Located on Government Rd's Golden Mile, this rare .56-acre estate offers 136' frontage, gated privacy & resort-style living. Custom 5,600sf residence showcases grand, sunlit interiors, refined millwork & seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a south-backing garden w/ a 40'x20' pool, expansive terrace & dedicated outdoor bath/change rm. An elegant updated chef’s kit w/centre island anchors the main level, joined by a stately office, formal living & dining rms & family rm w/vaulted ceiling. The main-flr primary bedrm sanctuary features a spa-like ensuite, sitting area, gas f/p & french doors to a secluded hot tub. Upstairs 4 generous bedrms & games rm deliver an ideal haven for the kids. Beautifully landscaped, a 3-car garage & ample RV/boat parking complete this exceptional offering. SEE VIDEO !

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Crawl Space
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven, Range Top, Wine Cooler
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Natural Gas, Radiant
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile, Wall/Wall/Mixed, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Private Yard
View Description	Southern sky views
Roof	Tile
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$5,498,800
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	5
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	5598
Year Built	1992
Age Of Building	34
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Name	Government Road Area
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Triple, RV Access/Parking, Front Access, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	10
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size	24394
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	136
MLS^® #	R3125654
Area	Burnaby North
Neighbourhood	Government Road
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5A 2E2
Gross Taxes	$17,963.28
Zoning	R1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3125654 / Active	05-19-2026	$5,498,800

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	14'5 x 14'5 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	13'1 x 13'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'1 x 10'1 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Main Level	Family Room	19'1 x 19'1 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	17'3 x 17'3 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	17' x 17' ft
Main Level	Nook	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level	Office	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Main Level	Laundry	9'6 x 9'6 ft
Main Level	Foyer	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'7 x 12'7 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'8 x 12'8 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'9 x 12'9 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'7 x 10'7 ft
Above Level	Games Room	17'7 x 17'7 ft
Above Level	Flex Room	6'10 x 6'10 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#5
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	No	#5
Above Level	Yes	#3
Main Level	No	#3

Listed by: Macdonald Realty & Macdonald 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
Burnaby Mountain Secondary School: Above Average; 1.62 km; 7.1/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus: Above Average; 2.83 km; 9.3/10
Elementary,Secondary
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus: Above Average; 2.83 km; 9.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Government Rd @ 8000 Block: 0.11 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Lake City Way Stn: 0.64 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average; 39.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average; 9.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average; 46.4%
Employment Rate: Average; 63.5%

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

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.64 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How GOVERNMENT ROAD compares

This property

51 DOM

Listed

Government Road avg

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Burnaby avg

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7976 Government Road has a sell-speed score of 56/100, 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 V5A 2E2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5A 2E2, 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 B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.2 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: New Westminster Sapperton Park, New Westminster (~3.8 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — 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.

Pre-computed routes from 7976 Government Rd, Burnaby, BC

7976 Government Rd, Burnaby, BC Lake City Way 0.6 km

38 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Lake City Way → Waterfront
38 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lake City Way → Metrotown
29 min
SFU Burnaby via Lake City Way → Production Way
13 min
Richmond Centre via Lake City Way → Brighouse
63 min
YVR Airport via Lake City Way → YVR-Airport
64 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

7976 Government Rd, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Lake City Way, with a 38 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Government Rd @ 8000 Block (0.11 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (74/100).