Ivy Creek Whalley: A Complete Building Guide
If you're searching for an affordable, well-established condo in Surrey's most active neighbourhood, Ivy Creek at 13475 96 Avenue deserves a close look. This 43-unit residential building in Whalley was built in 1995, giving it that solid construction quality of the mid-1990s while sitting in one of Metro Vancouver's fastest-evolving urban cores. Here's everything you need to know about living at — or investing in — Ivy Creek.
About Ivy Creek: The Building at a Glance
Located at 13475 96 Avenue, Whalley, Surrey, Ivy Creek is a low-to-mid-rise residential building completed in 1995. With just 43 units, it has the kind of tight-knit community feel that larger tower developments simply can't replicate. Strata fees tend to be more predictable in buildings this size, and neighbour familiarity is a genuine quality-of-life advantage.
- Address: 13475 96 Avenue, Surrey, BC
- Neighbourhood: Whalley
- Year Built: 1995
- Total Units: 43
- Building Type: Residential Condo
Want to see current listings inside the building? View all Ivy Creek listings and building details here.
Why Whalley? Understanding the Neighbourhood
Whalley is Surrey's designated city centre and one of the most supply-rich markets in the region. With 708 active listings and an average price of $807,000, it offers genuine entry-level and mid-market opportunities that are increasingly rare across Greater Vancouver. That average price point makes Whalley — and buildings like Ivy Creek — particularly attractive for first-time buyers and investors looking to maximize rental yield relative to purchase price.
The neighbourhood is anchored by King George SkyTrain Station, placing Ivy Creek residents within easy reach of downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, and beyond. Surrey Central Mall, Holland Park, and a rapidly expanding restaurant and retail scene add to the everyday livability. If you want to get a feel for the full area, explore our Whalley neighbourhood guide for schools, parks, transit scores, and more.
Who Is Ivy Creek Best Suited For?
First-Time Buyers
With Whalley's average condo price sitting well below $807K and Ivy Creek's modest 43-unit strata keeping overhead manageable, this building is a realistic stepping stone into homeownership for buyers priced out of White Rock (avg. $1.55M) or Willoughby Heights (avg. $1.14M). If you're comparing options across the region, browse all Surrey condo listings to put Ivy Creek in context.
Investors
Whalley's rental demand is consistently strong, driven by proximity to SkyTrain, Surrey's growing tech and healthcare employment base, and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. A 1995-built building with lower strata fees and established depreciation reports can offer more predictable carrying costs than pre-sale developments. Check current Ivy Creek listings to assess cap rates and rental potential.
Downsizers
For buyers moving out of a larger Surrey home, a boutique building like Ivy Creek offers a manageable transition — smaller community, no overwhelming tower amenities you'll never use, and a price point that often leaves meaningful equity to reinvest or retain.
What to Know Before You Buy at Ivy Creek
Buildings from the mid-1990s in the Lower Mainland have a specific maintenance profile worth understanding before you write an offer:
- Depreciation Report: Request the most current strata depreciation report. Buildings of this age in BC should have one on file. It will outline upcoming capital expenditures — roof, envelope, mechanical systems — and help you assess special assessment risk.
- Strata Minutes: Review at least 2 years of strata meeting minutes. Look for recurring maintenance issues, disputes, or deferred repairs.
- Rainscreen & Envelope: Many 1990s BC buildings underwent remediation for leaky condo syndrome. Confirm Ivy Creek's envelope status and whether any work was completed.
- Parking & Storage: With 43 units, confirm what's included with a specific suite — underground stall, storage locker, or bike storage.
Not sure where to start? Reach out to our team and we can connect you with the right due diligence resources specific to Ivy Creek and Whalley strata properties.
Explore More Surrey & Cloverdale Buildings
Ivy Creek is one of many established and new developments worth exploring across Surrey. Use our full buildings directory to compare properties by neighbourhood, year built, and price range. You can also use the interactive map to see how Ivy Creek sits relative to transit, schools, and amenities in Whalley.
Looking beyond Whalley? Check active listings in Clayton, Fleetwood Tynehead, and Fraser Heights for single-family alternatives, or explore White Rock condos and townhomes if you're open to the South Surrey waterfront market.
Ready to Tour Ivy Creek?
Whether you're a buyer, investor, or just researching your options, the Ivy Creek building page has current listings, floor plan types, and recent sales data to help you make an informed decision. Our team knows Whalley deeply — get in touch today to schedule a showing or get a free market evaluation.
For additional South Surrey and White Rock expertise, connect with our trusted partners: South Surrey White Rock Realtors, White Rock Real Estate Listings, and if Langley is also on your radar, Langley Homes For Sale.