Willoughby Heights Real Estate Guide
The Heartbeat of Willoughby
Willoughby Heights is now the most densely populated area of Langley Township. It sits on the south side of Highway 1 and east of 200th Street. It has seen a massive influx of new construction over the last 10 years with no signs of slowing down. It is one of the most sought after areas in Langley and our clients love living here once they find their perfect Willouhgby home for sale.
Costco is very close by, but good luck finding parking on a weekend! All the big box stores are located at the bottom of the hill at 200th Street including Walmart, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Willowbrook Mall, which has it all.
Willoughby also borders downtown Langley City, so there is quick access to all of the small independent businesses, restaurants, and shops. It’s a great place to live.
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Willoughby Heights At A Glance
Minutes away from everything you could possibly need
Willoughby Heights is great for the urban family who wants quick access to shopping and all the necessities, while still being close to Highway 1 for the Vancouver commuter.
Looking to go for dinner or a little entertainment? Grab a steak and lobster dinner at S&L then head to a Vancouver Giants game at the Langley Events Center. There are many restaurants, pubs, and ways to entertain the family, all within a five minute drive. It is the best place to move into.
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Willoughby Heights
Defining Characteristics
Convenient & Accessible
Everything you’ll need for your Willoughby lifestyle is convenient and accessible within a 5 minute drive.
Plenty of Entertainment
From the largest Cineplex in Canada, to Chuck-E-Cheese, to the Langley Event Center. You have so many options at your fingertips.
Big Box Stores
Costco, Superstore, Home Depot, Walmart, Best Buy, Home Sense, and the list keeps going.
Independent Shops
Feel like supporting local? Hit up the small coffee shops or the smaller independent restaurants in the area.
Dog Friendly
Check out the Yorkson Dog Park! It even has an obstacle course for your furry friends.
World Class Sports Facility
The Langley Events Center is a 320,000 sq. ft. stadium that seats almost 6,000 guests.
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Willoughby Heights Housing Market
Willoughby Heights is known for its charming new detached homes, condos, and townhouses.
Mostly built within the last 10 to 15 years, this is a newly established neighbourhood that is growing faster than construction can keep up. For detached homes, the Willoughby homes for sale are typically large with smaller lots, and the condos and townhouses have an upper-scale feel to them. With many strata lots, the neighbourhoods tend to be very well kept.
Because of the dense population, traffic and parking can be a little more difficult during peak times.
Neighbourhood Appeal
Walking distance to everything, including transportation, schools, shopping, and restaurants.
Willoughby Heights is attracting young professionals and growing families. It has got a lot of Willoughby townhomes for sale that people can easily buy and move into.
If you are friendly and outgoing and would enjoy chatting with your neighbours you’ll love living in Willoughby. The community is very tight-knit. Be prepared for hundreds of kids to knock on your door for Halloween candy. Those little rascals will cut across driveways and hit over 100 houses in a single night.
Not in the mood to renovate an older home to your taste? Gotta have that white shaker-style cabinetry in your kitchen? Start your search in Willoughby and check out the available Willoughby homes for sale, Willoughby townhomes for sale, and Willoughby condos for sale.
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Willoughby Heights Lifestyle
Expect a convenient and accessible lifestyle
Willoughby Heights Is Great For
Young People & Couples
Because of the availability and affordability of starter homes, Willoughby is great for young couples and first-time home buyers.
Commuters
If you have to commute to the city every day, Willoughby will be your go-to choice in Langley, simply for its accessibility to the highway.
Imagining Your Life In Willoughby Heights
Your entertainment & restaurant situation…
Entertainment? Plenty to choose from! The Cineplex is right across Highway 1, the Langley Events Center almost always has something going on, and there are many parks scattered throughout the community if you want to take the dog for a jog. Look out for the Willoughby homes for sale near the park to live near a park.
Restaurants and Pubs? Restaurants, pubs, and breweries are all a few minutes away. You may even be able to walk home from Dead Frog Brewery and they allow dogs on the patio. That’s pretty cool.
Coffeeshops? There are plenty of new coffee shops scattered throughout.
Casino? Yes, with a great pub and a new steakhouse.
What you’ll do after work…
Head to the gym, swing by Superstore to load up on groceries, or grab a cocktail at a local restaurant.
Hobbies you can pick up…
SPORTS! There are so many options at the Langley Events Center. Feel free to call Matt for a game of tennis. Or call Chris for a pint at S + L Kitchen & Bar. The dog park in Yorkson is great and the other owners are always friendly.
How you’ll spend your weekends…
BBQing with your neighbours or heading out to a restaurant patio. Just ensure you pick the Willoughby townhome for sale that has a great backyard for a part. And if you are really brave, try Costco on a Saturday.
Willoughby Heights is...
Family-Friendly
There is an abundance of young and growing families moving into Willoughby. Wondering why? Read through the rest of these points.
Pet-Friendly
Absolutely. Both the Yorkson dog park and Dead Frog Brewery are both dog friendly. Hit up one or both!
Commuter Friendly
Willoughby offers quick access to Highway 1, which makes the commute downtown a little shorter than most other areas.
