Own a piece of New Westminster history with the Thomas & Elizabeth Turnbull House (1888), the first home built on New Westminster's Ninth Street in historic Brow of the Hill. This beautifully restored 2,500+ sqft late Victorian residence blends timeless charm with modern living, offering 2 bedrooms + flex space and 2 bathrooms, PLUS a 1 bed/1 bath mortgage helper. Original character shines throughout with period lighting, 10'4 ceilings, reclaimed heritage finishes from the original Burr Block, custom fir millwork, and more. Unique features include intricate scrollwork, a distinctive verandah, and more. HW on demand. The private garden boasts a 100-year-old hedge, heritage Albertine rose, and a late 19th century Eqyptian iron gate. A truly special home.
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 638 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Finished |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Natural Gas |
| # of Kitchens | 2 |
| Flooring | Mixed |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $1,400,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Bathrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2245 |
| Year Built | 1888 |
| Age Of Building | 138 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 1 |
| 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 | Open, Front Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Lot Size | 3630 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 0 |
| MLS® # | R3129543 |
| Area | New Westminster |
| Neighbourhood | Uptown NW |
| City | New Westminster |
| Postal Code | V3M 3V4 |
| Gross Taxes | $5,908.85 |
| Zoning | RS-1 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 13'5 x 13'5 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 13'5 x 13'5 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 19'11 x 19'11 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 11'9 x 11'9 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 12'1 x 12'1 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 11'9 x 11'9 ft |
| Main Level | Mud Room | 6'7 x 6'7 ft |
| Above Level | Flex Room | 14'11 x 14'11 ft |
| Below | Living Room | 12'7 x 12'7 ft |
| Below | Kitchen | 12'7 x 12'7 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 8'10 x 8'10 ft |
| Below | Storage | 7'8 x 7'8 ft |
| Below | Other | 14'11 x 14'11 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #3 |
| Main Level | No | #3 |
| Below | No | #4 |
Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
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217 Ninth Street has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 10% and an area average of 40 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 110 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3M 3V4, 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 5.2 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: New Westminster Sapperton Park, New Westminster (~3 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — Low Risk.
New Westminster currently sees ~1 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~8 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~30 °C baseline, ~32.5 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~3 projected.
Annual precipitation ~1516 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1574 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~51.5 mm baseline, ~57.1 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.
Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~23 days baseline, ~24 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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217 Ninth St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from New Westminster, with a 39 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound 8th St @ Queens Ave (0.15 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (81/100).
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