This beautifully designed 1-bedroom + den home offers southwest exposure overlooking the tranquil courtyard, with expansive windows filling the interior living space with warm natural light. The open kitchen features a large island, full-size appliances, and built-in shelving ideal for a coffee station or wet bar. A cheater ensuite connects seamlessly through a double walk-through closet, while a dedicated computer niche provides the perfect work-from-home setup. Additional storage closets enhance functionality, making this home as practical as it is stylish in the heart of Riviera's Metrotown location. Residents enjoy premium amenities including a Concierge, Fitness Centre, Social Lounge, Guest Suites, and Outdoor Terrace.
Exercise Centre, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name
Riviera
Ownership Type
Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee
$333.83
Community Features
Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby
Exercise Centre, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer
Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)
Public
Parking Type
Garage Under Building, Guest, Lane Access, Side Access
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
Rental Suites
None
Units In Development
288
Lot & Land
Lot Size Depth
Feet
MLS® #
R3177084
Area
Burnaby South
Neighbourhood
Metrotown
City
Burnaby
Postal Code
V5H 0L1
Gross Taxes
$2,393.67
Zoning
CD
Property Timeline
Status
Date
Price
R3177084 / Active
10-15-2026
$694,900
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(1 earlier record)
Rooms
Floor
Type
Dimensions
Main Level
Primary Bedroom
10'1 x 10'1 ft
Main Level
Living Room
12'2 x 12'2 ft
Main Level
Kitchen
11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level
Den
6'5 x 6'5 ft
Bathrooms
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Main Level
Yes
#4
Listed by: Ledmac 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.
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
2.03 km
8.7/10
Secondary
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby
Above Average
3.86 km
10/10
Closest Transit
Bus Stop
Northbound Nelson Ave @ Bennett St
0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Royal Oak Stn
0.65 km
Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
Below Average
Violent Crime Rate
Low
Property Crime Rate
Average
Demographics
Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
38.9%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average
11.2%
Owner Occupied
Below Average
45.4%
Employment Rate
Average
55.1%
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
46 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
C
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $598,309
Balanced
Market conditions
Balanced market — steady conditions
Flood Risk
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 0.65 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 METROTOWN compares
This property
6 DOM
Very fast
Metrotown avg
50 DOM
Average
Burnaby avg
50 DOM
Slower market
305 4988 Bennett Street has a sell-speed score of 46/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band.
The listing is priced 13.9% above comparable active properties in Metrotown.
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 V5H 0L1
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5H 0L1, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
FloodLower Risk
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
FireLow
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.
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.
PrecipitationIncreasing
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.
DroughtStable
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 (246 nearby)
The ups store
· 97 m · Post Office
Bonsor pharmacy & medical supplies
· 113 m · Pharmacy
London drugs
· 117 m · Pharmacy
Restaurants (148 nearby)
Freshslice pizza
· 64 m · Fast Food
Kiku sushi
· 112 m · Restaurant
Uncle willy's buffet
· 129 m · Restaurant
Cafes (49 nearby)
Got lot tea
· 175 m · Cafe
Audrey moment cafe
· 248 m · Cafe
Coco fresh tea & juice
· 255 m · Cafe
Groceries (26 nearby)
Langley meats
· 234 m · Butcher
Uncle tetsu's cheesecake
· 300 m · Bakery
Boemma euro foods & deli
· 307 m · Supermarket
Healthcare (12 nearby)
Bonsor pharmacy & medical supplies
· 113 m · Healthcare
London drugs
· 117 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart
· 352 m · Healthcare
Transit (3 nearby)
Skytrain @ royal oak stn station
· 646 m · Transit
Skytrain @ metrotown stn station
· 763 m · Transit
Bus stop northbound mckay ave @ kingsborough st
· 877 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
23 Schools are within 3km
School
Type
Grades Served
Catchment Info
Rating
Distance
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program
Public
Grades Served
—
Catchment Info
—
2.7/ 10
Distance
416 m
Nelson Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
7.1/ 10
Distance
1.07 KM
Burnaby South Secondary
Public
Grades Served
—
Catchment Info
—
5.2/ 10
Distance
1.13 KM
BC Provincial School For The Deaf Elementary
Public
Grades Served
—
Catchment Info
—
6.2/ 10
Distance
1.21 KM
South Slope Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
6.9/ 10
Distance
1.24 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
7.1/ 10
Distance
1.34 KM
Windsor Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
5.5/ 10
Distance
1.41 KM
Clinton Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
7.3/ 10
Distance
1.74 KM
Brantford Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
7.7/ 10
Distance
1.91 KM
St. Francis de Sales
Independent
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
8.7/ 10
Distance
2.03 KM
Suncrest Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
7.4/ 10
Distance
2.10 KM
Gilpin Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
7.1/ 10
Distance
2.18 KM
Moscrop Secondary School
Public
Grades Served
8-12
Catchment Info
—
7.4/ 10
Distance
2.21 KM
École Inman Elementary
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
6.8/ 10
Distance
2.28 KM
Glenwood Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
5.4/ 10
Distance
2.32 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary
Public
Grades Served
—
Catchment Info
—
6.6/ 10
Distance
2.42 KM
Champlain Heights Community Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
5.5/ 10
Distance
2.52 KM
Morley Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
4.4/ 10
Distance
2.57 KM
Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
6.4/ 10
Distance
2.71 KM
Douglas Road Elementary
Public
Grades Served
—
Catchment Info
—
6.2/ 10
Distance
2.80 KM
Buckingham Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
7.4/ 10
Distance
2.93 KM
Champlain Heights Annex
Public
Grades Served
K-3
Catchment Info
—
N/A
Distance
2.96 KM
Burnaby Montessori School
Independent
Grades Served
K-1
Catchment Info
—
N/A
Distance
3.00 KM
Pre-computed routes from 305 4988 Bennett St, Burnaby, BC
305 4988 Bennett St, Burnaby, BC
Royal Oak 0.6 km
31 min
Downtown VancouverWaterfront Station
By transit (Skytrain)
Downtown Vancouvervia Royal Oak → Waterfront
31 min
Metrotown, Burnabyvia Royal Oak → Metrotown
13 min
SFU Burnabyvia Royal Oak → Production Way
29 min
Richmond Centrevia Royal Oak → Brighouse
56 min
YVR Airportvia Royal Oak → YVR-Airport
57 min
By car (off-peak)
Downtown Vancouvervia HWY 1 / Grandview
13 min
Metrotown, Burnabyvia Lougheed Hwy
1 min
SFU Burnabyvia Gaglardi Way
8 min
Richmond Centrevia No. 3 Rd
15 min
YVR Airportvia Bridgeport / Sea Island
17 min
Calculate your commute
305 4988 Bennett St, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Royal Oak, with a 31 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Nelson Ave @ Bennett St (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (83/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 305 4988 Bennett Street
Car-Dependent97
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Some Transit83
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
Somewhat Bikeable82
Bike Score - Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Mortgage Calculator for 305 4988 Bennett Street
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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes$199
Maintenance fee333.83
A 20% down payment of $138,980 on this $694,900 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $2,654/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $3,187/month, $199 property tax, $334 maintenance fee.
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With $2,466/month in estimated rental income against $3,244/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$778/month. A 44% down payment would reach break-even.
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Estateblock Rent Estimate for 305 4988 Bennett Street, Burnaby
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Metrotown, Burnaby
This Home
$694,900
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Based on 74 comparable active apartments/condos in Metrotown, the average asking price is $610,038. This listing is priced 13.9% above the neighbourhood average.
Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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