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208 6930 Balmoral St, Burnaby BC V5E 1J5 – Townhouse for Sale – MLS® R3183052

208 6930 Balmoral Street, Burnaby, British Columbia V5E 1J5

Burnaby Townhouses for Sale

Today on the market

$500,000

Est. monthly cost $2,690/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 10, 2026 at 02:10pm

Emerald Court

2 Beds

0 Baths

1016 sqft

492 $ /sqft

489.21 $ Maint. fee

1995 built

NEW 29.9% cheaper than comps

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**HIGHGATE RENOVATION OPPORTUNITY!** Calling all investors, renovators and buyers with vision! This aggressively priced 2-bedroom townhouse offers an exciting opportunity in Burnaby's desirable Highgate neighbourhood. Featuring two spacious bedrooms, a 2-piece bathroom on the main floor, a full 4-piece bathroom upstairs and bright western exposure. Substantial renovations are required, but the potential is undeniable. Conveniently located close to schools, shopping and transit. Priced as the lowest-priced townhouse in the area, this is your chance to get into the market, add value and transform this property into something special. Bring your ideas and unlock the potential!

Building 25 fields Inside & out 10 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$500,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	0
Full Bathrooms	0
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1016
Year Built	1995
Age Of Building	31
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management
Building Name	Emerald Court
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$489.21
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Units In Development	15

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3183052
Area	Burnaby South
Neighbourhood	Highgate
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5E 1J5
Gross Taxes	$2,237.96
Zoning	RM2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3183052 / Active	11-10-2026	$500,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	12' x 12' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12' x 12' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10' x 10' ft
Abv Main 2	Primary Bedroom	13'6 x 13'6 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'6 x 8'6 ft

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.

About the building: Emerald Court

6930 Balmoral Street, Highgate, Burnaby

Emerald Court building details

Building

Built: 1995
Homes: 15 in 3 storeys
Construction: Frame - Wood
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS1784
Managed by: Ascent Management
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: ManagementGasGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Emerald Court

For sale: 1
Median ask: $500K
Median $/sqft: $492

This home

$492/sqft, in line with the building median of $492.

Homes for sale at Emerald Court, Burnaby Recent sold listings in Emerald Court, Burnaby

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 0.90 km · crime below average · sell-speed score 62/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (43 nearby)

Dooboo · 141 m · Restaurant
Wings on kingsway · 156 m · Restaurant
Nao sushi · 247 m · Restaurant

Shopping (32 nearby)

Speed clean · 141 m · Laundry
Hair zone · 142 m · Hairdresser
Midgate optical · 233 m · Optician

Groceries (15 nearby)

Canaan meat · 141 m · Butcher
Al salam halal meat · 161 m · Butcher
Persia food · 214 m · Supermarket

Cafes (9 nearby)

Tealips cafe · 306 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 345 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 449 m · Cafe

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 372 m · Healthcare
Edmonds pharmacy · 684 m · Healthcare

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ edmonds stn station · 901 m · Transit
Bus stop eastbound rumble st @ gilley ave · 976 m · Transit

Gyms (1 nearby)

Fred randall pool · 886 m · Gym

Public Schools

Elementary
Morley Elementary School: Average 0.75 km 4.4/10

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 0.42 km 8.7/10
Secondary
St. Thomas More Collegiate: Above Average 1.74 km 8.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Griffiths Ave @ Kingsway: 0.13 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Edmonds Stn: 0.90 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 32.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 14.7%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 59.7%
Employment Rate: Average 57.8%

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

62 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

A+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $713,667

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.90 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 HIGHGATE compares

This property

0 DOM

Very fast

Highgate avg

44 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

44 DOM

Slower market

208 6930 Balmoral Street has a sell-speed score of 62/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 29.9% below comparable active properties in Highgate, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 7.1% and an area average of 44 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With 84 competing homes currently listed, this property has moderate competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V5E 1J5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5E 1J5, 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. Nearest station: Burnaby South, Burnaby (~1.9 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.

Schools NearBy

23 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
St. Francis de Sales	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 419 m
Brantford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 695 m
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	4.4 / 10	Distance 746 m
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 1.03 KM
Taylor Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Clinton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.53 KM
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 1.57 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.74 KM
Burnaby South Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 1.79 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
Connaught Heights Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.96 KM
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.05 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Our Lady of Mercy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.7 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 208 6930 Balmoral St, Burnaby, BC

208 6930 Balmoral St, Burnaby, BC Edmonds 0.9 km

37 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Edmonds → Waterfront
37 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Edmonds → Metrotown
19 min
SFU Burnaby via Edmonds → Production Way
29 min
Richmond Centre via Edmonds → Brighouse
62 min
YVR Airport via Edmonds → YVR-Airport
63 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

208 6930 Balmoral St, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.9 km from Edmonds, with a 37 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Griffiths Ave @ Kingsway (0.13 km).

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $2,690/month · rent estimate $2,020/month · owning catches up with renting by year 11 · cash flow if rented −$829/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 208 6930 Balmoral Street

$2,690 /month

Principal & Interest $2,015

Property Taxes $186

Maintenance fee $489

The estimated monthly cost of 208 6930 Balmoral Street, Burnaby is $2,690: $2,015 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $186 property tax and $489 strata fee.

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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

−$829 /month

Mortgage Payment $2,015

Monthly Cash Flow −$829

Break Even Down Payment 53%

Cap Rate -2.0%

Cash on Cash -9.9%

If 208 6930 Balmoral Street, Burnaby were rented at $2,020 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $829 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 53% 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 208 6930 Balmoral Street, Burnaby

$2,020 / month

Rent $2,020

Own $2,690

Principal: $648/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $2,042/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$543/mo (year 1) → ~$1,262/mo (year 20) → ~$1,882/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$2,042/mo About $22/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 208 6930 Balmoral Street, Burnaby would rent for about $2,020 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: 208 6930 Balmoral Street

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 11

With 20% down ($100,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $35,645

Principal paid off by year 10 $80,155

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 208 6930 Balmoral Street, Burnaby is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 11, with $35,645 of principal paid off by year 5 and $80,155 by year 10.