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1970 Sperling Ave, Burnaby BC V5B 4K5 – House for Sale – MLS® R3177967

1970 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5B 4K5

Burnaby Houses for Sale

12 days on the market

$1,699,000

Est. Mortgage $7,516/mo

Listing updated: Nov 3, 2026 at 01:01pm

EstateBlock checked: Nov 3, 2026 at 01:10pm

6 Beds

3 Baths

2430 sqft

699 $ /sqft

1953 built

10.5% price reduction

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INVESTOR ALERT-MULTIPLEX POTENTIAL! An extraordinary opportunity tailored for builders, investors, and long-term landholders, this expansive 9,563 sq. ft. lot boasts exceptional future upside near the upcoming Sperling Village and Bainbridge Village. Location is unmatched: less than a block to Sperling École Elementary, an 8-minute walk to Sperling–Burnaby Lake SkyTrain, in the Burnaby North Secondary catchment, and near SFU. Daily shopping is a breeze with Kensington Plaza, Parkcrest, and Greystone Village, while The Amazing Brentwood is two train stops away. Outstanding sports hubs—Burnaby Mountain Golf Course, Kensington Pitch & Putt, ice rink, Burnaby Lake Rec, Christine Sinclair Centre, and Scotia Barn—are within 5 minutes by car. Bring your ideas and unlock the full potential!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	840
Basement Features	Full, Finished, Exterior Entry
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	2
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,699,000
Total Bedrooms	6
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2430
Year Built	1953
Age Of Building	73
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Single, Front Access, Asphalt
Total Parking Spaces	10
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	9563
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	73
MLS^® #	R3177967
Area	Burnaby North
Neighbourhood	Montecito
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5B 4K5
Gross Taxes	$6,591.98
Zoning	R2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3177967 / Active	10-22-2026	$1,699,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	11'4 x 11'4 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'2 x 9'2 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	13'6 x 13'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'7 x 10'7 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	16'11 x 16'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	16'11 x 16'11 ft
Basement Level	Living Room	11'1 x 11'1 ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Basement Level	Storage	11'10 x 11'10 ft
Basement Level	Laundry	8'1 x 8'1 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Above Level	No	#3
Basement	No	#3

Listed by: RE/MAX City 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

Secondary
Burnaby North Secondary School: Above Average 1.4 km 7.7/10
Elementary
Sperling Elementary School: Above Average 0.31 km 7.5/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Helen's: Above Average 2 km 8.7/10
Elementary,Secondary
Fawkes Academy: 3.15 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Sperling Ave @ Jordan Dr: 0.03 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Sperling Stn: 0.81 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 29.3%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 12.7%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 48.6%
Employment Rate: Above Average 68.1%

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

44 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.81 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 MONTECITO compares

This property

12 DOM

Very fast

Montecito avg

85 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

85 DOM

Slower market

1970 Sperling Avenue 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 7.2% and an area average of 85 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 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 V5B 4K5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5B 4K5, 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 (~1.5 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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (3 nearby)

Healing bees · 761 m · Beauty Shop
Salon glam · 970 m · Hairdresser
Elegant barber · 990 m · Hairdresser

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ sperling stn station · 811 m · Transit
Bus stop eastbound halifax st @ pepperidge court · 921 m · Transit

Groceries (1 nearby)

Angry otter liquor · 962 m · Beverages

Restaurants (1 nearby)

Park crest diner · 976 m · Restaurant

Cafes (1 nearby)

Tim hortons · 996 m · Cafe

Schools NearBy

19 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Sperling Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.5 / 10	Distance 312 m
Lochdale Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 715 m
Montecito Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 898 m
Parkcrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 929 m
Aubrey Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.34 KM
Burnaby Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 1.35 KM
Burnaby North Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Westridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
St. Helen's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
Capitol Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Holy Cross School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
Holy Cross Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
Burnaby Montessori School	Independent	Grades Served K-1	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.10 KM
Brentwood Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
Douglas Road Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Ecole Seaforth Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Alpha Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Gilpin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1970 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC

1970 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC Sperling 0.8 km

34 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

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

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1970 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.8 km from Sperling, with a 34 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Sperling Ave @ Jordan Dr (0.03 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (62/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1970 Sperling Avenue

Car-Dependent 53

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 62

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 0

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Principal & Interest

Property Taxes $549

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($339,800), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $7,038/month — $6,489 principal & interest, $549 property tax.

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At an estimated rental income of $5,378/month, this property runs a $1,836/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 43% down.

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