Home Burnaby, BC Simon Fraser Univer. Novo 1 303 9288 University Crescent

303 9288 University Cres, Burnaby BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3156337

3 days on the market

$418,000

Est. Mortgage $1,849/mo

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 03:04pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 11:45am

Novo 1

1 Beds

1 Baths

601 sqft

696 $ /sqft

356.23 $ Maint. fee

2004 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

3 days on the market

$418,000

Est. $1,849/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 03:04pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 11:45am

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Exterior Front Photo of 303 9288 University Crescent, Burnaby, BC

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Living Room Photo of 303 9288 University Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Family Room Photo of 303 9288 University Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Dining Area Photo of 303 9288 University Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Photo of 303 9288 University Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 303 9288 University Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Pantry Photo of 303 9288 University Crescent, Burnaby, BC

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Welcome to Novo One at SFU! This move-in-ready 1 bedroom + den home in a solid concrete building has been thoughtfully updated with luxury vinyl plank flooring, newer Samsung kitchen appliances, newer washer & dryer, fresh interior paint, and an updated bathroom with a quartz vanity countertop and new mirror. The functional 601 sq.ft. layout includes a separate den—perfect for studying or working from home—plus a private balcony and one secured underground parking stall. Ideally located just steps from SFU campus, transit, shops, restaurants and Burnaby Mountain trails. An excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, students, parents, downsizers or investors.

Open houses

22 Aug, 2026 (01:00 PM to 03:00 PM)

23 Aug, 2026 (01:00 PM to 03:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Greenbelt
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$418,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	601
Year Built	2004
Age Of Building	22
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Building Name	Novo 1
Ownership Type	Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Maintenance Fee	$356.23
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Community
Water (WaterSource)	Public, Community
Parking Type	Garage Under Building
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Units In Development	167

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3156337
Area	Burnaby North
Neighbourhood	Simon Fraser Univer.
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5A 4X7
Gross Taxes	$1,394.92
Zoning	R5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3156337 / Active	08-17-2026	$418,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	9'5 x 9'5 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10'3 x 10'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	7'2 x 7'2 ft
Main Level	Foyer	7'1 x 7'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'5 x 9'5 ft
Main Level	Den	6'10 x 6'10 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Sutton Group - 1st West 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 Mountain Secondary School: Above Average 2.7 km 7.1/10
Elementary
University Highlands Elementary School: Above Average 0.32 km 7.4/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Queen of All Saints Elementary School: Above Average 3.92 km 8.6/10
Elementary, Secondary
Traditional Learning Academy: Above Average 4.94 km 8.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Tower Rd @ University High Street: 0.45 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burquitlam Station: 2.10 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 36.8%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 7.4%
Owner Occupied: Average 63%
Employment Rate: Above Average 67.6%

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

52 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $405,042

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 2.10 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How SIMON FRASER UNIVER. compares

This property

3 DOM

Very fast

Simon Fraser Univer. avg

43 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

43 DOM

Slower market

303 9288 University Crescent has a sell-speed score of 52/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 3.1% above comparable active properties in Simon Fraser Univer.. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 15.2% and an area average of 43 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 553 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 V5A 4X7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5A 4X7, 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 5.2 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: New Westminster Sapperton Park, New Westminster (~5.8 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — 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

Restaurants (19 nearby)

Togo sushi · 463 m · Restaurant
Uncle fatih's pizza · 470 m · Fast Food
Chef hung · 477 m · Restaurant

Shopping (5 nearby)

House of vision · 435 m · Optician
Simon fraser university · 443 m · Post Office
Nesters market · 508 m · Pharmacy

Cafes (5 nearby)

Tim hortons · 421 m · Cafe
Chaiiwala of london · 449 m · Cafe
Chakura · 591 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Nesters market · 437 m · Supermarket
Bc liquor store · 548 m · Beverages

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Nesters market · 508 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound s campus rd @ science rd · 930 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

12 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
University Highlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.4 / 10	Distance 320 m
Forest Grove Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Seaview Community School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	4.8 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Stoney Creek Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
Lyndhurst Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.22 KM
Miller Park Community School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
Ecole Banting Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Ecole Moody Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.1 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Port Moody Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
Burnaby Mountain Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.1 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Cameron Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 303 9288 University Cres, Burnaby, BC

303 9288 University Cres, Burnaby, BC Burquitlam 2.1 km

59 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burquitlam → Waterfront
59 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burquitlam → Metrotown
54 min
SFU Burnaby via Burquitlam → Production Way
34 min
Richmond Centre via Burquitlam → Brighouse
84 min
YVR Airport via Burquitlam → YVR-Airport
85 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
18 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
11 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
4 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
25 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
27 min

Calculate your commute

303 9288 University Cres, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.1 km from Burquitlam, with a 59 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Tower Rd @ University High Street (0.45 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (53/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 303 9288 University Crescent

Car-Dependent 65

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 53

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 33

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $116

Maintenance fee 356.23

A 20% down payment of $83,600 on this $418,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $1,596/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $2,068/month, $116 property tax, $356 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 18, 2026

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