Home Burnaby, BC Metrotown 1 4278 Watling Street

1 4278 Watling St, Burnaby BC - Half Duplex for Sale - MLS# R3125096

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Listing updated: Aug 26, 2026 at 01:19am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 1, 2026 at 12:45pm

5 Beds

6 Baths

3433 sqft

655 $ /sqft

0 $ Maint. fee

2026 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Aug 26, 2026 at 01:19am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 1, 2026 at 12:45pm

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Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
Suncrest Elementary School: Above Average 0.68 km 7.4/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Francis de Sales: Above Average 3.13 km 8.7/10
Secondary
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby: Above Average 4.25 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Rumble St @ McKay Ave: 0.18 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Metrotown Stn: 1.10 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 34.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 14.4%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 42.7%
Employment Rate: Above Average 69.7%

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

66 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Seller's

Market conditions

Seller's market — high demand area

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.10 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 METROTOWN compares

This property

98 DOM

Slower than area

Metrotown avg

62 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

62 DOM

Faster market

1 4278 Watling Street has a sell-speed score of 66/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Seller's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 26.4% and an area average of 62 days on market — buyers are active. With only 87 competing homes currently listed, this property has moderate competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V5J 1V2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5J 1V2, 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 4.4 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Burnaby South, Burnaby (~1.7 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Moderate

Burnaby currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~7 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~30 °C baseline, ~32.4 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~3 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1393 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1445 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~47.8 mm baseline, ~53.3 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

Shopping (4 nearby)

K-one hour cleaners · 652 m · Laundry
Selina beauty · 660 m · Beauty Shop
Star florist ltd · 952 m · Florist

Groceries (2 nearby)

Trafalgar market · 662 m · Convenience
On the run · 991 m · Convenience

Restaurants (2 nearby)

Club salmon · 658 m · Restaurant
Bella pizza · 956 m · Fast Food

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Imperial neighbourhood pharmacy · 962 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop northbound willingdon ave @ maywood st · 940 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

18 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
South Slope Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 358 m
BC Provincial School For The Deaf Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 397 m
Suncrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.4 / 10	Distance 675 m
Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.7 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
Champlain Heights Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Champlain Heights Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.58 KM
Burnaby South Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
Captain James Cook Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.95 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Clinton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
École Inman Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
Anne-Hebert	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
Killarney Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
Collingwood Neighbourhood School	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.78 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1 4278 Watling St, Burnaby, BC

1 4278 Watling St, Burnaby, BC Metrotown 1.1 km

34 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Metrotown → Waterfront
34 min
Metrotown, Burnaby
16 min
SFU Burnaby via Metrotown → Production Way
36 min
Richmond Centre via Metrotown → Brighouse
59 min
YVR Airport via Metrotown → YVR-Airport
60 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1 4278 Watling St, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.1 km from Metrotown, with a 34 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Rumble St @ McKay Ave (0.18 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (75/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1 4278 Watling Street

Car-Dependent 60

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 75

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 67

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $568

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Financing 80% of the $2,248,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $9,154/month in total estimated carrying costs, $568 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 26, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $6,532/month in rental income, leaving a -$2,683/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 45% down.

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