Home Burnaby, BC Forest Glen BS Deer Lake Walk 12 6538 Elgin Avenue

12 6538 Elgin Ave, Burnaby BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3161273

3 days on the market

$796,000

Est. Mortgage $3,521/mo

Listing updated: Sep 5, 2026 at 10:58am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 08:45pm

Deer Lake Walk

2 Beds

2 Baths

1015 sqft

784 $ /sqft

413.39 $ Maint. fee

2008 built

NEW

3 days on the market

$796,000

Est. $3,521/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 5, 2026 at 10:58am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 08:45pm

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Exterior Front Photo of 12 6538 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby, BC

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Living Room Photo of 12 6538 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Family Room Photo of 12 6538 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Dining Area Photo of 12 6538 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Photo of 12 6538 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 12 6538 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Pantry Photo of 12 6538 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby, BC

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Welcome to this inviting, family townhouse located in a quiet, highly sought after Burnaby South location. This fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 baths plus den home has been thoughtfully designed for comfortable living, and offers an open space, high ceilings, and a versatile den. The home also features an open kitchen with granite countertops, maple cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. A wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers, couples, small families, or investors looking for a well-kept home in a convenient location. Move-in ready and easy to show!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Playground, Balcony
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$796,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1015
Year Built	2008
Age Of Building	18
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Split Entry, Top Floor Unit
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	Deer Lake Walk
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$413.39
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3161273
Area	Burnaby South
Neighbourhood	Forest Glen BS
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5H 3S6
Gross Taxes	$2,685.32
Zoning	CD, RM3

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3161273 / Active	09-03-2026	$796,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'5 x 9'5 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Den	9'6 x 9'6 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Macdonald 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
Windsor Elementary School: Average 0.64 km 5.5/10

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 1.25 km 8.7/10
Secondary
St. Thomas More Collegiate: Above Average 3.38 km 8.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Kingsway @ Elgin Ave: 0.2 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Royal Oak Stn: 0.71 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 33.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 12.7%
Owner Occupied: Average 72%
Employment Rate: Average 60.1%

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

73 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $886,744

Seller's

Market conditions

Seller's market — high demand area

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.71 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How FOREST GLEN BS compares

This property

3 DOM

Very fast

Forest Glen BS avg

62 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

62 DOM

Slower market

12 6538 Elgin Avenue has a sell-speed score of 73/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 11.4% below comparable active properties in Forest Glen BS, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 V5H 3S6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5H 3S6, 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 (~1.1 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

Restaurants (41 nearby)

Northern bbq restaurant · 162 m · Restaurant
Gaon korean cuisine · 186 m · Restaurant
Liuyishou hotpot · 194 m · Restaurant

Shopping (36 nearby)

Royal oak barbers · 180 m · Hairdresser
Trek · 362 m · Bicycle Shop
Nailosho · 384 m · Beauty Shop

Cafes (15 nearby)

Sugar lab · 338 m · Cafe
Sweethoney dessert · 379 m · Cafe
Duoduo fruit shop · 389 m · Cafe

Groceries (9 nearby)

Ribbon · 126 m · Supermarket
Great bear liquor store · 179 m · Beverages
Hannam supermarket · 299 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (3 nearby)

Imperial remedy's rx pharmacy · 555 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 827 m · Healthcare
Bonsor pharmacy & medical supplies · 929 m · Healthcare

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ royal oak stn station · 714 m · Transit
Bus stop westbound bennett st @ nelson ave · 997 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

22 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.5 / 10	Distance 643 m
Burnaby South Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 951 m
Brantford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.7 / 10	Distance 1.12 KM
St. Francis de Sales	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
Clinton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
BC Provincial School For The Deaf Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
South Slope Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.88 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
Gilpin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.09 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.12 KM
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Taylor Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
Moscrop Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Douglas Road Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Burnaby Montessori School	Independent	Grades Served K-1	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.75 KM
Suncrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
École Inman Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM

Pre-computed routes from 12 6538 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC

12 6538 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC Royal Oak 0.7 km

32 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Royal Oak → Waterfront
32 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Royal Oak → Metrotown
14 min
SFU Burnaby via Royal Oak → Production Way
30 min
Richmond Centre via Royal Oak → Brighouse
57 min
YVR Airport via Royal Oak → YVR-Airport
58 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

12 6538 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from Royal Oak, with a 32 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Kingsway @ Elgin Ave (0.2 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (73/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 12 6538 Elgin Avenue

Car-Dependent 88

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 73

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 54

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $224

Maintenance fee 413.39

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $3,677/month in total housing costs on this $796,000 property — $3,040 mortgage payment, $224 property tax, $413 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 5, 2026

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Based on $2,749/month estimated rent and $3,727/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$978/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 46%.

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