$1,650,000
By car (off-peak)
Sold
Rare income + future development opportunity in rapidly evolving Sapperton. Located steps from Braid SkyTrain, 454 Rousseau St features a renovated character home with three self-contained 2-bed suites plus a leased garage. One 2-bed is currently rented at $2,100/month and the garage at $1,000/month, with two additional 2-bed suites offering potential rents of up to $2,100/month each (approx. $7,100+/month total). Situated on a 5,108 sq.ft. lot and zoned CS-1 within a Tier 3 Transit-Oriented Development corridor, buyers may explore rezoning with the City to unlock higher density (up to 3.0 FSR / ~8 storeys), subject to approval. A strong cash flow + future upside opportunity. 448 Rousseau St. also available as package.
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full, Exterior Entry |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Heating Type | Baseboard, Forced Air |
| # of Kitchens | 2 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Carpet |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $1,590,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Total Bathrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2137 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Age Of Building | 78 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Additional Parking, Detached, Lane Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Lot Size | 5108 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 45.21 |
| MLS® # | R3109448 |
| Area | New Westminster |
| Neighbourhood | Sapperton |
| City | New Westminster |
| Postal Code | V3L 3R3 |
| Gross Taxes | $6,099.57 |
| Zoning | CS |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 15' x 15' ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 14' x 14' ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11' x 11' ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11' x 11' ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 14' x 14' ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 11' x 11' ft |
| Below | Kitchen | 11' x 11' ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 9' x 9' ft |
| Below | Living Room | 15' x 15' ft |
| Below | Workshop | 13' x 13' ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 9' x 9' ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Main Level | No | #3 |
Listed by: Stonehaus Realty Corp. & Stonehaus Realty Corp.
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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454 Rousseau 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 V3L 3R3, 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 (~0.7 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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454 Rousseau St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.5 km from Braid, with a 38 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Braid St @ Rousseau St (0.15 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (77/100).
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