2 8271 Francis Rd, Richmond BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3126935

$1,388,000
Est. Mortgage $6,140/mo
4 Beds
3 Baths
1400 sqft
991 $ /sqft
459 $ Maint. fee
2006 built
$1,388,000
$1,099,000
Est. $6,140/mo with 20% down
Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver
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Property Details for 2 8271 Francis Road

Welcome to Amethyst Court, a duplex-style two-level townhome near the heart of Richmond. This bright inside corner unit offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with a spacious, functional layout. Updates include upstairs flooring (2022), and brand-new carpet in 2026. The home features stainless steel appliances, upgraded kitchen countertops, new hot water tank, and improved roof insulation, fresh paint, (2026). Laminate flooring on the main. Generous primary bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite, plus three additional bedrooms upstairs. Radiant heating, side-by-side double garage, fenced backyard, and ample storage. School catchment: Garden City Elementary & Palmer Secondary. Close to Richmond Centre, shopping, parks, and transit.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features None
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type Baseboard, Radiant
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 1
Flooring Laminate, Carpet
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Private Yard
Roof Asphalt
Structures Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $1,388,000
Total Bedrooms 4
Total Bathrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 2
Half Bathrooms 1
Floor Area Total (sqft) 1400
Year Built 2006
Age Of Building 20
Building Type Townhouse
Property Type Residential
Stories 2
Building Amenities Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Water
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee $459
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Water
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Garage Double, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces 2
Strata Restrictions Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites None
Units In Development 2

Lot & Land

MLS® # R3126935
Area Richmond
Neighbourhood Garden City
City Richmond
Postal Code V6Y 1A5
Gross Taxes $3,877.19
Zoning RTL3

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3126935 / Active 05-20-2026 $1,388,000
R3092891 / Terminated 02-23-2026 $1,388,000
R3068023 / Expired 11-17-2025 $1,358,888
R3008361 / Terminated 05-28-2025 $1,358,000
R2972722 / Terminated 03-03-2025 $1,350,000
R2965331 / Terminated 02-10-2025 $1,399,000
R2911872 / Expired 08-02-2024 $1,398,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Living Room 14'11 x 14'11 ft
Main Level Kitchen 10'3 x 10'3 ft
Main Level Dining Room 10'3 x 10'3 ft
Above Level Primary Bedroom 13'1 x 13'1 ft
Above Level Bedroom 9'5 x 9'5 ft
Above Level Bedroom 9'6 x 9'6 ft
Above Level Bedroom 9'6 x 9'6 ft
Above Level Walk-In Closet 5'4 x 5'4 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #2
Above Level No #4
Above Level Yes #4

Listed by: Laboutique Realty & Laboutique 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

Elementary
Garden City Elementary School
0.65 km
Secondary
R C Palmer Secondary School
0.67 km
Elementary
Garden City Elementary School
0.65 km

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St.Paul School
0.57 km
Elementary, Secondary
Richmond Christian School
3.21 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound No. 3 Rd @ Francis Rd
0.29 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brighouse Stn
2.15 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate
Average
Violent Crime Rate
Low
Property Crime Rate
Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
36.2%
No Certificate/Degree
Average
13.2%
Owner Occupied
Below Average
53.1%
Employment Rate
Above Average
71.9%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise
Possible
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

42 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
May take longer
Price competition grade
No comparable data
Buyer's
Market conditions
Buyer's market — more supply than demand
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 2.15 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Possible — major road nearby
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How GARDEN CITY compares
This property
50 DOM
Average
Garden City avg
49 DOM
Average
Richmond avg
49 DOM
Faster market

2 8271 Francis Road 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 11.3% and an area average of 49 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 275 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.

Climate Risk for V6Y 1A5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Y 1A5, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.3 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Richmond South, Richmond (~1.9 km). Annual avg AQHI 2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Richmond currently sees ~1 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.8 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~3 projected.

Precipitation Typical for region

Annual precipitation ~1117 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1159 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~39.9 mm baseline, ~44.4 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~25 days baseline, ~27 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Schools NearBy

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance
Schools Near 2 8271 Francis Road

Pre-computed routes from 2 8271 Francis Rd, Richmond, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Brighouse → Waterfront
    54 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Brighouse → Metrotown
    72 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Brighouse → Production Way
    79 min
  • Richmond Centre
    29 min
  • YVR Airport via Brighouse → YVR-Airport
    42 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

2 8271 Francis Rd, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.1 km from Brighouse, with a 54 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound No. 3 Rd @ Francis Rd (0.29 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (46/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 2 8271 Francis Road

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Car-Dependent 58

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 46

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
51

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 2 8271 Francis Road

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $323
Maintenance fee 459
Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($277,600), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $6,083/month — $5,301 principal & interest, $323 property tax, $459 maintenance fee.
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At an estimated rental income of $4,035/month, this property runs a $2,108/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 52% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Garden City, Richmond

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This Home $1,388,000
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Based on 2 comparable active townhouses in Garden City, the average asking price is $1,388,000. This listing is priced 0% below the neighbourhood average.

Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

Listing Agent & Brokerage

Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver

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Walkability & Transit Near 2 8271 Francis Road

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 58

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 46

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
51

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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