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Welcome to this charming home in The Heights of New Westminster on a 6,500+ sq ft lot in a family friendly neighbourhood. Functional layout with renovated basement, ideal for families, first time buyers, or investors. Enjoy a spacious backyard with lane access, plenty of parking, and room for future potential. Steps to Hume Park, schools, shopping, and amenities with easy commuter access. Potential to build upward as seen in the area, with future infill housing changes that may allow multi unit options.
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 845 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Partially Finished |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Range Top |
| Interior Features | Storage |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Natural Gas |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Laminate |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Garden, Private Yard |
|---|---|
| View Description | Mountainview |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $1,209,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Bathrooms | 1 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 1876 |
| Year Built | 1937 |
| Age Of Building | 89 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Architecture Style | Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt. |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Utility Type | Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Additional Parking, Garage Single, Open, Concrete |
| Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Lot Size | 6562.97 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 54.99 |
| MLS® # | R3108701 |
| Area | New Westminster |
| Neighbourhood | The Heights NW |
| City | New Westminster |
| Postal Code | V3L 4A6 |
| Gross Taxes | $6,502.36 |
| Zoning | RS-1 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Foyer | 5'8 x 5'8 ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 18'5 x 18'5 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 11'8 x 11'8 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 10'1 x 10'1 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 10'1 x 10'1 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 10'1 x 10'1 ft |
| Main Level | Laundry | 6'9 x 6'9 ft |
| Main Level | Solarium | 7'8 x 7'8 ft |
| Basement Level | Recreation Room | 15'7 x 15'7 ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 12'5 x 12'5 ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 12'5 x 12'5 ft |
| Basement Level | Storage | 15'11 x 15'11 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #3 |
Listed by: MLA Canada Realty & 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.
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521 Garfield Street has a sell-speed score of 64/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 26% below comparable active properties in The Heights NW, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 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 V3L 4A6, 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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521 Garfield St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.9 km from Braid, with a 44 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Braid St @ E Columbia St (0.23 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (68/100).
Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in New Westminster, similar Single Family Residences average $1,149,933 across 2 active listings — this listing is 5.2% above the New Westminster average. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (26.04% cheaper than comparables) based on its competitive pricing and market demand.
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