Home Burnaby, BC Vancouver Heights 232 Macdonald Avenue

232 Macdonald Ave, Burnaby BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3158267

1 day on the market

$2,499,000

Est. Mortgage $11,056/mo

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 01:42pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 24, 2026 at 11:20pm

6 Beds

3 Baths

3344 sqft

747 $ /sqft

1970 built

NEW

1 day on the market

$2,499,000

Est. $11,056/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 01:42pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 24, 2026 at 11:20pm

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Exterior Front Photo of 232 Macdonald Avenue, Burnaby, BC

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Family Room Photo of 232 Macdonald Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Dining Area Photo of 232 Macdonald Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Photo of 232 Macdonald Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 232 Macdonald Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Pantry Photo of 232 Macdonald Avenue, Burnaby, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 232 Macdonald Avenue, Burnaby, BC

A rare opportunity to own a large, 50' x 122' corner lot in the heart of Burnaby Heights, just a short walk to everything Hastings has to offer. First time on the market! This well-maintained, two-level home offers 3,344 sq ft of living space, six bedrooms, two full kitchens, and two separate living areas - ideal for extended family living or mortgage-helper potential. Enjoy a spacious deck, patio, and attached double car garage. Perfect to renovate and live in or build your future dream home or multiplex. This property offers genuine redevelopment potential in one of Burnaby's most desirable areas close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Finished, Exterior Entry
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Forced Air
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Foundation	Slab

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,499,000
Total Bedrooms	6
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3344
Year Built	1970
Age Of Building	56
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Guest, Asphalt
Total Parking Spaces	4

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6100
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	122
MLS^® #	R3158267
Area	Burnaby North
Neighbourhood	Vancouver Heights
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5C 4M7
Gross Taxes	$7,437.86
Zoning	R1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3158267 / Active	08-24-2026	$2,499,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	13'5 x 13'5 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11' x 11' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	13'2 x 13'2 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	9'1 x 9'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'5 x 8'5 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	13'1 x 13'1 ft
Main Level	Living Room	15'8 x 15'8 ft
Below	Bedroom	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Below	Bedroom	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Below	Bedroom	16'4 x 16'4 ft
Below	Storage	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Below	Kitchen	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Below	Foyer	12'11 x 12'11 ft
Below	Living Room	15'7 x 15'7 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#2
Main Level	No	#4
Below	No	#3

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Northwest & Coldwell Banker Universe 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
Gilmore Community Elementary School: Above Average 0.25 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,Secondary
Fawkes Academy DL: Above Average 0.3 km 9.5/10
Elementary,Secondary
Fawkes Academy DL: Above Average 0.3 km 9.5/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound MacDonald Ave @ Albert St: 0.1 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Gilmore Stn: 1.97 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 29.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 15.8%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 47.2%
Employment Rate: Average 61.5%

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

24 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,736,805

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.97 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How VANCOUVER HEIGHTS compares

This property

1 DOM

Very fast

Vancouver Heights avg

37 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

37 DOM

Slower market

232 Macdonald Avenue has a sell-speed score of 24/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 30.5% above comparable active properties in Vancouver Heights. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 9.7% and an area average of 37 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 247 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 4M7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5C 4M7, 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 B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.3 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: North Vancouver Second Narrows, North Vancouver (~2.1 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 (45 nearby)

Doorex shipping centre · 140 m · Post Office
Syren hair culture · 161 m · Hairdresser
Forever yours lingerie · 169 m · Clothes

Restaurants (37 nearby)

H&p noodle house · 161 m · Restaurant
Sfinaki greek taverna · 187 m · Restaurant
Butchers block bbq · 192 m · Restaurant

Cafes (16 nearby)

Big shots cafe · 221 m · Cafe
Panino mio · 224 m · Cafe
Cup & bun · 289 m · Cafe

Groceries (15 nearby)

Mi tierra latina · 165 m · Supermarket
Proviland gtocery · 170 m · Supermarket
The valley bakery · 210 m · Bakery

Healthcare (8 nearby)

Gilmore pharmacy · 175 m · Healthcare
Wescana · 196 m · Healthcare
The medicine shoppe · 220 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound pender st @ willingdon ave · 889 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

23 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Gilmore Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.5 / 10	Distance 246 m
Fawkes Academy DL	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 305 m
Rosser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 646 m
Sir John Franklin Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 745 m
Fawkes Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.08 KM
Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
Confederation Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Alpha Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.73 KM
Brentwood Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.04 KM
West Coast Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.21 KM
Holy Cross Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Holy Cross School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Our Lady of Sorrows School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
Our Lady Of Sorrows	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Hastings Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Capitol Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
Kenneth Gordon	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM
Norval-Morrisseau	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.80 KM
St. Helen's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Tillicum Community Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.88 KM
Aubrey Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM

Pre-computed routes from 232 Macdonald Ave, Burnaby, BC

232 Macdonald Ave, Burnaby, BC Gilmore 2.0 km

43 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Gilmore → Waterfront
43 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Gilmore → Metrotown
43 min
SFU Burnaby via Gilmore → Production Way
36 min
Richmond Centre via Gilmore → Brighouse
68 min
YVR Airport via Gilmore → YVR-Airport
69 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

232 Macdonald Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.0 km from Gilmore, with a 43 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound MacDonald Ave @ Albert St (0.1 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (64/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 232 Macdonald Avenue

Car-Dependent 95

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 64

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 76

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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Property Taxes $620

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Financing 80% of the $2,499,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $10,164/month in total estimated carrying costs, $620 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 24, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $7,134/month in rental income, leaving a -$3,254/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 48% down.

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