Sell My House in Delta
On this page (10 sections)
- Tsawwassen home prices, October 2026
- Ladner home prices, October 2026
- North Delta home prices, October 2026
- What Delta's 2024 zoning change lets a buyer build
- If your Delta house has a suite
- Short-term rentals in Delta
- Beach Grove, Boundary Bay and the shoreline
- Disclosure and the title
- What I need from you to price your home
- Selling in Delta: your questions answered
Delta is three markets in one municipality. Tsawwassen and Ladner are reported by the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® board, and North Delta is reported by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, so the benchmark prices below come from two different sets of statistics. A Beach Grove house, a Ladner Village house and a North Delta house near Scott Road are three different sales.
This page gives the three sets of benchmark prices, then what Delta's zoning lets a buyer do, how its suite rules work and what I need to price your home.
Tsawwassen home prices, October 2026
| Home type | Benchmark price | Change in 1 month | Change in 1 year | Change in 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $1,103,800 | −0.8% | −1.4% | −9.4% |
| Detached | $1,469,500 | −2.6% | +0.7% | −6.8% |
| Townhouse | $878,400 | −0.9% | −7.4% | −13.9% |
| Apartment | $588,800 | +5.9% | −7.0% | −11.9% |
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® MLS® Home Price Index, October 2026 (released November 2, 2026). How these figures are defined and sourced
Ladner home prices, October 2026
The MLS® Home Price Index benchmark for a typical Ladner home was $1,023,500 in October 2026, down 6.5% from a year earlier. Detached homes were $1,262,500 (down 4.3% over the year), townhouses $909,300 (down 10.2%) and apartments $620,000 (down 5.6%).
| Home type | Benchmark price | Change in 1 month | Change in 1 year | Change in 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $1,023,500 | −1.0% | −6.5% | −11.4% |
| Detached | $1,262,500 | −1.7% | −4.3% | −10.1% |
| Townhouse | $909,300 | −1.1% | −10.2% | −10.8% |
| Apartment | $620,000 | +5.7% | −5.6% | −12.4% |
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® MLS® Home Price Index, October 2026 (released November 2, 2026). How these figures are defined and sourced
North Delta home prices, October 2026
The MLS® Home Price Index benchmark for a typical North Delta home was $1,024,900 in October 2026, down 6.8% from a year earlier. Detached homes were $1,165,900 (down 9.2% over the year), townhouses $867,500 (little changed at −1.4%) and apartments $475,700 (down 11.2%).
| Home type | Benchmark price | Change in 1 month | Change in 1 year | Change in 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $1,024,900 | +1.3% | −6.8% | −15.0% |
| Detached | $1,165,900 | +0.6% | −9.2% | −15.7% |
| Townhouse | $867,500 | +2.6% | −1.4% | −11.7% |
| Apartment | $475,700 | −0.7% | −11.2% | −16.9% |
Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Statistics Package, October 2026 (released November 3, 2026). How these figures are defined and sourced
| Home type | Sales | Active listings | Median sale price | Sales vs a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | 182 | $1,182,500 | +22.6% |
| Townhouse | 3 | 32 | $805,000 | 0.0% |
| Apartment | 4 | 41 | $540,000 | −50.0% |
Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Statistics Package, October 2026 (released November 3, 2026). How these figures are defined and sourced
What Delta's 2024 zoning change lets a buyer build
The Delta Optimist reported that Delta council gave the small-scale multi-unit housing amendments preliminary approval on a Monday, with the Province's deadline of June 30, 2024. Delta's own news item gives the readings as June 3, 2024. I have not found the bylaw numbers or the adoption date, so I have not quoted them.
| Lot | Units allowed |
|---|---|
| Lots above the size threshold | At least 4 |
| Lots above the threshold within 400 m of frequent transit | At least 6 |
Sources: Corporation of Delta news item and Delta Optimist report (as of November 1, 2026). The size threshold and the bylaw text are not stated in either, so confirm them with Delta before relying on this table.
