Home Burnaby, BC Forest Glen BS Gobin'S Grove 5 6481 Elgin Avenue

5 6481 Elgin Ave, Burnaby BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3116121

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Listing updated: Sep 4, 2026 at 01:15am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 08:20pm

2 Beds

2 Baths

861 sqft

812 $ /sqft

217.67 $ Maint. fee

2006 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Sep 4, 2026 at 01:15am

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Map & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Francis de Sales: Above Average 1.37 km 8.7/10
Secondary
St. Thomas More Collegiate: Above Average 3.48 km 8.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Kingsway @ Denbigh Ave: 0.29 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Royal Oak Stn: 0.77 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 33.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 12.7%
Owner Occupied: Average 72%
Employment Rate: Average 60.1%

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

67 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $713,679

Seller's

Market conditions

Seller's market — high demand area

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.77 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How FOREST GLEN BS compares

This property

133 DOM

Slower than area

Forest Glen BS avg

62 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

62 DOM

Faster market

5 6481 Elgin Avenue has a sell-speed score of 67/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 2.1% below comparable active properties in Forest Glen BS, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Seller's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 26.4% and an area average of 62 days on market — buyers are active. With only 87 competing homes currently listed, this property has moderate competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V5H 3S5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5H 3S5, 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 (~1.2 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 (45 nearby)

Royal oak barbers · 290 m · Hairdresser
Trek · 359 m · Bicycle Shop
West coast wash · 385 m · Car Wash

Restaurants (42 nearby)

Jin jiang shanghai restaurant · 263 m · Restaurant
Northern bbq restaurant · 269 m · Restaurant
Pho super bowl · 273 m · Restaurant

Cafes (16 nearby)

Sugar lab · 363 m · Cafe
Sweethoney dessert · 393 m · Cafe
Duoduo fruit shop · 401 m · Cafe

Groceries (9 nearby)

Ribbon · 224 m · Supermarket
Great bear liquor store · 316 m · Beverages
Hannam supermarket · 417 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Imperial remedy's rx pharmacy · 593 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 749 m · Healthcare
Bonsor pharmacy & medical supplies · 861 m · Healthcare

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ royal oak stn station · 773 m · Transit
Bus stop northbound royal oak ave @ sidley st · 995 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

22 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 772 m
Burnaby South Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 1.06 KM
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.7 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
Brantford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.16 KM
St. Francis de Sales	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.37 KM
Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
Clinton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
BC Provincial School For The Deaf Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
South Slope Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Gilpin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.96 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.21 KM
Moscrop Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Douglas Road Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Burnaby Montessori School	Independent	Grades Served K-1	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.64 KM
Taylor Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
École Inman Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.82 KM
Suncrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM

Pre-computed routes from 5 6481 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC

5 6481 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC Royal Oak 0.8 km

32 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Royal Oak → Waterfront
32 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Royal Oak → Metrotown
14 min
SFU Burnaby via Royal Oak → Production Way
30 min
Richmond Centre via Royal Oak → Brighouse
57 min
YVR Airport via Royal Oak → YVR-Airport
58 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

5 6481 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.8 km from Royal Oak, with a 32 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Kingsway @ Denbigh Ave (0.29 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (75/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 5 6481 Elgin Avenue

Car-Dependent 89

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 75

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 59

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $182

Maintenance fee 217.67

Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($139,800), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $3,070/month — $2,670 principal & interest, $182 property tax, $218 maintenance fee.

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At an estimated rental income of $2,481/month, this property runs a $645/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 40% down.

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