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.
| 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 | Balcony, Private Yard |
|---|---|
| View Description | CITY & MOUNTAIN |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| 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 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 |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3108519 / Active | 04-08-2026 | $1,890,000 |
| R2980572 / Expired | 03-20-2025 | $2,188,800 |
| 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 |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Yes | #4 |
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Basement | No | #3 |
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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.
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).
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 (~3.4 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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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).
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.
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