Budget Friendly
There is something for everyone in Willoughby. Start with Willoughby condos for sale or search for luxury Willoughby homes for sale. There are plenty of options to choose from, with more coming every day.
Clean and Tidy
Strata properties and pride of ownership keep the neighbourhood looking beautiful all year round. Most things are kept in great shape.
Sports Friendly
Tennis courts, ice arenas, soccer fields, playgrounds… I can keep going but I think you get the point.
What You'll Love
If you are looking at a Wiloughby home for sale, you’ll love that everything is close by and there is so much to do in the area. You’ll love the neighbours, the cleanliness of the streets, and the pride of ownership. All summer long you’ll see neighbours washing their vehicles in the driveway, gardening, or BBQing in the backyard.
What You Might Not Like
208th St. has a notorious reputation for heavy traffic at rush hour. The good news is that council has voted to widen the roads and continue construction so by the time you read this, the issue may already be resolved. Keep this in mind before you decide to purchase a Willoughby home for sale.
The Willoughby Housing Market
Willoughby Real Estate Stats
Average Willoughby Heights Home Prices
Homes For Sale
$1.1M+
Townhomes For Sale
$600K+
Condos For Sale
$400K+
The Rental Market
Willoughby is a very rental friendly area of Langley. There are many basement suites, condos and townhouses available from a variety of price ranges. A few even come fully furnished. Rental rates start as low at $800 a month for a one-bedroom basement suite. But, if you want to move here permanently, know that is is better to purchase a Willoughby home, townhouse, or condo that is for sale.
Key Landmarks & Amenities
Plenty of options to keep the family busy!
At A Glance
Willoughby Heights provides...
Good Selection of Schools
There are plenty of new schools all with great ratings within Willoughby.
Quick Access To The Highway
Jump on the highway in just a couple minutes. There's also a McDonald's/Tim Hortons/Starbucks en route for your morning coffee.
Parks + Outdoors
Willoughby is home to a lot of parks. There are too many to list and all are very well maintained. Hit up your favorite or rotate through them all.
A Well-Planned Community
It's easy to navigate Willoughby based on the numbered streets. But be warned, with its sprawl, it can be easy to get turned around at first.
Easy Daily Living
Willoughby offers easy living and quick access to everything you'll need for day-to-day living.
Access To Langley City
Willoughby borders Langley City and is just a short 10-minute drive away. If Willoughby doesn't have it, you can bet Langley City will.
PROMINENT & LOCAL BUSINESSES
Willoughby Town Center is the hub of this community. The large scale strip mall has everything you need from a large grocery store, cold beer & wine, a pharmacy, coffee shops, and small restaurants. It is only half complete with many more businesses moving to the area in the near future. You too can open up your business here after you get one of the Willoughby townhomes for sale and move in here.
Twin's Favourite Picks
The Mad Italian Pizza Co.
S & L Kitchen + Bar
Town Center
Other Notables
Restaurants & Pubs
Streats Willoughby Kitchen
Noma Sushi
Monviso Chicken and Smoke BBQ
Banchan Korean Bistro
Village Donair and Kebab
S+L Kitchen and Bar
Freshii
Gateway Pizza
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
McDonald’s
A&W
Tim Hortons
Starbucks
Wendy’s
Jugo Juice
Breweries
Dead Frog Brewery
Coffee Shops
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Mattus
Retail
Town Center Liquor Store
Hunni’s Clothing
Premium Label
Coastal Riders
Banks
Royal Bank
TD
Canadian Western Bank
Uptown Capital
BMO
Fitness
Oxygen Yoga
F45 Training
Gold’s Gym
Willoughby Community Center
Grocery Stores
Hakam’s Your Independent Grocer
Willoughby Market
Medical
Langley Hospital
Lots of walk-in clinics
Location + Accessibility
Not far from all the major places
Willoughby is one of the best spots for location and accessibility in all of Langley. On the south side, you’re bordered against Langley City and have everything a big city offers. On the north side, you’re bordered against Highway 1, which gives you access to Burnaby, Vancouver, Chilliwack and the rest of the Lower Mainland. Plus, there is coffee on the way out. So, what are you waiting for? Come and visit this place now and check out the place. When here, do check out the beautiful Willoughby homes for sale and if you like one, you can book to purchase it soon.
Proximity To...
To Costco Langley: 5 to 10 minutes / within 5km
To Downtown Vancouver: 40 min
To Burnaby: 30 min
To Surrey City Centre: 35 min
To Skytrain Line: 35 min
To YVR Airport: 1 hour
To USA Border: 30 min
To Ferries: 50 min
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Bus
Great
Lots of bus routes and accessibility throughout Willoughby.
Taxi/Rideshare
Great
Lots of taxis and ride-share available throughout Willoughby.
Skytrain
None
You’re a 35 minute bus or car ride away from the closest Skytrain.
Walkability
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands throughout Willoughby will require you to drive there – so a car is an absolute must.
Bikeability
Bikeable
Willoughby is a fairly bikeable area with bike lanes throughout and most things within reasonable biking distance. Keep in mind that there is a lot of road construction, so roads might not be smooth.