Elgin Chantrell
The 2026 Surrey Neighbourhood Guide
What Elgin Chantrell Actually Is
Elgin Chantrell sits in the heart of South Surrey between roughly 24 Ave & 32 Ave from 140 St east to 152 St, bounded north by the Sunnyside Acres Forest & south by the Crescent Park line. The neighbourhood is built around 2 anchors: Hazelmere Country Club on the eastern edge with its 18-hole course, & Chantrell Park Estates, a 1990s & 2000s estate-home subdivision that defined the modern character of the area.
The housing footprint is overwhelmingly estate detached on 1/2-acre to 1-acre lots, with mature canopy, gated entries on a handful of streets, & a near-zero density profile. Original 1980s & 1990s estate homes mix with newer 2000s & 2010s rebuilds. There is essentially no townhouse, condo, or strata product inside the core, & redevelopment pressure is low because of large-lot zoning & strong owner equity.
The Bottom Line
Elgin Chantrell is the wealthiest pocket in Surrey: estate detached on 1/2-acre to 1-acre lots between roughly 24 Ave & 32 Ave from 140 St to 152 St, anchored by the Hazelmere Country Club, the Chantrell Park Estates, & some of the highest-ranked public schools in the district. Detached benchmarks $2 Million to $5 Million+. There is no townhouse or condo product in the core. If you want estate living with golf, top schools, & old-money quiet inside Metro Vancouver, Elgin Chantrell sets the bar.
Vibe
Estate Country Club
Primary Commute
Highway 99
Established
1990s Estate Era
Detached Prices
$2 Mil to $5 Mil+
Townhouse Prices
$950K to $1.2 Mil
Condo Prices
$700K to $1.1 Mil
Who Elgin Chantrell Is Best For
Elgin Chantrell consistently delivers for buyers who want estate-level privacy & top public-school catchment. The 4 buyer types who land here:
- •Estate-Home Families: buyers needing 4,500 to 7,000 sqft of finished space on 1/2-acre+ with double or triple garage, pool, & coach house.
- •Top Public-School Families: parents who pick a home based on the Elgin Park Secondary & Chantrell Creek Elementary catchments specifically.
- •Golf-Anchored Buyers: Hazelmere Country Club members & golf-lifestyle buyers who want a 5-minute drive from house to first tee.
- •Privacy-First Downsizers: sellers leaving Vancouver West Side or West Vancouver who want comparable estate living at a meaningful discount with newer build quality.
Real Estate & Housing in Elgin Chantrell
Elgin Chantrell is essentially a luxury detached market. Original 1980s & 1990s estate detached on 1/2-acre lots typically runs $2 Million to $2.8 Million. Updated or newer-build estate detached on 1/2 to 3/4-acre lots sits $2.8 Million to $4 Million. Trophy parcels with full updates, view, or 1-acre+ lot footprints push $4 Million to $5 Million+. The very top end of Chantrell Park Estates trades higher in private deals.
Newer attached product fills in along the perimeter. Townhouses in the Southaven & Elgin Townhouses developments run $950,000 to $1.2 Million for newer 3-bed product. Condos, including Southaven New Build, Elgin Condos, & the King & Crescent presale, sit $700,000 to $1.1 Million for typical 1-bed & 2-bed product. Estate-side inventory turns slowly, with many homes held 15 to 25+ years by original owners.
What's moving in 2026: well-renovated estate detached in the $2.5 Million to $3.5 Million zone with golf-course or forest backing, & 1-acre lots that read as land-banking opportunity. What sits: dated builds at full retail, & oversized rebuilds priced like Point Grey without the location case.
Schools & Families
Chantrell Creek Elementary is the headline catchment elementary, consistently 1 of the highest-rated elementaries in the Surrey district & a major driver of parental demand. Sunnyside Elementary serves the western edge. Elgin Park Secondary is the high-school anchor & is consistently 1 of the top-ranked public secondaries in the entire Lower Mainland by Fraser Institute & academic indicators.
For families who want independent options, Southridge School at 32 Ave & 152 St is a short drive away & is 1 of the top private K-12 schools in BC. Many Elgin Chantrell families also commute kids to Crofton House, St. George's, or York House in Vancouver. The combined public + independent school depth here is the strongest in Surrey.
Commute & Getting Around
Elgin Chantrell is a car-first neighbourhood. Highway 99 via 32 Ave or 24 Ave is the primary spine into Vancouver. Real-world drive times: 35 to 50 minutes into downtown Vancouver off-peak, 20 to 25 minutes to Surrey City Centre, 15 to 20 minutes to Tsawwassen & the BC Ferries terminal, & 8 to 12 minutes to White Rock or Morgan Crossing.
