3896 Elmwood St, Burnaby BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3168760
3896 Elmwood Street, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 1S1
Property Details for 3896 Elmwood Street
Fantastic view property on a rarely available 52' x 120' corner lot in Burnaby Hospital neighbourhood close to all levels of schooling, transit, parks, Deer Lake, HWY-1, restaurants & shopping. Functional layout featuring 3 Beds & 1 Bath up, updated kitchen w SS appliances & gas stove, hardwood flooring, central AC, skylights, walk out covered patio & oversized front window w/ sweeping mountain & city views. Rec room down, new HW tank (2025) & some newer double windows. Self contained 1 Bedroom accommodations below w/ full kitchen, bath + separate entrance. Beautifully landscaped & fenced backyard w/ auto irrigation, new turf & mature gardens. Open parking for 4+ cars or RV off the back. R1 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing zoning has potential to develop 4-6 units.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full, Finished, Exterior Entry |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave |
| Fireplace | 0 |
| Heating Type | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| # of Kitchens | 2 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Private Yard |
|---|---|
| View Description | Sweeping mountain & city views |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Building Details
| Price | $1,748,800 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2637 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Age Of Building | 76 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Open, RV Access/Parking, Rear Access, Asphalt |
| Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Rental Suites | Unauthorized Suite |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 6240 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 52 |
| MLS® # | R3168760 |
| Area | Burnaby South |
| Neighbourhood | Burnaby Hospital |
| City | Burnaby |
| Postal Code | V5G 1S1 |
| Gross Taxes | $6,195.86 |
| Zoning | R1 |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3168760 / Active | 09-22-2026 | $1,748,800 |
| to view full Property History (1 earlier record) | ||
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 13'9 x 13'9 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 13'9 x 13'9 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 12'8 x 12'8 ft |
| Main Level | Eating Area | 11'6 x 11'6 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 16'2 x 16'2 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11'9 x 11'9 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11'9 x 11'9 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 6'5 x 6'5 ft |
| Below | Recreation Room | 20'1 x 20'1 ft |
| Below | Laundry | 8'10 x 8'10 ft |
| Below | Storage | 12'2 x 12'2 ft |
| Below | Kitchen | 11'6 x 11'6 ft |
| Below | Living Room | 15'9 x 15'9 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 11'0 x 11'0 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Below | No | #3 |
Listed by: RE/MAX All Points 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
- Cascade Heights Elementary
- Average 0.56 km 6.7/10
- Secondary
- Moscrop Secondary School
- Above Average 1.23 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
- Vancouver Christian School
- Above Average 0.93 km 9.1/10
- Secondary
- Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby
- Above Average 0.53 km 10/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Northbound Ingleton Ave @ Sunset St
- 0.09 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Gilmore Stn
- 1.64 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Below Average
- Violent Crime Rate
- Low
- Property Crime Rate
- Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Average 27.3%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Above Average 16.4%
- Owner Occupied
- Below Average 52.9%
- Employment Rate
- Average 60.6%
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
3896 Elmwood Street has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 14.1% below comparable active properties in Burnaby Hospital, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 8.1% and an area average of 46 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 198 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 V5G 1S1
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5G 1S1, 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 (~4.5 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 (15 nearby)
- Guardian · 93 m · Pharmacy
- Provision eyewear optical · 116 m · Optician
- Sunset pharmacy · 158 m · Pharmacy
Restaurants (15 nearby)
- Yaser's cafe · 104 m · Fast Food
- Burnaby hospital cafeteria · 123 m · Fast Food
- El inka deli restaurant · 147 m · Restaurant
Healthcare (3 nearby)
- Guardian · 93 m · Healthcare
- Sunset pharmacy · 158 m · Healthcare
- Burnaby guardian pharmacy · 621 m · Healthcare
Groceries (2 nearby)
- 7-eleven · 494 m · Convenience
- Masala meats · 754 m · Butcher
Cafes (2 nearby)
- Mom's cafe · 534 m · Cafe
- Starbucks · 607 m · Cafe
Transit (1 nearby)
- Bus stop southbound willingdon ave @ sanderson way · 996 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
28 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance535 m
|
Cascade Heights Elementary |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance561 m
|
Vancouver Christian School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-6
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.1 / 10 |
Distance927 m
|
Vancouver Christian |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.1 / 10 |
Distance932 m
|
Graham Bruce Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.1 / 10 |
Distance1.08 KM
|
Renfrew Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.6 / 10 |
Distance1.10 KM
|
Moscrop Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
7.4 / 10 |
Distance1.23 KM
|
École Inman Elementary |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.8 / 10 |
Distance1.28 KM
|
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.46 KM
|
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.47 KM
|
Windermere Community Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance1.50 KM
|
Nootka Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance1.81 KM
|
Collingwood Neighbourhood School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-3
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.88 KM
|
St.Jude's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.8 / 10 |
Distance1.94 KM
|
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance2.03 KM
|
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.14 KM
|
Westside Montessori Academy |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.1 / 10 |
Distance2.47 KM
|
Kitchener Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.8 / 10 |
Distance2.47 KM
|
Gilpin Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance2.54 KM
|
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.0 / 10 |
Distance2.55 KM
|
John Norquay Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.60 KM
|
Douglas Road Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance2.60 KM
|
Norval-Morrisseau |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.65 KM
|
Vancouver Technical Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance2.67 KM
|
Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.4 / 10 |
Distance2.70 KM
|
Brentwood Park Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.95 KM
|
Holy Cross School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance2.96 KM
|
Holy Cross Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.96 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 3896 Elmwood St, Burnaby, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Gilmore → Waterfront39 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Gilmore → Metrotown39 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gilmore → Production Way32 min
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Richmond Centre via Gilmore → Brighouse64 min
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YVR Airport via Gilmore → YVR-Airport65 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview9 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy4 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way9 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd15 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island16 min
Calculate your commute
3896 Elmwood St, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.6 km from Gilmore, with a 39 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Ingleton Ave @ Sunset St (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (58/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 3896 Elmwood Street
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Transit Score - Good Transit
Bikeable 53
Bike Score - Bikeable
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Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Burnaby, similar Single Family Residences average $2,036,000 across 5 active listings — this listing is 14.1% below the Burnaby average.
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Walkability & Transit Near 3896 Elmwood Street
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Transit Score - Good Transit
Bikeable 53
Bike Score - Bikeable
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