Walnut Grove
directly north of Highway 1 and just east of Port Kells, Surrey
Walnut Grove is a thoughtfully planned community that is popular for commuters and made up of almost all single family homes and townhouses.
Being close to the highway, Walnut Grove has attracted all sorts of small and large businesses including two major grocery stores, independent and chain restaurants, and the largest movie theater in the lower mainland, as well as an olympic-sized swimming pool at the rec center.
Walnut Grove At A Glance
Everything you want at your fingertips
Walnut Grove is the suburban life you see in movies. With space between homes and gated retirement communities, it’s a peaceful place to live away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Langley.
Don’t let the quietness of the town fool you; there are many great places to grab some food and drinks. They even have a new independent vegan restaurant that is getting rave reviews.
Walnut Grove is known for its schools and parks. If you are a young family, this is a great place to plant some roots. Once our clients move to Walnut Grove they never leave. They may upgrade homes, but they always want to stay in the neighborhood.
Walnut Grove's
Defining Characteristics
Commuter's Paradise
If you commute to Vancouver daily, the quick access to the highway will shave hours off your week.
Has The Daily Staples
Skip the madness of the Costco parking lot. Everything you need is right in town.
Well Planned Community
Navigating Walnut Grove is easy with most roads winding to and from 88th Ave, which is the main strip though the town.
Great Schools
Walnut Grove schools have a great reputation and make it a great place to raise a family.
Lots of Independent Shops
Small coffee shops and independent restaurants give this area a small community vibe
Pride of Ownership
Owners take pride in their homes, especially in the retirement communities. The gardens in the spring are beautiful.
Walnut Grove
Housing Market
Walnut Groves real estate market is a mix of townhouses, retirement communities, and single family homes. There are only a couple of condo complexes in the area.
This community was built in the late 1980s and 1990s. The lot sizes are typically less than 10,000 sq. ft. and the homes in the area rarely have basement suites. All of the homes are fully serviced.
There is plenty of street parking in this well thought out community.
Neighbourhood Appeal
A quiet area to raise a family or to retire and relax
Families love Walnut Grove. The schools are great, the parks are beautiful, and the neighbours are friendly. It’s a community that takes care of each other and is one of the safest places to live in Langley. In the evening it seems like everyone is out for a walk, and everyone says hello to you as you pass by.
There are plenty of places close by to go for a nice dinner, or hit a drive-through if you’re craving a Big Mac or Teen Burger. There’s a little bit of everything in Walnut Grove to skip the trip into downtown Langley.
For commuters, there is easy access to Hwy 1 from 200th Street, or the new on-ramp at 216th for anyone on the east end of town.
Walnut Grove Lifestyle
A Well-Planned Community Great For Family Life
Walnut Grove Is Great For
Young Families
The schools, parks, and community vibe are why so many people choose Walnut Grove as their destination to plant long term roots.
Retirees and Seniors
There are many 55+ townhouse rancher style complexes. Walnut Grove is known for a great place to downsize and to say goodbye to climbing stairs.
Imagining Your Life In Walnut Grove
How you’ll spend your weekends…
Hanging out with the family in your backyard or a neighbourhood park.
Your entertainment & restaurant situation…
There are some great restaurants, an ice arena and rec center, and the Fraser Valley’s largest movie theater – Colossus by Cineplex (That also has arcade games).
What you’ll do after work…
Grab a bite at The Italian, take the kids to the skate park, walk the dog, or catch a movie. It is easy to find things to do in Walnut Grove.
Hobbies you can pick up…
Well, it depends on your age! If you are retired, many stratas have started activities clubs, which gather groups to play bingo, crib or just hang out at the pool. If you are a young family… take the dog for a walk, go for a bike ride, take swimming classes at the rec center, or dust off the old skateboard and try not to die. Maybe leave the skateboarding to the kids?
Walnut Grove is...
Senior Friendly
88th Ave is lined with 55+ complexes that are all very well maintained.
Commuter Friendly
Quick access to the highway shaves hours per week off your commute.
Entertrainment
From restaurants, to pubs, to ice arenas, to movie theaters. There is plenty to do on this side of town.
