Fantastic opportunity on an expansive 11,548 sq ft lot in Richmond's sought-after Garden City community. This 4-bed, 1-bath home features a detached double garage & ample parking. Ideally situated near shopping, schools, transit, & recreation, with Garden City Community Park & the Garden City Lands just moments away, offering scenic trails, open green space, and outdoor enjoyment. Zoned RSM/L (Buyer's to verify zoning & development potential with the City), this oversized property offers excellent potential for builders, investors, or those looking to renovate and create their dream home. Located in the catchment for Garden City Elementary (K-7) & Palmer Secondary (8-12), this is a fantastic lifestyle opportunity in a well-established, family-friendly community. Have your Realtor inquire!
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 188 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Unfinished |
| Heating Type | Electric |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Mixed |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Roof | Other |
|---|---|
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $1,650,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Bathrooms | 1 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 1233 |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| Age Of Building | 75 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Detached, Front Access, Driveway |
| Total Parking Spaces | 6 |
| Rental Suites | None |
| Lot Size | 11548 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 0 |
| MLS® # | R3143459 |
| Area | Richmond |
| Neighbourhood | Garden City |
| City | Richmond |
| Postal Code | V6Y 2P1 |
| Gross Taxes | $7,437.58 |
| Zoning | RSM/L |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 14'9 x 14'9 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 13'10 x 13'10 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 13'10 x 13'10 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 12'2 x 12'2 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 12'2 x 12'2 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 10'5 x 10'5 ft |
| Main Level | Mud Room | 5'9 x 5'9 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 8'4 x 8'4 ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 9'10 x 9'10 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Above Level | No | #3 |
Listed by: Royal LePage Sterling Realty & Royal LePage Sterling 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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8171 Garden City Road has a sell-speed score of 44/100, 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 9.5% and an area average of 47 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 475 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 V6Y 2P1, 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8171 Garden City Rd, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.7 km from Brighouse, with a 48 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Garden City Rd @ Blundell Rd (0.13 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (48/100).
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