4870 Highlawn Dr, Burnaby BC V5C 3T1 – House for Sale – MLS® R3180533
4870 Highlawn Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 3T1
Property Details for 4870 Highlawn Drive
Highlawn is one of THE best streets in "The Lawns", a quiet Brentwood Park neighbourhood with skyline views! Well-maintained home with 3 bedrooms up, 1 down and suite potential. The 1996 family room addition is off the kitchen and dining room. 122 SF sundeck (11'5 x 10'8 with 2024 vinyl decking). Updates: basement carpet and vinyl tile (2022-23) roof and furnace (2015), hot water tank (2019). Original oak hardwood floors on the main level, 3 fireplaces (2 gas, 1 wood)and a large rec room with bar in basement. Oil tank removed April 2026. Double garage & single carport with lane access. Fenced, level, south-facing backyard. Just 2 blocks from Amazing Brentwood, close to Skytrain, buses, BCIT, SFU, parks and Eileen Dailly Centre. Schools: Brentwood Park Elementary and Alpha Secondary.
Building Details
| Price | $1,998,800 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2413 |
| Year Built | 1954 |
| Age Of Building | 72 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Architecture Style | Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt. |
| Stories | 2 |
| Building Name | Brentwood Park |
| 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 | Carport Single, Garage Double, Lane Access, Rear Access, Garage Door Opener |
| Total Parking Spaces | 3 |
| Rental Suites | None |
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Finished, Exterior Entry |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Storage |
| Fireplace | 3 |
| Heating Type | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Garden, Private Yard |
|---|---|
| View Description | Mountains |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 6466 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 53 |
| MLS® # | R3180533 |
| Area | Burnaby North |
| Neighbourhood | Brentwood Park |
| City | Burnaby |
| Postal Code | V5C 3T1 |
| Gross Taxes | $7,442.14 |
| Zoning | R1 |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3180533 / Active | 10-30-2026 | $1,998,800 |
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Foyer | 13'9 x 13'9 ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 16'9 x 16'9 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 11'5 x 11'5 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 8'1 x 8'1 ft |
| Main Level | Eating Area | 11' x 11' ft |
| Main Level | Family Room | 15'2 x 15'2 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 12'5 x 12'5 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11'11 x 11'11 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 9'11 x 9'11 ft |
| Below | Recreation Room | 40'8 x 40'8 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 11'5 x 11'5 ft |
| Below | Laundry | 19'5 x 19'5 ft |
| Below | Storage | 13'7 x 13'7 ft |
| Main Level | Patio | 14'5 x 14'5 ft |
| Main Level | Other | 11'5 x 11'5 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Below | No | #3 |
Listed by: Sutton Group-West Coast 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, sell speed & climate
SkyTrain 0.77 km · crime below average · sell-speed score 31/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low
Map & Neighbourhood
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Restaurants (43 nearby)
- Jinya ramen bar · 561 m · Restaurant
- Bow & stern · 567 m · Restaurant
- Chef hung express · 582 m · Fast Food
Shopping (29 nearby)
- Nini's electric bike repairs · 425 m · Bicycle Shop
- Brentwood cleaners · 459 m · Laundry
- Cibc · 567 m · Bank
Cafes (8 nearby)
- Bubble waffle cafe · 573 m · Cafe
- Tim hortons · 585 m · Cafe
- Chatime · 588 m · Cafe
Groceries (6 nearby)
- Small victory bakery · 670 m · Bakery
- Express news · 734 m · Convenience
- Bc liquor store · 897 m · Beverages
Healthcare (3 nearby)
- London drugs · 685 m · Healthcare
- Shoppers drug mart · 895 m · Healthcare
- Brentwood pharmacy · 902 m · Healthcare
Transit (3 nearby)
- Skytrain @ brentwood stn station · 771 m · Transit
- Skytrain @ holdom stn station · 949 m · Transit
- Bus stop northbound holdom ave @ lougheed hwy · 984 m · Transit
Public Schools
- Elementary
- Brentwood Park Elementary School
- Above Average 0.3 km 7.6/10
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
Private Schools
- Elementary
- Holy Cross School
- Above Average 0.22 km 7.1/10
- Elementary,Secondary
- Fawkes Academy
- 1.49 km
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Northbound Delta Ave @ Brentlawn Dr
- 0.07 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Brentwood Stn
- 0.77 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Below Average
- Violent Crime Rate
- Low
- Property Crime Rate
- Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Below Average 22.5%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Above Average 16.5%
- Owner Occupied
- Below Average 43.5%
- Employment Rate
- Average 65.1%
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
4870 Highlawn Drive has a sell-speed score of 31/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 11.8% above comparable active properties in Brentwood Park. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 7.2% and an area average of 85 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With 236 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 3T1
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5C 3T1, 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 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Burnaby Kensington Park, Burnaby (~2 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.9 — 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.
