This Langley condo sold in 17 days—here’s why young buyers are flocking east

From one young couple to another, this Willoughby Heights condo in Langley was sold in just 17 days. Besides amenities like a gym and rooftop barbeque areas, the main attraction of this property was its potential for growth.

The property

Type: Apartment/Condominium

Neighbourhood: Willoughby Heights

Beds: 2

Baths: 2

Year built: 2022

Parking: Garage, underground, visitor parking

Taxes: $3,208.36

Maintenance fees: $428.08

The sale

Spacious, bright and finished with sleek details, this 899-square-foot unit in Alexander Square was purchased during the 2017 presale by a young couple with two dogs, and finally moved in after a long delay in construction in 2023. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home also features a sizeable den, large windows and a coveted corner layout for added privacy. Situated in Willoughby Heights, the condo sits directly across from an elementary school and within walking distance to groceries, a brunch restaurant and a bus stop.

By 2025, the couple’s lives had changed—now a family of five, they decided it was time to upsize. Their buyers? Another young couple with a dog.

Originally listed at $668,800 in February, the apartment sold for $660,000 in just 17 days. Listing agent Margot Miller of Homelife Benchmark Langley notes that she’s seeing more young buyers relocate from Vancouver to Langley, a trend that shows no signs of slowing down.

The big picture

Langley is divided into two municipalities: City of Langley, population around 35,000, and Township of Langley, which is home to nearly 160,000 and the Alexander Square condominium. Miller describes Township of Langley as a place “where city meets country living”, explaining that while the area is seeing an increase in shops, recreational centres and restaurants, 75 per cent of the land is still in the Agricultural Land Reserves (ALR).

“It is a real focus on marrying the two together,” she says. “But the Township of Langley is currently working on parks and putting schools where they’re needed as the density increases, and family is still the focus.”

This June, the Langley School District revealed plans for 18 major construction projects, including building new schools and school expansions. Alongside this, the Township is designing the Willoughby Community Centre, which will include fitness facilities, a 37.5 metre lap pool and various supporting community recreation spaces like a library and multipurpose rooms.

Miller adds that most realtors and clients she now meets at showings are from Vancouver.

“I think it all started back when COVID hit,” she says. “I remember hearing about Vancouver residents wanting a little bit of outdoor space, and so they funneled out from the Vancouver area and towards Langley.”

Beyond lifestyle, affordability remains a key driver. With nearly half of Metro Vancouver’s farms located in Langley, grocery prices are estimated to be a whopping 11.7 per cent lower than in Vancouver, while overall living costs come in nearly 10 per cent cheaper. For young couples eager to plant their roots, Langley offers room to breathe—both financially and literally.

“When my husband and I first got married in 1990, we moved to Langley,” Miller says. “We saw the potential for growth but also that country lifestyle—the city-meets-country feel. And still to this day, it’s the same. It’s a great place to start a family.”