Proud
Proud of their homes, proud of their yards, and proud of their schools. You can’t help but notice when spending some time here.
Sports Friendly
Skate park, ice arena, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, running tracks, the list goes on and on.
What You'll Love
You’ll love the friendly neighbours and the community feel of Walnut Grove. You’ll love that you have a small town vibe while still having a selection of activities and restaurants to choose from. You’ll love to walk at sunset through the different neighbourhoods as the majority of homes are well kept and show pride of ownership.
Being a tight knit community there is less crime than other rural areas of Langley. Neighbours look out for each other and are always willing to lend a hand or lend a tool.
Walnut Grove is its own community away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Langley.
What You Might Not Like
Both the 200th Street interchange and the 208th Street overpass can get bogged down in traffic at rush hour, and the drive to Costco at Christmas time takes three times as long as it would any other day.
Walnut Grove is a sought after area, so the prices of homes can come at a premium. However, anyone who lives there now will tell you it’s worth the extra investment.
The Market
Real Estate Stats
Average Walnut Grove Home Prices
Detached Houses
$900K+
Townhouses
$550K - $900K
Condos
$400K - $550K
The Rental Market
Due to the lack of condos and the fact that the majority of the townhouses are age restricted, there are not many rentals in Walnut Grove. You may find the odd detached home for rent, and in that case, you’re looking at around $2,500 and up from there. More if you have pets.
Key Landmarks & Amenities
Plenty of options to choose from to keep the family busy!
At A Glance
Walnut Grove provides...
Entertainment
Plenty of options to choose from to keep the family busy!
A good Selection of Schools
Walnut Grove schools have a great reputation for being some of the best in Langley.
Great Food + Dining
For a small town vibe, plenty of options here!
Sports
From tennis courts to the track, there are plenty of facilities to play your favourite sports.
Community
Pride of ownership and a great community vibe.
Easy Daily Living
All the necessities within a short driving distance.
PROMINENT & LOCAL BUSINESSES
The commercial and retail area runs along 88th Avenue, which is the main drag through Walnut Grove. The majority of shops are close to the 200th street interchange, with a few more mini malls and local businesses sprinkled a little farther east.
Twin's Favourite Picks
The Italian Osteria and Cheese Bar
Browns Social House
Oak and Thorne
OTher Notables
Restaurants & Pubs
Browns Social House
Oak and Thorne
The Italian Osteria and Cheese Bar
Walnut Grove Pub
Sushi Asakusa
Ocean Park Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald’s
A&W
Dairy Queen
Subway
Taco Bell
Tim Hortons
Breweries
No Breweries in Walnut Grove
Grocery Stores
Save On Foods
IGA
Kin’s Farm Market
Coffee Shops
Wired Monk
Gourmet Donuts & Coffee
Starbucks
Mattu’s
The Water Shed
Retail
Peninsula Runners
Dena’s Boutique
Premium Label
Walnut Grove Swim
Banks
TD Bank
BMO
Vancity
RBC
CIBC
Coast Capital
Fitness
Anytime Fitness
Total Fitness
30 Minute Hit
Club 16
Innovative Fitness
Location + Accessibility
Pride of ownership and a great community vibe.
The Walkability of Walnut Grove is not great. You’ll want to own a vehicle unless you live close to the 200th Street interchange. Everything is within a five minute drive but just a little too far to want to carry groceries. You’ll never have an issue finding parking whether it be at a local business or in front of your home.
Proximity To...
(calculated by drive time)
To Costco Langley: 15 min
To Downtown Vancouver: 40 min
To Burnaby: 30 min
To Surrey City Centre: 30 min
To Skytrain Line: 25 min
To YVR Airport: 1 hour 20 min
To USA Border: 30 min
To Ferries: 55 min
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Bus
Good
There are plenty of bus routes and accessibility throughout Walnut Grove.
Taxi/Rideshare
Good
There should be a good availability of taxis and ride-shares.
Skytrain
None
You’re a 25 minute bus or car ride away from the closest Skytrain.
Walkability
Car Dependant
Most errands are best done with a car.
Transit Score
Minimal Transit
It is possible to get on a bus.
Bikeability
Bike-able
Fairly flat with good bike lanes.