4857 Buxton St, Burnaby BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3093932

$2,388,000
Est. Mortgage $10,564/mo
4 Beds
2 Baths
2292 sqft
1042 $ /sqft
1956 built
$2,388,000
Est. $10,564/mo with 20% down
Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver
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Property Details for 4857 Buxton Street

This lovely view lot and solid home at the heart of the Forest Glen area awaits you to become its new owner. With north-south orientation, this 9306 sq ft lot has a wide 66 -feet frontage, both back and side lane access, and breathtaking mountain and city view. R1 zoning, ideal Small-Scale Multi-Unit development potential. Forest Glen Park and associated Deer Lake trail system is only steps away. Quiet street with beautiful, lush trees, near transit, easy walking distance to Metrotown, BCIT, and desirable Marlborough Elementary/Moscrop Secondary catchments.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features Full
Appliances Included Refrigerator
Heating Type Electric
# of Kitchens 2
Flooring Hardwood
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Private Yard
View Description BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN & CITY
Roof Fibreglass
Structures Residential Detached

Building Details

Price $2,388,000
Total Bedrooms 4
Total Bathrooms 2
Full Bathrooms 2
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 2292
Year Built 1956
Age Of Building 70
Building Type Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Architecture Style Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt.
Stories 2
Ownership Type Freehold NonStrata
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Carport Single, Front Access, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces 3

Lot & Land

Lot Size 9306
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 66
MLS® # R3093932
Area Burnaby South
Neighbourhood Forest Glen BS
City Burnaby
Postal Code V5H 1J2
Gross Taxes $7,760.81
Zoning R1

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3093932 / Expired 02-26-2026 $2,388,000
R2941202 / Sold 12-18-2024 $2,699,900
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Living Room 16'7 x 16'7 ft
Main Level Dining Room 15'4 x 15'4 ft
Main Level Bedroom 12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level Bedroom 11'6 x 11'6 ft
Main Level Bedroom 9'5 x 9'5 ft
Main Level Kitchen 11'10 x 11'10 ft
Basement Level Family Room 11'2 x 11'2 ft
Basement Level Bedroom 12'7 x 12'7 ft
Basement Level Kitchen 16'6 x 16'6 ft
Basement Level Laundry 13'0 x 13'0 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #4
Below No #3

Listed by: RE/MAX Heights Realty

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
Moscrop Secondary School
Above Average
1.19 km
7.4/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
Burnaby Montessori School
2.16 km
Secondary
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby
Above Average
2.93 km
10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Nelson Ave @ Buxton St
0.08 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Metrotown Stn
1.18 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate
Below Average
Violent Crime Rate
Low
Property Crime Rate
Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Average
32.7%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average
12.1%
Owner Occupied
Below Average
42.6%
Employment Rate
Average
63.2%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise
Unlikely
Railway/Sky train Noise
Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise
Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines
Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
Unlikely
Flood Area
Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries
Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

50 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
B
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $2,388,000
Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 1.18 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Unlikely
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How FOREST GLEN BS compares
This property
133 DOM
Listed
Forest Glen BS avg
Burnaby avg

4857 Buxton Street has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced in line with comparable active properties in Forest Glen BS. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V5H 1J2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5H 1J2, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

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.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.4 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Burnaby South, Burnaby (~2.3 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Moderate

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.

Precipitation Increasing

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.

Drought Stable

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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Schools NearBy

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance
Schools Near 4857 Buxton Street

Pre-computed routes from 4857 Buxton St, Burnaby, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Metrotown → Waterfront
    35 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby
    17 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Metrotown → Production Way
    37 min
  • Richmond Centre via Metrotown → Brighouse
    60 min
  • YVR Airport via Metrotown → YVR-Airport
    61 min

By car (off-peak)

  • Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
    12 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
    1 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
    7 min
  • Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
    15 min
  • YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
    17 min

Calculate your commute

4857 Buxton St, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.2 km from Metrotown, with a 35 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Nelson Ave @ Buxton St (0.08 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (72/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 4857 Buxton Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 68

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 72

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
44

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 4857 Buxton Street

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $647
Maintenance fee 0
With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $9,768/month in total housing costs on this $2,388,000 property — $9,121 mortgage payment, $647 property tax.
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Based on $6,868/month estimated rent and $9,982/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$3,114/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 48%.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Forest Glen BS, Burnaby

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This Home $2,388,000
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Based on 2 comparable active Single Family Residences in Forest Glen BS, the average asking price is $2,388,000. This listing is priced 0% below the neighbourhood average.

Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

Listing Agent & Brokerage

Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver

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Walkability & Transit Near 4857 Buxton Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 68

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 72

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
44

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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