Mission
Larger lots and valley views at the Fraser Valley's eastern gateway.
Mission sits at the eastern edge of the Fraser Valley, where the Fraser River meets Stave Falls and the mountains rise behind town. It is connected by the Mission Bridge and Highways 7 and 11, and the West Coast Express commuter train terminates here.
The housing mix runs from older homes on large lots in the town core to acreages and newer hillside subdivisions with valley views. Fraser River Heritage Park, the Mission waterfront, and nearby trails give the city an outdoor, small-town feel within reach of Abbotsford and Maple Ridge.
Buying in Mission
Mission offers larger lots and more space per dollar than Surrey or Langley, with acreages, older homes, and newer hillside subdivisions. Buyers trading a longer commute for room should check well and septic on rural properties, and confirm West Coast Express schedules if commuting downtown.
Selling in Mission
Mission buyers are often moving out from Surrey or Langley for space, so they compare value against closer-in suburbs. Homes with usable land, outbuildings, or view lots stand out; a pre-listing inspection helps on older homes and rural properties.
Fraser Valley market snapshot
Region-wide figures, September 2026 (Fraser Valley Real Estate Board). These are not Mission-specific — check current numbers before buying or selling.
- Sales (Sept 2026)
- 922
- Benchmark price vs Aug 2026
- −1%
- Benchmark price vs Sept 2025
- −7%
- Active listings
- 9,763
- Active listings vs 10-yr seasonal avg
- ~31% above
- Market conditions
- Buyer's market
- Bank of Canada policy rate
- 2.25% (prime 4.45%)
Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, September 2026 statistics (reported October 2026); Bank of Canada (next rate decision October 28, 2026). Market conditions change — ask for current comparables for your street.
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Explore other areas
- Surrey City Centre — Downtown Surrey — SkyTrain, SFU, and high-rise living.
- Guildford — Established Surrey neighbourhood anchored by Guildford Town Centre.
- Fleetwood — Family neighbourhood on the path of the Surrey–Langley SkyTrain extension.
- Cloverdale — Historic town centre with a small-town main street inside Surrey.
- Newton — One of Surrey's largest neighbourhoods, centred on 72 Avenue and King George Boulevard.
- South Surrey / White Rock — Beaches, Grandview Heights, and the Fraser Valley's waterfront community.
- Langley — Langley City and Township — Willoughby, Willowbrook, and room to grow.
- Abbotsford — Fraser Valley's eastern hub — airport, university, and room to grow.
- Richmond — Island city living — Canada Line access, Steveston, and Richmond Centre.
- New Westminster — The Royal City — heritage streets, riverfront, and SkyTrain to downtown.
- Delta — North Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen — family communities south of the Fraser.
