Discover Manarola: A Boutique Lowrise Condo in Fleetwood Tynehead
If you're searching for a well-built, manageable-sized condo in one of Surrey's most established family neighbourhoods, Manarola at 8733 160th Street deserves a spot on your shortlist. Built in 2014 by the Pioneer Group, this 51-unit lowrise offers a quieter, more intimate living experience than the larger towers popping up elsewhere in the city. You can view the full building profile, current availability, and past activity on the Manarola building page.
About Manarola
Manarola is a lowrise concrete-and-wood-frame style community of just 51 homes. Completed in 2014, it is old enough to have an established strata history and new enough to avoid many of the maintenance headaches that come with older buildings. Smaller buildings like this tend to feel more neighbourly, with fewer shared amenities to manage and a tighter-knit owner community.
Key Building Facts
- Address: 8733 160th Street, Surrey (Fleetwood Tynehead)
- Year built: 2014
- Total units: 51
- Building type: Lowrise condo
- Builder: Pioneer Group
What the Suites Offer
Manarola condos are known for their modern kitchen finishings. Expect quartz countertops paired with stainless steel appliances, a combination that remains popular with today's buyers and doesn't feel dated more than a decade after construction. For first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors alike, that kitchen package is a practical selling point: it's durable, easy to maintain, and appeals to renters and future resale buyers.
Because the building is a lowrise, many suites enjoy a more grounded connection to the surrounding neighbourhood, with easier access in and out compared with high-rise living.
The Fleetwood Tynehead Neighbourhood
Manarola sits in Fleetwood Tynehead, one of Surrey's most sought-after residential pockets. The area currently has roughly 307 active listings with an average price near $1.285 million, driven largely by detached homes and townhouses. That's where condos like Manarola come in: they offer a more accessible way to buy into a high-demand neighbourhood without the six-figure premium of a single-family home.
Fleetwood is well regarded for its family-friendly feel, established schools, parks, and convenient access to shopping and transit corridors. The Fraser Highway and 88th Avenue corridors keep daily errands close, and commuters appreciate the connections toward Surrey Central, Langley, and the rest of Metro Vancouver.
Who Is Manarola a Good Fit For?
- First-time buyers: A newer-generation building with modern finishings in a desirable school catchment area.
- Downsizers: Lowrise living with fewer stairs and elevators to contend with than a high-rise, in a neighbourhood they may already know.
- Investors: Quartz-and-stainless kitchens and a Fleetwood address tend to attract steady rental interest.
- Young families: Condo affordability combined with proximity to Fleetwood's parks and schools.
How Manarola Compares to Nearby Options
Condo buyers across Surrey have plenty to choose from. In Whalley, where there are around 689 active listings averaging roughly $792K, you'll find a much higher concentration of towers and newer high-density developments. Guildford, with about 204 active listings averaging $755K, offers another price point for apartment buyers. Manarola sits in a different category: a boutique lowrise in a primarily single-family neighbourhood, which can mean a calmer, more residential atmosphere.
To explore similar options, browse all apartment and condo listings across Surrey and Cloverdale, or check the full buildings directory to compare year built, unit counts, and builders side by side.
Tips for Buying at Manarola
- Review the strata documents carefully. Ask for the depreciation report, minutes from the past two years, and the current contingency reserve fund balance.
- Check for rental and pet bylaws. These vary building to building and can affect both lifestyle and investment plans.
- Confirm parking and storage. Make sure the unit you're considering includes the stall and locker you need.
- Compare recent sales. Look at what comparable suites have sold for within the building to price your offer confidently.
See Manarola on the Map
Want to understand the surroundings before booking a showing? Use our interactive map to see how Manarola relates to transit, schools, parks, and shopping in Fleetwood Tynehead.
Planning a Move Beyond Surrey?
If you're weighing options across the region, our partner sites cover neighbouring markets in depth. Check out South Surrey White Rock Realtors, browse White Rock Real Estate Listings, or see what's available through Langley Homes For Sale.
Next Steps
Ready to see inside? Visit the Manarola building page for current listings and details, or contact our team to arrange a private showing and get a clear picture of what suites in this building are actually trading for.