The building features a very elegant lobby entrance, wide hallways, an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, meeting room, insuite laundry & of course Underground secure parking. 4 units per floor. Rare Penthouse #1601 for sale with 2 balconies. Southeast facing offers immense amount of light; and a satisfying City view. Nicely renovated with granite countertop, newer cabinets, engineered wood in living & 2nd bedroom. Seldom will you find such elegance, character & charm. Prime SE corner with a bright, spacious floor plan. Feels more like a house with the entertainment size living room, gas fireplace (included gas 12-16 flrs), wall of windows & skylights. French doors lead to the den or 2nd bedroom. Too great to miss!
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Elevator |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Concrete, Hardwood |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| View Description | CITY |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
| Price | $759,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 1175 |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Age Of Building | 40 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Architecture Style | Penthouse |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Snow Removal |
| Building Name | The Empress |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $628.54 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Snow Removal |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Under Building |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Not Allowed |
| Pet Restrictions | No Cats, No Dogs, No |
| Rental Suites | None |
| Units In Development | 59 |
| MLS® # | R3092384 |
|---|---|
| Area | Burnaby South |
| Neighbourhood | Metrotown |
| City | Burnaby |
| Postal Code | V5H 4J4 |
| Gross Taxes | $2,120.38 |
| Zoning | CD |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3092384 / Active | 02-23-2026 | $759,900 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 15' x 15' ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 17'7 x 17'7 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 11'5 x 11'5 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11'3 x 11'3 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 10'6 x 10'6 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Yes | #4 |
| Main Level | No | #3 |
Listed by: Sutton Group Seafair Realty
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1601 6282 Kathleen Avenue has a sell-speed score of 33/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 27.6% above comparable active properties in Metrotown. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5H 4J4, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.
Annual avg PM2.5 4.4 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Burnaby South, Burnaby (~2.2 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
Burnaby currently sees ~1 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~7 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~30 °C baseline, ~32.4 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~3 projected.
Annual precipitation ~1393 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1445 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~47.8 mm baseline, ~53.3 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.
Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~24 days baseline, ~25 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
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1601 6282 Kathleen Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.4 km from Patterson, with a 25 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Willingdon Ave @ Maywood St (0.17 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (88/100).
Based on 39 comparable active apartments/condos in Metrotown, the average asking price is $679,998. This listing is priced 11.8% above the neighbourhood average.
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