Home Burnaby, BC Deer Lake Place 4638 Royal Oak Avenue

4638 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3124786

109 days on the market

$1,499,900

Est. Mortgage $6,636/mo

Listing updated: Jul 30, 2026 at 12:19pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 12:20am

4 Beds

2 Baths

2043 sqft

734 $ /sqft

1948 built

5.4% price reduction

109 days on the market

$1,499,900

$1,584,900

Est. $6,636/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 30, 2026 at 12:19pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 12:20am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 4638 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 4638 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Living Room Photo of 4638 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Family Room Photo of 4638 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Dining Area Photo of 4638 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Photo of 4638 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 4638 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Pantry Photo of 4638 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 4638 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 4638 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC

This original mid-century home sits on a nearly 7,500 sq ft lot in the heart of Burnaby South. Offering excellent potential to renovate, rebuild, or hold for future value, this property is ideally located in a central, family-oriented neighbourhood close to Deer Lake Park, schools of all levels, shopping, hospital, transit, and Highway 1. Enjoy city views and an open outlook onto surrounding green space. A unique opportunity to secure a sizeable lot in one of Burnaby’s most convenient and established communities. Click the Virtual Tour URL for full video.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full
Appliances Included	Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Storage
Heating Type	Forced Air, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	City Views and Green Space
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,499,900
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2043
Year Built	1948
Age Of Building	78
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt.
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Utility Sewer	Community, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Front Access, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	12
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size	7403.56
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	62
MLS^® #	R3124786
Area	Burnaby South
Neighbourhood	Deer Lake Place
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5G 3M5
Gross Taxes	$5,661.39
Zoning	R1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3124786 / Active	05-20-2026	$1,499,900
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	12'9 x 12'9 ft
Main Level	Foyer	10'11 x 10'11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'9 x 9'9 ft
Main Level	Family Room	11'10 x 11'10 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'10 x 11'10 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'1 x 10'1 ft
Below	Recreation Room	16'10 x 16'10 ft
Below	Bedroom	9'3 x 9'3 ft
Below	Storage	14'0 x 14'0 ft
Below	Utility	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Below	Cold Room	10'5 x 10'5 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3

Listed by: Royal LePage - Wolstencroft & Royal LePage - Wolstencroft

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
Gilpin Elementary School: Above Average 0.32 km 7.1/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Burnaby Montessori School: 1.17 km
Secondary
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby: Above Average 2.76 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Gilpin St @ Gatenby Ave: 0.15 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Metrotown Stn: 2.23 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 39.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 10%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 49.7%
Employment Rate: Average 63.8%

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

66 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,652,890

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 2.23 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 DEER LAKE PLACE compares

This property

109 DOM

Slower than area

Deer Lake Place avg

46 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

46 DOM

Faster market

4638 Royal Oak Avenue has a sell-speed score of 66/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 10.2% below comparable active properties in Deer Lake Place, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 14.9% and an area average of 46 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 195 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V5G 3M5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5G 3M5, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.4 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Burnaby South, Burnaby (~3.1 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — 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 (1 nearby)

Canada florist · 959 m · Florist

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound bond st @ nelson ave · 966 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

18 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Gilpin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.1 / 10	Distance 322 m
Douglas Road Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 806 m
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 923 m
Moscrop Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 1.16 KM
Burnaby Montessori School	Independent	Grades Served K-1	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.17 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.58 KM
École Inman Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
Cascade Heights Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.7 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Brantford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Graham Bruce Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
Sperling Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Parkcrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM
Burnaby South Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 4638 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC

4638 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC Metrotown 2.2 km

48 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Metrotown → Waterfront
48 min
Metrotown, Burnaby
30 min
SFU Burnaby via Metrotown → Production Way
50 min
Richmond Centre via Metrotown → Brighouse
73 min
YVR Airport via Metrotown → YVR-Airport
74 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

4638 Royal Oak Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.2 km from Metrotown, with a 48 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Gilpin St @ Gatenby Ave (0.15 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (44/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 4638 Royal Oak Avenue

Car-Dependent 34

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Some Transit 44

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 48

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $6,201/month in total housing costs on this $1,499,900 property — $5,729 mortgage payment, $472 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 30, 2026

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Based on $4,317/month estimated rent and $6,392/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$2,075/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 49%.

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