Home Burnaby, BC Capitol Hill BN 4990 Empire Drive

4990 Empire Dr, Burnaby BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3169421

1 day on the market

$2,799,999

Est. Mortgage $12,387/mo

Listing updated: Sep 24, 2026 at 02:05pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 24, 2026 at 10:10pm

Capital Hill

0 Beds

1 Baths

1744 sqft

1606 $ /sqft

1940 built

NEW

1 day on the market

$2,799,999

Est. $12,387/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 24, 2026 at 02:05pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 24, 2026 at 10:10pm

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Exterior Front Photo of 4990 Empire Drive, Burnaby, BC

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Family Room Photo of 4990 Empire Drive, Burnaby, BC

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Rare opportunity in a prime Capitol Hill location offering extraordinary panoramic views spanning Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver, downtown, Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains. Situated on a 6,940 sq. ft. lot, enjoy a highly walkable setting with convenient access to transit, parks, schools, shopping and nearby amenities. Confederation Park Elementary is approximately 0.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk, while Alpha Secondary School is approximately 1.0 km away. Tear down property in one of Burnaby’s established Capitol Hill neighbourhoods, combining a desirable location with far-reaching city, water and mountain views.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	823
Basement Features	Partially Finished
Heating Type	Hot Water
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	No Outdoor Area
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,799,999
Total Bedrooms	0
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1744
Year Built	1940
Age Of Building	86
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Name	Capital Hill
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open, Other, Gravel
Total Parking Spaces	3
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6940
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	48.55
MLS^® #	R3169421
Area	Burnaby North
Neighbourhood	Capitol Hill BN
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5B 1M6
Gross Taxes	$5,593.45
Zoning	R1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3169421 / Active	09-24-2026	$2,799,999

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	10' x 10' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3

Listed by: ComFree

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
Confederation Park Elementary School: Average 0.41 km 5.4/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
Fawkes Academy: 0.78 km
Elementary,Secondary
Fawkes Academy: 0.78 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Empire Dr @ Hythe Ave: 0.03 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brentwood Stn: 2.04 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 29.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 11.5%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 49.1%
Employment Rate: Average 63.9%

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

20 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $310,800

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 2.04 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How CAPITOL HILL BN compares

This property

1 DOM

Very fast

Capitol Hill BN avg

85 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

85 DOM

Slower market

4990 Empire Drive has a sell-speed score of 20/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 88.9% above comparable active properties in Capitol Hill BN. 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 only 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 V5B 1M6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5B 1M6, 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 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Burnaby Kensington Park, Burnaby (~1.5 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.9 — 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 (22 nearby)

Vegas donus · 353 m · Fast Food
Sushi bar kilala · 390 m · Restaurant
Socrates in the heights · 576 m · Restaurant

Shopping (13 nearby)

Muckabout gift gallery · 385 m · Gift Shop
Fresh cuts barber academy · 410 m · Hairdresser
Adele rae floral art & design · 491 m · Florist

Groceries (9 nearby)

No frills · 380 m · Supermarket
Burnaby liquor store · 654 m · Beverages
Punk rock pastries · 676 m · Bakery

Cafes (4 nearby)

Chez christophe · 453 m · Cafe
Chatime · 737 m · Cafe
Gabi & jules homemade pies · 769 m · Cafe

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Capitol hill pharmacy · 590 m · Healthcare
We care pharmacy · 959 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound hastings st @ willingdon ave · 965 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

20 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Confederation Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.4 / 10	Distance 412 m
Fawkes Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 777 m
Capitol Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 784 m
Alpha Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 882 m
St. Helen's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.03 KM
Rosser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.18 KM
Brentwood Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.27 KM
Aubrey Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Holy Cross Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
Holy Cross School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
Burnaby North Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
Burnaby Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 1.50 KM
Fawkes Academy DL	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
Gilmore Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Parkcrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
Westridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Lochdale Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Sir John Franklin Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Sperling Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM

Pre-computed routes from 4990 Empire Dr, Burnaby, BC

4990 Empire Dr, Burnaby, BC Brentwood 2.0 km

44 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brentwood → Waterfront
44 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brentwood → Metrotown
44 min
SFU Burnaby via Brentwood → Production Way
35 min
Richmond Centre via Brentwood → Brighouse
69 min
YVR Airport via Brentwood → YVR-Airport
70 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

4990 Empire Dr, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.0 km from Brentwood, with a 44 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Empire Dr @ Hythe Ave (0.03 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (52/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 4990 Empire Drive

Car-Dependent 79

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 52

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 34

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $466

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($560,000), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $11,160/month — $10,694 principal & interest, $466 property tax.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Listing data last synced: Sep 24, 2026

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At an estimated rental income of $6,448/month, this property runs a $4,945/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 57% down.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

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