16646 78A Ave
Surrey · PID 017-779-391
Questions go to a licensed BC REALTOR® (PREC) with Vanak Realty. Free, no obligation.
What BC law allows here
Under BC's small-scale multi-unit housing law, the city must allow at least 4 homes on this lot (a multiplex, a house with suites, or a house plus a laneway home).
Front of the lot
Street view, aerial photo and map from Google; drag to look around. Photos may be a few years old. Imagery © Google. Open in Google Maps ↗
Lot facts
- Address
- 16646 78A Ave
- City
- Surrey
- PID
- 017-779-391
- Lot size
- 669 m² · 7,201 ft²
- Zone
- R3 Houses, duplexes & small multiplexes R3 rules
- Homes guide
- How many homes can I build in Surrey?
- Assessed value (2026)
- $1,556,000 (land $1,308,000)
- Property tax
- about $5,330 a year
Zoning rules · R3 · Urban Residential Zone
Small-scale multi-unit housing for 2 to 6 units on urban lots typically 560 m2 or larger.
- Max floor area
- 6,458 ft² (600 m²), floor space ratio 0.90
- Max height
- 30 ft (9.0 m), 3 incl. basement (houseplex) storeys
- Max building footprint
- 4,177 ft² (388 m²)
- Setbacks
- side 1.2 m, rear 7.5 m, flanking side 2.4 m
- Homes
- 2 on lots >=4,050 m2; on lots 280-4,050 m2: 4 (house or duplex, with suite/coach house/garden suite), 6 on eligible lots in Frequent Bus Stop Areas, 2 inside Transit-Oriented Areas; lots <280 m2: 3 (2 in TOA). Heritage-protected or unserviced lots: 2. R3 also permits a houseplex.
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (consolidated to 2026-09-21, last amendment By-law 22120) · Part 15; Schedule G. Estimated from the bylaw for a lot of this size; confirm with the city before buying or building.
More on the map
The map shows this lot's true shape and buildable area, slope, sun and shadow, walking distances, schools, hazards, rents and building permits nearby.
Nearby lots
- 16539 77A Ave 1,120 m² · R2
- 16572 78A Ave 660 m² · R3
- 16594 77A Ave 1,168 m² · R2
- 16609 78A Ave 688 m² · R3
- 16633 78 Ave 987 m² · R3
- 16656 78A Ave 691 m² · R3
- 16676 78 Ave 1,350 m² · R2
- 16717 78A Ave 627 m² · R3
- 16729 78A Ave 660 m² · R3
- 7753 166A St 1,296 m² · CD
- 7853 166 St 668 m² · R3
- 7871 166 St 660 m² · R3
Data updated Nov 2, 2026. Sources: lot lines from city open data and ParcelMap BC, zoning from each city's open data and bylaw, values from city open data where published, BC Bills 44 and 47. Estimates only, not an appraisal or legal advice; confirm with the city.