Home Abbotsford, BC Abbotsford East 35942 Empress Drive

35942 Empress Dr, Abbotsford BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3170971

8 days on the market

$1,298,800

Est. Mortgage $5,746/mo

Listing updated: Oct 5, 2026 at 12:53pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 7, 2026 at 11:45am

Regal Peak Estates On Sumas Mountain

4 Beds

3 Baths

3364 sqft

386 $ /sqft

1995 built

8 days on the market

$1,298,800

Est. $5,746/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Oct 5, 2026 at 12:53pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 7, 2026 at 11:45am

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RARE-RANCHER w/ Basement, ¼-acre private lot in sought-after Regal Peak Estates. This home offers the rare combination of single-level living, a full walk-out basement, incredible sweeping views of the valley and Mount Baker. From top to bottom, this home has been thoughtfully transformed, blending modern style with the space and flexibility today’s buyers are looking for. The beautifully renovated kitchen is a true showpiece, featuring stunning quartz countertops, an impressive centre island, and a seamless layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The main level offers the ease of rancher-style living, while the full walk-out basement with its separate entrance creates incredible possibilities. Relax & Retreat in your own yard, this backdrop is truly something special.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1682
Basement Features	Full
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Baseboard
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
View Description	City, Valley & Mt. Baker
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,298,800
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3364
Year Built	1995
Age Of Building	31
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Rancher/Bungalow, Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt.
Stories	2
Building Name	Regal Peak Estates On Sumas Mountain
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Additional Parking, Garage Double, RV Access/Parking, Front Access, Side Access, Aggregate
Total Parking Spaces	8
Rental Suites	Other

Lot & Land

Lot Size	10504
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	30
MLS^® #	R3170971
Area	Abbotsford
Neighbourhood	Abbotsford East
City	Abbotsford
Postal Code	V3G 1S1
Gross Taxes	$6,290.48
Zoning	N4

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3170971 / Active	09-29-2026	$1,298,800

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15'2 x 15'2 ft
Main Level	Nook	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Living Room	22'0 x 22'0 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	14'0 x 14'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level	Laundry	7'0 x 7'0 ft
Main Level	Hobby Room	20'0 x 20'0 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	14'0 x 14'0 ft
Basement Level	Living Room	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Basement Level	Games Room	20'0 x 20'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#4
Main Level	No	#4
Basement	No	#3

Listed by: eXp Realty of Canada Inc.

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
Mountain Elementary School: Average 0.99 km 6.7/10
Middle
William A. Fraser Middle School: Average 2.53 km 6/10
Secondary
Yale Secondary School: Average 2.63 km 6.3/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Abbotsford Christian School: Above Average 2.07 km 7.6/10
Elementary, Secondary
Abbotsford Christian School: Above Average 2.07 km 7.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Marshall at Whatcom (WB): 0.28 km
Skytrain
West Coast Express @ Mission City Station: 10.54 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Below Average
Violent Crime Rate: Below Average
Property Crime Rate: Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 26%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 12.2%
Owner Occupied: Average 67.4%
Employment Rate: Average 58.9%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
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

54 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

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No comparable data

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 10.54 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How ABBOTSFORD EAST compares

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35942 Empress Drive has a sell-speed score of 54/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 12.8% — conditions are balanced. With only 438 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.

Climate Risk for V3G 1S1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3G 1S1, 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 Moderate

Located within the "Chilliwack" WUI zone (Risk Class 3 — Moderate). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.4 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Abbotsford Central, Abbotsford (~5.9 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.8 — Low Risk.

Heat Elevated

Abbotsford currently sees ~3 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~13 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~31.2 °C baseline, ~33.9 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~1 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1520 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1572 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~53.7 mm baseline, ~57.8 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~24 days baseline, ~25 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

Transit (7 nearby)

Bus stop marshall at whatcom (wb) · 279 m · Transit
Bus stop marshall at mountain (sb) · 410 m · Transit
Bus stop lower sumas mountain at marshall (nb) · 579 m · Transit

Restaurants (2 nearby)

Sushi nara · 994 m · Fast Food
Freshslice pizza · 999 m · Fast Food

Shopping (1 nearby)

Great clips · 985 m · Hairdresser

Cafes (1 nearby)

Starbucks · 972 m · Cafe

Schools NearBy

13 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Abbotsford School Of Integrated Arts	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 802 m
Mountain Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.7 / 10	Distance 992 m
Irene Kelleher Totí:ltawtxw	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.28 KM
Prince Charles Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Abbotsford Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
McMillan Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
William A. Fraser Middle School	Public	Grades Served 6-8	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
Clayburn Middle School	Public	Grades Served 6-8	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Sandy Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
Yale Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
Robert Bateman Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
Dr Thomas A Swift Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Margaret Stenersen Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 35942 Empress Drive

Car-Dependent 25

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Some Transit 26

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 33

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Financing 80% of the $1,298,800 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $5,485/month in total estimated carrying costs, $524 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $4,989/month in rental income, leaving a -$661/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 31% down.

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