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5 3838 Albert St, Burnaby BC – Townhouse for Sale – MLS® R3174762

5 3838 Albert Street, Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 2C9

Burnaby Townhouses for Sale

1 day on the market

$975,000

Est. Mortgage $4,313/mo

Listing updated: Oct 13, 2026 at 09:25pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 13, 2026 at 09:30pm

Century Heights

3 Beds

3 Baths

1285 sqft

759 $ /sqft

506.14 $ Maint. fee

2004 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

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Welcome to Vancouver Heights - North Burnaby’s most sought-after neighbourhoods! Perfectly positioned for convenience yet tucked away in a peaceful setting, this two-level TH offers the space and feel of a 1/2 duplex. The open-concept features spacious living & dining areas, a gas fireplace, a pantry, an east-facing patio just off the kitchen, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee. Upstairs, you’ll find three generous bedrooms, primary w/ ensuite, plus a full bathroom. An oversized patio off the two additional bedrooms to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. Upgrades include new hot water on demand, new furnace & fridge. Large double-car garage, crawl-space for storage. Enjoy a welcoming community & a proactive strata, all within walking distance of shops etc..Open House Sun Oct 18 2-4pm

Open houses

18 Oct, 2026 (01:00 PM to 03:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Crawl Space
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Forced Air, Natural Gas
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Other
Structures	Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$975,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1285
Year Built	2004
Age Of Building	22
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Snow Removal
Building Name	Century Heights
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$506.14
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Community
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Rear Access, Driveway
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	9

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3174762
Area	Burnaby North
Neighbourhood	Vancouver Heights
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5C 2C9
Gross Taxes	$3,434.39
Zoning	RM-6

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3174762 / Active	10-13-2026	$975,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	4'4 x 4'4 ft
Main Level	Living Room	17'11 x 17'11 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	16'3 x 16'3 ft
Main Level	Storage	4'10 x 4'10 ft
Main Level	Pantry	6'5 x 6'5 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	14'2 x 14'2 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	4'11 x 4'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'9 x 8'9 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'9 x 8'9 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Above Main 2	Yes	#4
Above Level	No	#2
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Century 21 In Town 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.

About the building: Century Heights

3838 Albert Street, Vancouver Heights, Burnaby

Century Heights building details

Building

Built: 2004
Homes: 9 in 2 storeys
Construction: Frame - Wood
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: BCS851
Managed by: Self
Parking: Garage: Double
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: ManagementGardeningGarbage Pickup

Bylaws on record

Pets: Allowed; Cats and dogs OK
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Century Heights

For sale: 1
Median ask: $975K
Median $/sqft: $759
Days on market: 1

This home

$759/sqft, in line with the building median of $759.

Homes for sale at Century Heights, Burnaby Recent sold listings in Century Heights, Burnaby

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
Gilmore Community Elementary School: Above Average 0.54 km 7.5/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
Fawkes Academy DL: Above Average 0.57 km 9.5/10
Elementary,Secondary
Fawkes Academy DL: Above Average 0.57 km 9.5/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Hastings St @ Ingleton Ave: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Gilmore Stn: 1.92 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 29.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 15.8%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 47.2%
Employment Rate: Average 61.5%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
Railway/Sky train Noise: Possible
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

57 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,023,750

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Possible — near transit

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How VANCOUVER HEIGHTS compares

This property

1 DOM

Very fast

Vancouver Heights avg

49 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

49 DOM

Slower market

5 3838 Albert Street has a sell-speed score of 57/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 5% below comparable active properties in Vancouver Heights, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 15.9% and an area average of 49 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 69 competing homes currently listed, this property has moderate competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V5C 2C9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5C 2C9, 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 B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.3 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: North Vancouver Second Narrows, North Vancouver (~2.2 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

Shopping (34 nearby)

Xziste studio · 154 m · Hairdresser
Knotz · 181 m · Hairdresser
The medicine shoppe · 222 m · Pharmacy

Restaurants (34 nearby)

Phá» pasteur restaurant · 78 m · Restaurant
L'artista italian restaurant · 99 m · Restaurant
Rens cafe · 128 m · Restaurant

Cafes (15 nearby)

Cup & bun · 77 m · Cafe
Big shots cafe · 215 m · Cafe
La fontana cafe · 228 m · Cafe

Groceries (13 nearby)

Mi tierra latina · 246 m · Supermarket
Proviland gtocery · 350 m · Supermarket
The valley bakery · 375 m · Bakery

Healthcare (6 nearby)

The medicine shoppe · 222 m · Healthcare
Wescana · 319 m · Healthcare
Gilmore pharmacy · 433 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound hastings st @ madison ave · 864 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

24 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Sir John Franklin Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 464 m
Gilmore Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.5 / 10	Distance 535 m
Fawkes Academy DL	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 570 m
Rosser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 944 m
Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
Fawkes Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.35 KM
Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
Confederation Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Alpha Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.74 KM
West Coast Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Our Lady of Sorrows School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Our Lady Of Sorrows	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.21 KM
Brentwood Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Hastings Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Holy Cross Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Holy Cross School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Norval-Morrisseau	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.52 KM
Tillicum Community Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Chief Maquinna Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Kenneth Gordon	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
Capitol Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
Templeton Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 5 3838 Albert St, Burnaby, BC

5 3838 Albert St, Burnaby, BC Gilmore 1.9 km

42 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Gilmore → Waterfront
42 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Gilmore → Metrotown
42 min
SFU Burnaby via Gilmore → Production Way
35 min
Richmond Centre via Gilmore → Brighouse
67 min
YVR Airport via Gilmore → YVR-Airport
68 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

5 3838 Albert St, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.9 km from Gilmore, with a 42 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Hastings St @ Ingleton Ave (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (65/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 5 3838 Albert Street

Car-Dependent 93

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 65

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 72

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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Principal & Interest

Property Taxes $286

Maintenance fee 506.14

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $4,516/month in total housing costs on this $975,000 property — $3,724 mortgage payment, $286 property tax, $506 maintenance fee.

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