City CentreAround Mill Lake
- Area
- In the centre of Abbotsford, with Mill Lake Park at its southern edge
- Homes
- About 62% of homes are apartments under 5 storeys; 16,620 residents
Neighbourhood guide · City of Abbotsford
Central Abbotsford takes in City Centre around Mill Lake, the Historic Downtown and the UDistrict around the University of the Fraser Valley. All three have their own neighbourhood plans. This is an MLS® area with no official City boundary, so schools and parks here are placed by address.
Written by Jared Gibbons, REALTOR®, Royal LePage Little Oak Realty, on October 10, 2026. I have worked in Fraser Valley real estate for 11+ years. Facts come from the official sources noted on this page. Rules and boundaries change, so confirm anything important with the City of Abbotsford.
General information only. Not legal, planning or financial advice. Confirm zoning, plan designations and school catchments before you buy or sell.
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Type the address to see its zoning, ALR status, lot size and other public map checks. Then send it to me and I’ll check the zoning and neighbourhood plan questions before you write an offer.
Quick facts
Homes for sale
Central Abbotsford offers urban convenience with easy access to shopping, dining, and major amenities. The area features condos, townhomes, and detached homes appealing to first-time buyers and investors. Explore active Central Abbotsford listings below, and contact Jared today for local market expertise. Explore Abbotsford East neighbourhoods, Abbotsford West, and Abbotsford farms and acreages. Use buyer resources when planning your move.
For the City Centre, Historic Downtown, UDistrict, Mill Lake Park, local schools and City plans, see my Central Abbotsford neighbourhood guide.
Schools
Parks and recreation
Homes and land
Planning and zoning
See the City’s neighbourhood plans.
Selling
Send me your address and I’ll give you a call to talk about how to get the most value from your home.
Call or text 604-928-1361 or email jaredgibbons@royallepage.ca.
FAQ
The City Centre, Historic Downtown and UDistrict neighbourhood plans.
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre is at 32900 Marshall Road and is open 24/7.
The University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus is at 33844 King Road, in the UDistrict.
Schools at addresses here include Godson, Jackson, Centennial Park and Ten Broeck elementary schools, Abbotsford Middle and Abbotsford Senior Secondary. Check the catchment locator for the exact address.
Mill Lake Park at 32960 Mill Lake Road, the Centennial Outdoor Pool and the International Friendship Garden.
Use my Central Abbotsford homes for sale page, or call or text me at 604-928-1361.
ALR status is set property by property. About 72% of Abbotsford’s land is in the Agricultural Land Reserve, so check the exact address on the Agricultural Land Commission map. You can also check an address with the zoning lookup at the top of this page.
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