Home Burnaby, BC Brentwood Park 1740 Beta Avenue

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PRICELESS OPPORTUNITY! Rarely Available Property. FIRST TIME on the MLS. Mammoth corner lot in prime Brentwood Park. This expansive 10,516 sq.ft. corner lot offers exceptional potential with a wide back lane. Ideally located near Brentwood Shopping Centre, SkyTrain, and top schools, offering excellent convenience and accessibility. Exceptionally large, nearly double many neighboring lots, presenting rare future development potential. A highly sought after site with ongoing developer interest recognizing its long term value. Showings by appointment only.

Building 20 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$2,590,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2839
Year Built	1955
Age Of Building	71
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	4 Level Split
Stories	4
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Side Access, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	4
Rental Suites	None

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	670
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Forced Air, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Private Yard
View Description	METRO TOWN, CITY & MOUNTAIN
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	10516
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3158911
Area	Burnaby North
Neighbourhood	Brentwood Park
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5C 5M7
Gross Taxes	$8,286.27
Zoning	SFD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3158911 / Active	08-25-2026	$2,590,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	4'10 x 4'10 ft
Main Level	Living Room	18'3 x 18'3 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	13'2 x 13'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'7 x 12'7 ft
Below	Recreation Room	23'3 x 23'3 ft
Basement Level	Gym	14'0 x 14'0 ft
Basement Level	Flex Room	13'7 x 13'7 ft
Basement Level	Storage	9'10 x 9'10 ft
Basement Level	Utility	7'3 x 7'3 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Above Level	Yes	#2
Above Level	No	#5
Below	No	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX Masters 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, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 0.54 km · crime below average · sell-speed score 38/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (46 nearby)

Jinya ramen bar · 327 m · Restaurant
Bow & stern · 329 m · Restaurant
Chef hung express · 334 m · Fast Food

Shopping (38 nearby)

Bmo · 339 m · Bank
Cibc · 345 m · Bank
Air nova hair salon · 345 m · Hairdresser

Cafes (9 nearby)

Bubble waffle cafe · 327 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 334 m · Cafe
Chatime · 341 m · Cafe

Groceries (7 nearby)

Small victory bakery · 426 m · Bakery
Express news · 496 m · Convenience
Bc liquor store · 666 m · Beverages

Healthcare (4 nearby)

London drugs · 441 m · Healthcare
Brentwood pharmacy · 658 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 659 m · Healthcare

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ brentwood stn station · 542 m · Transit
Bus stop westbound goring st @ douglas rd · 995 m · Transit

Public Schools

Elementary
Brentwood Park Elementary School: Above Average 0.37 km 7.6/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Holy Cross School: Above Average 0.41 km 7.1/10
Elementary,Secondary
Fawkes Academy: 1.41 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Brentlawn Dr @ Beta Ave: 0.08 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brentwood Stn: 0.54 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 22.5%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 16.5%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 43.5%
Employment Rate: Average 65.1%

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

38 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.54 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How BRENTWOOD PARK compares

This property

79 DOM

Average

Brentwood Park avg

85 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

85 DOM

Slower market

1740 Beta Avenue has a sell-speed score of 38/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 7.2% and an area average of 85 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With 236 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 V5C 5M7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5C 5M7, 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 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Burnaby Kensington Park, Burnaby (~2.2 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.9 — 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.

Schools NearBy

27 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Brentwood Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.6 / 10	Distance 370 m
Holy Cross School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 413 m
Holy Cross Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 414 m
Alpha Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 815 m
Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Fawkes Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.41 KM
Parkcrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.44 KM
Aubrey Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Confederation Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.61 KM
Rosser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
Capitol Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
Fawkes Academy DL	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
Burnaby North Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Burnaby Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
St. Helen's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
Gilmore Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
Sperling Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Douglas Road Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Lochdale Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Sir John Franklin Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Burnaby Montessori School	Independent	Grades Served K-1	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.66 KM
Westridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
Vancouver Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Vancouver Christian	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 2.82 KM
Moscrop Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM
Gilpin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1740 Beta Ave, Burnaby, BC

1740 Beta Ave, Burnaby, BC Brentwood 0.5 km

27 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brentwood → Waterfront
27 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brentwood → Metrotown
27 min
SFU Burnaby via Brentwood → Production Way
18 min
Richmond Centre via Brentwood → Brighouse
52 min
YVR Airport via Brentwood → YVR-Airport
53 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1740 Beta Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.5 km from Brentwood, with a 27 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Brentlawn Dr @ Beta Ave (0.08 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (74/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1740 Beta Avenue

Walker's Paradise 91

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Excellent Transit 74

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Bikeable 62

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $11,128/month · rent estimate $6,278/month · owning catches up with renting by year 24 · cash flow if rented −$5,379/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 1740 Beta Avenue

$11,128 /month

Principal & Interest $10,437

Property Taxes $691

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 1740 Beta Avenue, Burnaby is $11,128: $10,437 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $691 property tax.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$5,379 /month

Mortgage Payment $10,437

Monthly Cash Flow −$5,379

Break Even Down Payment 62%

Cap Rate -2.5%

Cash on Cash -12.5%

If 1740 Beta Avenue, Burnaby were rented at $6,278 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $5,379 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 62% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 1740 Beta Avenue, Burnaby

$6,278 / month

Rent $6,278

Own $11,128

Principal: $3,357/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $7,771/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$2,810/mo (year 1) → ~$6,535/mo (year 20) → ~$9,747/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$7,771/mo About $1,493/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 1740 Beta Avenue, Burnaby would rent for about $6,278 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 1740 Beta Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 24

With 20% down ($518,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $184,643

Principal paid off by year 10 $415,203

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 1740 Beta Avenue, Burnaby is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 24, with $184,643 of principal paid off by year 5 and $415,203 by year 10.