7879 Welsley Dr, Burnaby BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3108519

$1,890,000
Est. Mortgage $8,361/mo
4 Beds
3 Baths
2948 sqft
641 $ /sqft
1975 built
$1,890,000
$1,950,000
Est. $8,361/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 7879 Welsley Drive

Some homes are just houses. This one is where a family grows. Set in Burnaby Lake — one of Burnaby's most sought-after neighbourhoods — this 3,000 sq ft home gives families the space they actually need. Three bedrooms upstairs. A fully self-contained 2-bedroom walkout suite below — perfect for grandparents, a nanny, or rental income that helps carry the mortgage. Unobstructed northwest views of the North Shore mountains from both levels. Multiple decks. A private hot tub. A backyard that actually invites you outside. Good schools. Green space. A community families discover and never leave. This is not a starter home. This is the home you grow into. All measurements approximate. Buyer to verify if important.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 1474
Basement Features Full
Fireplace 2
Heating Type Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
# of Kitchens 2
Flooring Other
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Balcony, Private Yard
View Description CITY & MOUNTAIN
Roof Asphalt
Structures Residential Detached

Building Details

Price $1,890,000
Total Bedrooms 4
Total Bathrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 3
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 2948
Year Built 1975
Age Of Building 51
Building Type Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Architecture Style Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt.
Stories 2
Ownership Type Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Carport Multiple
Total Parking Spaces 4
Rental Suites Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size 7200
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 60
MLS® # R3108519
Area Burnaby South
Neighbourhood Burnaby Lake
City Burnaby
Postal Code V5E 3X4
Gross Taxes $7,128.69
Zoning R-1

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3108519 / Active 04-08-2026 $1,890,000
R2980572 / Expired 03-20-2025 $2,188,800
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Kitchen 11'10 x 11'10 ft
Main Level Living Room 17'3 x 17'3 ft
Main Level Dining Room 13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level Primary Bedroom 13'2 x 13'2 ft
Main Level Bedroom 12'4 x 12'4 ft
Main Level Bedroom 12'4 x 12'4 ft
Main Level Foyer 11'9 x 11'9 ft
Main Level Eating Area 11'8 x 11'8 ft
Basement Level Kitchen 11'8 x 11'8 ft
Basement Level Family Room 12'6 x 12'6 ft
Basement Level Dining Room 12'6 x 12'6 ft
Basement Level Bedroom 15'9 x 15'9 ft
Basement Level Den 10'10 x 10'10 ft
Basement Level Laundry 18'11 x 18'11 ft
Basement Level Storage 16'2 x 16'2 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level Yes #4
Main Level No #4
Basement No #3

Listed by: 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.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
Lakeview Elementary School
Above Average
0.35 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
St. Francis de Sales
Above Average
1.98 km
8.7/10
Elementary,Secondary
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus
Above Average
2.09 km
9.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Canada Way @ Morley St
0.24 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Edmonds Stn
2.49 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Average
27.9%
No Certificate/Degree
Average
14.4%
Owner Occupied
Below Average
39.4%
Employment Rate
Above Average
68.2%

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

No data
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
Price competition grade
No comparable data
Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 2.49 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Unlikely
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How BURNABY LAKE compares
This property
93 DOM
Listed
Burnaby Lake avg
Burnaby avg

7879 Welsley Drive 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.

Climate Risk for V5E 3X4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5E 3X4, 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 (~3.4 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 7879 Welsley Drive

Pre-computed routes from 7879 Welsley Dr, Burnaby, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Edmonds → Waterfront
    56 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Edmonds → Metrotown
    38 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Edmonds → Production Way
    48 min
  • Richmond Centre via Edmonds → Brighouse
    81 min
  • YVR Airport via Edmonds → YVR-Airport
    82 min

By car (off-peak)

  • Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
    16 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
    5 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
    4 min
  • Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
    19 min
  • YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
    21 min

Calculate your commute

7879 Welsley Dr, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.5 km from Edmonds, with a 56 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Canada Way @ Morley St (0.24 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (49/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 7879 Welsley Drive

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 37

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 49

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
34

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 7879 Welsley Drive

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $594
Maintenance fee 0
With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $7,813/month in total housing costs on this $1,890,000 property — $7,219 mortgage payment, $594 property tax.
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Based on $5,855/month estimated rent and $8,009/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$2,154/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 44%.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Burnaby Lake, Burnaby

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Based on 2 comparable active Single Family Residences in Burnaby Lake, the average asking price is $1,733,933. This listing is priced 9% above 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 7879 Welsley Drive

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 37

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 49

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
34

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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