Home Burnaby, BC Parkcrest 5688 Buchanan Street

5688 Buchanan St, Burnaby BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R2948052

643 days on the market

$5,880,000

Est. Mortgage $26,013/mo

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 08:58am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 09:45pm

7 Beds

4 Baths

3115 sqft

1888 $ /sqft

2005 built

643 days on the market

$5,880,000

Est. $26,013/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 08:58am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 09:45pm

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Attention Developers and Investors! Fantastic opportunity in Burnaby's Transit Oriented Development! This single family home is ideally situated within 400m from Holdom Sky-Train Station. With new provincial legislation in place, the property now permits a multi-family building of up to 20 storeys, FSR 5.0 with assembly

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Natural Gas, Radiant
# of Kitchens	3
Flooring	Laminate, Mixed, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$5,880,000
Total Bedrooms	7
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3115
Year Built	2005
Age Of Building	21
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double
Total Parking Spaces	7
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	7560
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	54
MLS^® #	R2948052
Area	Burnaby North
Neighbourhood	Parkcrest
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5B 2R7
Gross Taxes	$6,707.26
Zoning	R2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R2948052 / Active	12-02-2024	$5,880,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	13'10 x 13'10 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	13'10 x 13'10 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Above Level	Living Room	14' x 14' ft
Above Level	Dining Room	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Above Level	Kitchen	16'2 x 16'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'11 x 11'11 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	18' x 18' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'4 x 12'4 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'3 x 12'3 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Main Level	No	#3
Above Level	No	#3
Above Level	Yes	#3

Listed by: Hooli Homes 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 & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
Burnaby North Secondary School: Above Average 1.37 km 7.7/10
Elementary
Parkcrest Elementary School: Above Average 0.41 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 0.83 km 7.1/10
Elementary,Secondary
Fawkes Academy: 2.15 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Holdom Ave @ Sumas St: 0.05 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Holdom Stn: 0.25 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 31.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 12.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 52.8%
Employment Rate: Average 64.3%

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

42 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.25 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 PARKCREST compares

This property

643 DOM

Slower than area

Parkcrest avg

37 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

37 DOM

Faster market

5688 Buchanan Street has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 9.7% and an area average of 37 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 247 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 2R7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5B 2R7, 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 (~1.6 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 (7 nearby)

Hepatica florist · 261 m · Florist
White angel nails · 275 m · Beauty Shop
Elegant barber · 330 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (7 nearby)

White lotus cafe · 249 m · Restaurant
Sushi u · 266 m · Restaurant
Garlic and chili · 271 m · Restaurant

Groceries (4 nearby)

Express news & smokes · 278 m · Convenience
Buy low foods · 304 m · Supermarket
Angry otter liquor · 361 m · Beverages

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ holdom stn station · 247 m · Transit
Bus stop southbound delta ave @ northlawn dr · 997 m · Transit

Cafes (1 nearby)

Starbucks · 282 m · Cafe

Schools NearBy

23 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Parkcrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.6 / 10	Distance 415 m
Holy Cross School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 834 m
Holy Cross Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 839 m
Aubrey Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 938 m
Brentwood Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.01 KM
Sperling Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
Burnaby North Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.37 KM
Burnaby Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Alpha Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.56 KM
Capitol Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.61 KM
Lochdale Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
St. Helen's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
Westridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Douglas Road Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
Burnaby Montessori School	Independent	Grades Served K-1	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.01 KM
Confederation Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.14 KM
Montecito Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.14 KM
Fawkes Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.15 KM
Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.49 KM
Rosser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Gilpin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
Fawkes Academy DL	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM

Pre-computed routes from 5688 Buchanan St, Burnaby, BC

5688 Buchanan St, Burnaby, BC Holdom 0.2 km

25 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Holdom → Waterfront
25 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Holdom → Metrotown
25 min
SFU Burnaby via Holdom → Production Way
12 min
Richmond Centre via Holdom → Brighouse
50 min
YVR Airport via Holdom → YVR-Airport
51 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

5688 Buchanan St, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.2 km from Holdom, with a 25 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Holdom Ave @ Sumas St (0.05 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (66/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 5688 Buchanan Street

Car-Dependent 68

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 66

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 33

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $559

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Financing 80% of the $5,880,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $23,017/month in total estimated carrying costs, $559 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 16, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $14,692/month in rental income, leaving a -$8,692/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 51% down.

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