The Delta Optimist reports that Delta kept its own setback, height and floor-area standards instead of the Province's site standards, so four units are not automatic on every lot. It also reports that garden suites and coach houses need at least 1.5 m setbacks from all lot lines and have to sit behind the principal dwelling. For a seller, that means the right question is not whether the lot is zoned for four units but whether four units physically fit on it.
If your Delta house has a suite
Delta's secondary suite page says suites are permitted in most single detached houses, one per house, and must meet the Zoning Bylaw and the BC Building Code. A suite cannot be strata-titled or sold, but it can house family or be a long-term rental. A building permit is still required to build one.
It says Secondary Suite Rental Permits are no longer required or issued, effective April 8, 2024. A property with a suite must have a water meter, and water and sewer are billed quarterly by consumption. An owner who lives in the house and earns no rental income can sign a Non-Rental Annual Declaration to waive the flat-rate utility charge.
For a seller, the paper matters more than the suite. A buyer's lawyer will ask whether the suite had a building permit, and an unpermitted suite is easier to deal with before the house is listed.
Short-term rentals in Delta
I could not find a current Delta page on short-term rentals, and the Delta Optimist reported in an earlier article that Delta had no specific short-term rental regulations.
The Province's rule sits on top of anything Delta requires. The Province says the principal residence requirement applies in municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more. A short-term rental can only be the host's usual home, "where they make their home day-to-day," plus one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit on the same property. A bed and breakfast is allowed only if the owner lives on the property.
Any rental for fewer than 90 consecutive days must also be registered with the Province, one registration number per unit. The Province lists the fee as $100 a year for a host's principal residence and $450 a year for a secondary unit such as a suite or cottage, and compliance with local bylaws is a condition of registration.
Beach Grove, Boundary Bay and the shoreline
Part of Tsawwassen sits behind a dike and beside Boundary Bay, which changes what a buyer asks about. I cover the shoreline and flood rules, the dike and foreshore, and the zoning questions in my Tsawwassen East guide.
Disclosure and the title
What a seller must tell a buyer is the same across BC, and I cover it on my home sellers FAQ.
What I need from you to price your home
Send me the address. I will pull recent sales and the competing listings near you from the MLS®, then check the lot against Delta's rules. Tell me whether the house has a suite, and whether it had a permit.
Selling in Delta: your questions answered
Which real estate board reports Delta prices?
Two. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® board reports Tsawwassen and Ladner, and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board reports North Delta, so the benchmark prices on this page come from two sets of statistics.
Can a Delta homeowner have a secondary suite?
Delta's page says suites are permitted in most single detached houses, one per house. A suite must meet the Zoning Bylaw and BC Building Code, needs a building permit to build and cannot be strata-titled or sold.
Does a Delta suite need a rental permit?
No. Delta's page says Secondary Suite Rental Permits are no longer required or issued, effective April 8, 2024. A building permit is still required to build a suite.
How much parking does a Delta suite need?
One on-site space, except for a suite under 33 m² or one within 400 m of frequent transit on Scott Road, according to Delta's page.
Can a buyer run an Airbnb in a Delta house?
The Province requires a short-term rental in a municipality of 10,000 or more to be the host's principal residence, plus at most one suite or accessory unit, and registered with the Province.
What Buyers & Sellers Say
Excerpts from Google reviews for Jared Gibbons, REALTOR® at Royal LePage Little Oak Realty (Suite 201 - 15272 Croydon Dr, Surrey). Quoted word for word; initials only.
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5 out of 5 stars
“Jared has been a massive help, both in the purchase of our home and the selling of our previous home. Very responsive to communication and willing to help way beyond my expectations. Can't recommend him enough!”
R.B. Google review
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5 out of 5 stars
“Awesome experience dealing with Jared. Selling my house was so easy actually he made it so smooth we had so many things going on at that time but he took care of the deal and got us a good price for our condo. Hope to work with him in future.”
J.V. Google review
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5 out of 5 stars
“Jared was efficient and proactive, which led to a quick sale of our family home! He listened and acted with care and understanding creating a smooth and seamless experience that exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Jared.”
J.W. Google review
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