Schools NearBy
26 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Holy Cross School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance220 m
|
Holy Cross Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance224 m
|
Brentwood Park Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance299 m
|
Alpha Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.0 / 10 |
Distance875 m
|
Parkcrest Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance1.18 KM
|
Aubrey Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.7 / 10 |
Distance1.29 KM
|
Fawkes Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.49 KM
|
Confederation Park Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.4 / 10 |
Distance1.63 KM
|
Kitchener Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.8 / 10 |
Distance1.63 KM
|
Capitol Hill Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.65 KM
|
Burnaby North Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.7 / 10 |
Distance1.75 KM
|
Burnaby Continuing Education |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.8 / 10 |
Distance1.80 KM
|
Rosser Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.89 KM
|
St. Helen's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.7 / 10 |
Distance1.91 KM
|
Fawkes Academy DL |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.5 / 10 |
Distance1.98 KM
|
Sperling Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.5 / 10 |
Distance2.16 KM
|
Gilmore Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.5 / 10 |
Distance2.27 KM
|
Lochdale Community Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.35 KM
|
Douglas Road Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance2.37 KM
|
Westridge Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.52 KM
|
Burnaby Montessori School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-1
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.53 KM
|
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.79 KM
|
Sir John Franklin Community School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance2.85 KM
|
Gilpin Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance2.90 KM
|
Moscrop Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.4 / 10 |
Distance2.98 KM
|
Montecito Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.99 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 4870 Highlawn Dr, Burnaby, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Brentwood → Waterfront29 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Brentwood → Metrotown29 min
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SFU Burnaby via Brentwood → Production Way20 min
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Richmond Centre via Brentwood → Brighouse54 min
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YVR Airport via Brentwood → YVR-Airport55 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview11 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy6 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way7 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd18 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island19 min
Calculate your commute
4870 Highlawn Dr, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.8 km from Brentwood, with a 29 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Delta Ave @ Brentlawn Dr (0.07 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (70/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 4870 Highlawn Drive
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bike Score - Bikeable
Costs & calculators
Monthly cost about $8,675/month · rent estimate $5,248/month · owning catches up with renting by year 21 · cash flow if rented −$3,897/month
Mortgage Calculator for 4870 Highlawn Drive
The estimated monthly cost of 4870 Highlawn Drive, Burnaby is $8,675: $8,055 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $620 property tax.
Investment Cashflow Calculator
If 4870 Highlawn Drive, Burnaby were rented at $5,248 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $3,897 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 59% down would break even.
Estateblock Rent Estimate for 4870 Highlawn Drive, Burnaby
Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$2,169/mo (year 1) → ~$5,043/mo (year 20) → ~$7,522/mo (year 29).
EstateBlock estimates 4870 Highlawn Drive, Burnaby would rent for about $5,248 a month.
Rent vs own: 4870 Highlawn Drive
Rent vs own
Owning catches up by year 21
With 20% down ($399,760) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap
Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.
Renting 4870 Highlawn Drive, Burnaby is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 21, with $142,496 of principal paid off by year 5 and $320,428 by year 10.
Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Brentwood Park, Burnaby
Based on 4 comparable active Single Family Residences in Brentwood Park, the average asking price is $1,788,333. This listing is priced 11.8% above the neighbourhood average.
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Walkability & Transit Near 4870 Highlawn Drive
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bike Score - Bikeable
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