
Real estate in Delta
Working with Merv in Delta.
Mervin Truong is a licensed real estate advisor with RE/MAX 2000 Realty and a member of Candid Real Estate Group, helping people buy, sell and invest in Delta and across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Every plan starts with how buyers are responding to comparable homes nearby.
Office
Mervin Truong Personal Real Estate Corporation
Candid Real Estate Group · RE/MAX 2000 Realty
15127 100 Ave #103
Surrey, BC V3R 0N9
Office 604-583-2000
Direct 778-885-9433
hello@mervintruong.ca
Market snapshot · September 2026
Delta by the numbers.
Last month’s sales, listings and prices by home type, with thirteen months of context. Updated monthly from the board data.
Detached houses · September 2026
Buyers have room to negotiate in North Delta. About 11 of every 100 listings sold, and homes sold 4% under asking on average.
11%
Buyers’ market
Sales ratio: sales as a share of active listings this month.
- Sale price
- $1,100,000
- No change vs Aug
- Price per sq ft
- $471
- ▲ 4% vs Aug
- Days on market
- 39
- ▲ 44% vs Aug
- Sale-to-list
- 96%
- ▲ 1% vs Aug
- Active listings
- 209
- ▲ 3% vs Aug
- Sales
- 24
- ▲ 26% vs Aug
View as table
| Month | Sale price | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,267,500 | 32 sales · 276 listings |
| Oct 2025 | $1,270,000 | 31 sales · 261 listings |
| Nov 2025 | $1,275,000 | 26 sales · 251 listings |
| Dec 2025 | $1,310,000 | 19 sales · 185 listings |
| Jan 2026 | $1,295,000 | 12 sales · 199 listings |
| Feb 2026 | $1,302,500 | 22 sales · 206 listings |
| Mar 2026 | $1,199,000 | 27 sales · 218 listings |
| Apr 2026 | $1,193,750 | 20 sales · 244 listings |
| May 2026 | $1,262,950 | 32 sales · 263 listings |
| Jun 2026 | $1,238,000 | 33 sales · 245 listings |
| Jul 2026 | $1,219,000 | 40 sales · 222 listings |
| Aug 2026 | $1,095,000 | 19 sales · 203 listings |
| Sep 2026 | $1,100,000 | 24 sales · 209 listings |
View as table
| Month | Sales ratio | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 12% | 32 sales of 276 listings |
| Oct 2025 | 12% | 31 sales of 261 listings |
| Nov 2025 | 10% | 26 sales of 251 listings |
| Dec 2025 | 10% | 19 sales of 185 listings |
| Jan 2026 | 6% | 12 sales of 199 listings |
| Feb 2026 | 11% | 22 sales of 206 listings |
| Mar 2026 | 12% | 27 sales of 218 listings |
| Apr 2026 | 8% | 20 sales of 244 listings |
| May 2026 | 12% | 32 sales of 263 listings |
| Jun 2026 | 13% | 33 sales of 245 listings |
| Jul 2026 | 18% | 40 sales of 222 listings |
| Aug 2026 | 9% | 19 sales of 203 listings |
| Sep 2026 | 11% | 24 sales of 209 listings |
By community
Most competitive: Scottsdale (19%) · Most choice: Sunshine Hills Woods (6%)
| Community | Listings | Sales | Sales ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordel | 56 | 6 | 11% |
| Scottsdale | 53 | 10 | 19% |
| Annieville | 50 | 5 | 10% |
| Sunshine Hills Woods | 50 | 3 | 6% |
Competitive and choice readings need at least 10 listings; ratios above 100% mean last month’s sales exceeded this month’s listings.
Source: SnapStats® (snap-stats.com), compiled from Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and Greater Vancouver REALTORS® MLS® data captured October 1, 2026. Figures cover September 2026 versus the previous month. Accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed by the source; not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Delta.
Its position on the peninsula puts it in a rain shadow, with measurably less rainfall than much of the region. It is one reason buyers choose it despite a longer commute.
Adjacent pockets share a lot: lot sizes, home ages and schools. Municipal services and tax rates differ, and some buyers prefer North Delta's quieter streets.
A new crossing is expected to improve access over the long term. The timing and effect on specific properties remain uncertain; I treat it as context rather than a reason to buy.
About Delta
Ask a specific question.
Which streets, which buildings, which schools, and what a realistic budget buys. I answer with current data.
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