INVESTOR/DEVELOPER ALERT! This prime corner lot in Sapperton is located within the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Area. On Feb 23, 2026, Council adopted an OCP update reflecting new land use designations and densities enabled by provincial legislation. Skip complex assemblies—preliminary plans allow for 3.0 FSR, featuring 14 units and a daycare on this single lot. A proven cash flow generator, the renovated home includes 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 3 kitchens—an ideal "hold and develop" play. Situated next to Hume Park and walking distance to Sapperton Park and E Columbia St shops. This is a strategic addition to any portfolio in one of BC’s most connected hubs. Bring your vision to this quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of the Royal City!
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Unfinished |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| # of Kitchens | 3 |
| Flooring | Mixed |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $1,999,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Bathrooms | 4 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2110 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Age Of Building | 76 |
| 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 | Garage Single |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Rental Suites | None |
| Lot Size | 5085.39 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 44.99 |
| MLS® # | R3123297 |
| Area | New Westminster |
| Neighbourhood | Sapperton |
| City | New Westminster |
| Postal Code | V3L 3V1 |
| Gross Taxes | $6,244.45 |
| Zoning | RS-1 |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3123297 / Active | 05-13-2026 | $1,999,000 |
| R3103518 / Terminated | 03-25-2026 | $2,099,000 |
| R2873711 / Sold | 06-24-2024 | $1,499,000 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Kitchen | 12'8 x 12'8 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 8'11 x 8'11 ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 13'4 x 13'4 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 11' x 11' ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 9'6 x 9'6 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 12'9 x 12'9 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 14'4 x 14'4 ft |
| Basement Level | Kitchen | 9'0 x 9'0 ft |
| Basement Level | Kitchen | 8'0 x 8'0 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 9'0 x 9'0 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Below | No | #2 |
| Above Level | Yes | #4 |
Listed by: 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.
Closest Transit
Crime Rate
Demographics
Noise/ Power Lines
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523 Kelly Street has a sell-speed score of 38/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 7.5% above comparable active properties in Sapperton. 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 3V1, 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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523 Kelly St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Braid, with a 40 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound E Columbia St @ Braid St (0.14 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (75/100).
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