209 6968 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby BC – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3175692
209 6968 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5J 4J2
Property Details for 209 6968 Royal Oak Avenue
Welcome to Saavin Living, a boutique low-rise community in Burnaby’s sought-after Royal Oak neighbourhood. Located on the QUITE SIDE OF THE BUILDING away from the skytrain. This bright, beautifully designed 1-bedroom home offers an efficient open-concept layout with 8’9” ceilings & a large private patio facing the courtyard. The contemporary kitchen features quartz countertops, a generous peninsula with bar seating, full-size stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinetry. Complete with wide-plank laminate flooring, in-suite laundry, one secure parking stall, and a storage locker. Just steps to Royal Oak SkyTrain, BC Parkway, parks, cafés, restaurants, and shopping, with easy access to Metrotown and Downtown Vancouver.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Interior Features | Elevator, Storage |
| Heating Type | Baseboard |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Laminate |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Roof | Torch-On |
|---|---|
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
Building Details
| Price | $499,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Bathrooms | 1 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 601 |
| Year Built | 2020 |
| Age Of Building | 6 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Architecture Style | Other |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Water |
| Building Name | Saavin |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $242.91 |
| Amenities Nearby | Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Water |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Under Building |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed |
| Pet Restrictions | Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes |
| Units In Development | 47 |
Lot & Land
| MLS® # | R3175692 |
|---|---|
| Area | Burnaby South |
| Neighbourhood | Metrotown |
| City | Burnaby |
| Postal Code | V5J 4J2 |
| Gross Taxes | $1,763.52 |
| Zoning | MF |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3175692 / Active | 10-14-2026 | $499,900 |
| to view full Property History (3 earlier records) | ||
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 20' x 20' ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 7'6 x 7'6 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 9'11 x 9'11 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
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: Saavin
6968 Royal Oak Avenue, Metrotown, Burnaby
Saavin building details →Building
- Built
- 2021
- Homes
- 42 in 4 storeys
- Construction
- Frame - Wood
- Title
- Freehold Strata
- Strata plan
- EPS6746
- Managed by
- Citybase Management
- Parking
- Visitor Parking, Garage: Underground, Add. Parking Avail.
- Lockers
- Limited
- Strata fee covers
- Snow removalManagementGardeningGarbage Pickup
Bylaws on record
- Pets
- Restricted
- Cats and dogs OK, max 2
- Rentals
- Allowed
Market at Saavin
- For sale
- 2
- Median ask
- $560K
- Median $/sqft
- $828
- Days on market
- 23
- Sold, past year
- 2
$832/sqft, in line with the building median of $828.
- Structural warranty runs to 2031 under BC's 2-5-10 new-home warranty.
From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.
Map & Neighbourhood
Private Schools
- Elementary
- St. Francis de Sales
- Above Average 1.6 km 8.7/10
- Secondary
- St. Thomas More Collegiate
- Above Average 3.71 km 8.3/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Westbound Beresford St @ Royal Oak Ave
- 0.06 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Royal Oak Stn
- 0.04 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
- Possible
- Railway/Sky train Noise
- Possible
- 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
209 6968 Royal Oak Avenue has a sell-speed score of 64/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 17.4% below comparable active properties in Metrotown, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 16% and an area average of 50 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 470 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.
Climate Risk for V5J 4J2
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5J 4J2, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 4.4 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Burnaby South, Burnaby (~0.6 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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 (98 nearby)
- K-side hair salon · 5 m · Hairdresser
- Drae's hair studio · 151 m · Hairdresser
- Eye elite optical · 151 m · Optician
Restaurants (76 nearby)
- Freshslice pizza · 16 m · Fast Food
- Something sweet · 104 m · Restaurant
- White spot · 410 m · Restaurant
Cafes (24 nearby)
- Ki tea house cafe · 60 m · Cafe
- La forêt · 125 m · Cafe
- D² tea lab · 129 m · Cafe
Groceries (16 nearby)
- Maggie's convenience store · 7 m · Convenience
- Hannam supermarket · 451 m · Supermarket
- Boemma euro foods & deli · 473 m · Supermarket
Healthcare (9 nearby)
- Imperial remedy's rx pharmacy · 154 m · Healthcare
- South slope pharmacy · 607 m · Healthcare
- London drugs · 706 m · Healthcare
Transit (2 nearby)
- Skytrain @ royal oak stn station · 44 m · Transit
- Bus stop westbound clinton st @ plum ave · 992 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
21 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Burnaby South Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.2 / 10 |
Distance511 m
|
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
2.7 / 10 |
Distance623 m
|
Nelson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance740 m
|
Windsor Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.5 / 10 |
Distance1.01 KM
|
Clinton Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance1.13 KM
|
BC Provincial School For The Deaf Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance1.20 KM
|
South Slope Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance1.24 KM
|
St. Francis de Sales |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.7 / 10 |
Distance1.60 KM
|
Brantford Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.7 / 10 |
Distance1.62 KM
|
Glenwood Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.4 / 10 |
Distance1.72 KM
|
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance1.95 KM
|
Suncrest Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.4 / 10 |
Distance2.25 KM
|
Morley Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.4 / 10 |
Distance2.31 KM
|
Taylor Park Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.7 / 10 |
Distance2.54 KM
|
Gilpin Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance2.59 KM
|
Burnaby Central Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.6 / 10 |
Distance2.72 KM
|
Buckingham Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.4 / 10 |
Distance2.80 KM
|
Moscrop Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.4 / 10 |
Distance2.81 KM
|
Champlain Heights Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.5 / 10 |
Distance2.84 KM
|
École Inman Elementary |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.8 / 10 |
Distance2.89 KM
|
Our Lady of Mercy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.96 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 209 6968 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Royal Oak → Waterfront24 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Royal Oak → Metrotown6 min
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SFU Burnaby via Royal Oak → Production Way22 min
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Richmond Centre via Royal Oak → Brighouse49 min
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YVR Airport via Royal Oak → YVR-Airport50 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview14 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy2 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way8 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd15 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island17 min
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209 6968 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.0 km from Royal Oak, with a 24 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Beresford St @ Royal Oak Ave (0.06 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (82/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 209 6968 Royal Oak Avenue
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bikeable 80
Bike Score - Very Bikeable
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Based on 72 comparable active apartments/condos in Metrotown, the average asking price is $605,060. This listing is priced 17.4% below the neighbourhood average.
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Walkability & Transit Near 209 6968 Royal Oak Avenue
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bikeable 80
Bike Score - Very Bikeable
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