There is no SkyTrain access in the area, & no near-term transit upgrade is on the books. The R6 RapidBus on King George provides the closest frequent spine. For most residents, the lifestyle premium of estate privacy & school catchment outweighs the commute friction. Many families maintain a Vancouver office presence & treat South Surrey as the primary residence.
Lifestyle, Shopping, & Amenities
For day-to-day shopping & dining, Morgan Crossing at 24 Ave & 152 St is the closest commercial anchor: a Whole Foods Walmart-free open-air mall with restaurants, boutiques, & professional services. Grandview Corners 5 minutes east covers the second commercial cluster. Daily groceries, restaurants, & services are a 5 to 10-minute drive in any direction.
Outdoors & Recreation
Hazelmere Country Club is the social & recreational anchor for many Elgin Chantrell residents: 18-hole golf, tennis, fitness, & a strong year-round event calendar. Membership has historically been waitlisted, & the club's footprint shapes the neighbourhood feel along the eastern edge.
Crescent Park Forest south of 28 Ave gives the area real second-growth canopy, walking trails, & off-leash dog space. Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest on the northern edge is another large public green space with multi-use trails. The Semiahmoo Trail heritage route runs through the area as well.
What Works & What Doesn't
What Works
- Estate-lot privacy on 1/2-acre to 1-acre footprints, rare in Metro Vancouver.
- Chantrell Creek Elementary & Elgin Park Secondary catchments, top public schools.
- Hazelmere Country Club golf & social anchor inside the neighbourhood.
- Mature tree canopy & strong forest connectivity (Crescent Park, Sunnyside Acres).
- Stable inventory, low turnover, strong long-term equity story.
- Morgan Crossing & Grandview Corners 5 minutes away for daily shopping.
Trade-Offs
- No SkyTrain & no near-term transit option.
- No townhouse, condo, or entry-level inventory inside the core.
- Property taxes on estate parcels are substantial.
- Renovation & insurance on older estate stock can be costly.
- Limited new-build inventory, most product is resale.
- Slow daily commute into Vancouver, this is car-first living.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elgin Chantrell a good neighbourhood for families?
Yes, & it's arguably the strongest family neighbourhood in Surrey for buyers above $2 Million. Chantrell Creek Elementary & Elgin Park Secondary are top-ranked public schools, the canopy & forest network supports outdoor life, & estate lot sizes give kids real yard space. The trade-off is car-first commuting & limited entry-level inventory.
How much does a home cost in Elgin Chantrell in 2026?
Original 1980s & 1990s estate detached on 1/2-acre lots typically runs $2 Million to $2.8 Million. Updated or newer-build estate detached on 1/2 to 3/4-acre lots sits $2.8 Million to $4 Million. Trophy parcels with full updates, view, or 1-acre+ lots push $4 Million to $5 Million+.
What schools are in the Elgin Chantrell catchment?
Chantrell Creek Elementary & Sunnyside Elementary at the elementary level, & Elgin Park Secondary for high school. Elgin Park is consistently 1 of the top-ranked public secondaries in the Lower Mainland, & Chantrell Creek is a top-rated elementary. Independent options nearby include Southridge School at 32 Ave & 152 St.
Is there a country club in Elgin Chantrell?
Yes, Hazelmere Country Club sits on the eastern edge of the neighbourhood with an 18-hole golf course, tennis, fitness, & social facilities. Many Elgin Chantrell residents are members, & it shapes the community feel along the east side of the area.
What is the commute from Elgin Chantrell to downtown Vancouver?
Off-peak car commute via Highway 99 & the Massey Tunnel runs 35 to 50 minutes. Rush-hour can push that meaningfully. There is no SkyTrain in the area, & the closest station is King George via a 25-minute drive or bus-then-train. Most residents accept the commute trade-off for the estate & school value.
How does Elgin Chantrell compare to Morgan Creek?
Morgan Creek is gated, golf-anchored around the Morgan Creek Golf Club, & dominantly newer 1990s & 2000s estate detached. Elgin Chantrell is more spread out, with larger average lots, more mature canopy, & a stronger public-school case. Both sit at similar pricing tiers, with Elgin Chantrell offering more variety in lot size & home age.
Is Elgin Chantrell Right for You?
3 honest questions to run before you commit:
- •Do I value top public schools: Chantrell Creek + Elgin Park is the strongest public-school case in Surrey. If that catchment matters to your family, Elgin Chantrell delivers.
- •Am I OK with estate-only entry pricing: there is no townhouse or condo here. Entry detached starts at $2 Million+ & rises quickly with lot size, view, & age.
- •Will I use the golf & forest amenity: Hazelmere & the Crescent Park forest network are part of why people pay the premium. If you don't use them, you're paying for amenity you won't use.
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