Exceptional development opportunity: 6,732 SF south-facing corner site in Burnaby’s Royal Oak Urban Village, one block from SkyTrain. Designated for *Medium Density Mixed-Use*, this site supports a mid-rise project featuring ground-floor retail and five levels of residential. Estimated buildable area of 25,000–28,000 SF allows for 22–28 units (1BR, 2BR, and 3BR mix) plus 2,000–2,500 SF of prime commercial space and underground parking. Ideal for developers seeking a high-exposure, transit-oriented project in a rapidly evolving hub. *Note: All images are artist renderings for conceptual purposes only. Final design and density subject to municipal approval. Buyer/Agent to independently verify all zoning and development specifications.*
| Structures | Land Only |
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| Price | $2,999,000 |
|---|---|
| Property Type | Land |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Near Shopping |
| Utility Type | Sanitary Sewer At Lot Line, Storm Sewer At Lot Line, Electricity At Lot Line, Natural Gas At Lot Line, Phone At Lot Line, Cable At Lot Line |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Lot Size | 6561 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 64.12 |
| MLS® # | R2997235 |
| Area | Burnaby South |
| Neighbourhood | Metrotown |
| City | Burnaby |
| Postal Code | V5J 1L6 |
| Gross Taxes | $5,216.22 |
| Zoning | M4 |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R2997235 / Active | 05-01-2025 | $2,999,000 |
Listed by: eXp Realty & eXp 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.
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5507 Dorset Street has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5J 1L6, 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 (~0.6 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.
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5507 Dorset St, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.3 km from Royal Oak, with a 27 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Antrim Ave @ Victory St (0.24 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (80/100).
Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Burnaby, similar properties average $2,862,833 across 4 active listings — this listing is 4.8% above the Burnaby average.
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