Home Burnaby, BC Forest Glen BS 6009 Elgin Avenue

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A rare offering — one of only a handful of properties perched on a ridge with an unobstructed, endless view corridor blending Valley, Deer Lake, and Mountain vistas in one sweep. This 5-bedroom home sits on a premium site with dual frontage potential on Oakland and Elgin, giving buyers the flexibility to redevelop and fully capitalize on this unmatched position. Centrally located just 6 minutes from Metrotown's shops and restaurants, it offers the rare combination of a private, elevated retreat with everyday urban convenience. A true legacy lot for builders and view-seekers alike — opportunities like this rarely come to market.

Building 18 fields Inside & out 10 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$2,400,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2675
Year Built	1955
Age Of Building	71
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	3 Level Split
Stories	3
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open
Total Parking Spaces	4

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Natural Gas, Wood
# of Kitchens	2
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

View Description	Deer Lake, City and Mountains
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6930
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	66
MLS^® #	R3169787
Area	Burnaby South
Neighbourhood	Forest Glen BS
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5H 3S3
Gross Taxes	$6,854.82
Zoning	R1 SSMUH

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3169787 / Active	09-25-2026	$2,400,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Family Room	16'3 x 16'3 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11' x 11' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'8 x 10'8 ft
Main Level	Living Room	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	13'7 x 13'7 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'11 x 12'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'11 x 12'11 ft
Below	Recreation Room	23' x 23' ft
Below	Bedroom	14'1 x 14'1 ft
Below	Bedroom	14'1 x 14'1 ft
Below	Kitchen	9'10 x 9'10 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Keller Williams Bold 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 1.12 km · crime below average · sell-speed score 24/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (31 nearby)

Royal oak barbers · 672 m · Hairdresser
Trek · 672 m · Bicycle Shop
Tuesdays dry cleaners · 685 m · Laundry

Restaurants (31 nearby)

Jin jiang shanghai restaurant · 598 m · Restaurant
Pho super bowl · 649 m · Restaurant
Northern bbq restaurant · 652 m · Restaurant

Cafes (13 nearby)

Teapressu · 658 m · Cafe
Chatime · 665 m · Cafe
Suntea · 699 m · Cafe

Groceries (5 nearby)

Ribbon · 606 m · Supermarket
Langley meats · 687 m · Butcher
Great bear liquor store · 689 m · Beverages

Healthcare (4 nearby)

London drugs · 848 m · Healthcare
Imperial remedy's rx pharmacy · 926 m · Healthcare
Bonsor pharmacy & medical supplies · 972 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound nelson ave @ buxton st · 985 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Francis de Sales: Above Average 1.58 km 8.7/10
Secondary
St. Thomas More Collegiate: Above Average 3.63 km 8.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Oakland St @ Denbigh Ave: 0.07 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Royal Oak Stn: 1.12 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 30.5%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 14.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 48%
Employment Rate: Above Average 69.1%

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

24 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,762,333

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.12 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 FOREST GLEN BS compares

This property

50 DOM

Average

Forest Glen BS avg

46 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

46 DOM

Faster market

6009 Elgin Avenue has a sell-speed score of 24/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 36.2% above comparable active properties in Forest Glen BS. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 8.1% and an area average of 46 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With 198 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 V5H 3S3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5H 3S3, 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. Nearest station: Burnaby South, Burnaby (~1.6 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.

Schools NearBy

21 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 1.05 KM
Brantford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.26 KM
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.7 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
Burnaby South Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 1.44 KM
Gilpin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.58 KM
St. Francis de Sales	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.58 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
Clinton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
BC Provincial School For The Deaf Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
South Slope Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Douglas Road Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
Moscrop Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Burnaby Montessori School	Independent	Grades Served K-1	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.27 KM
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
École Inman Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Taylor Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 6009 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC

6009 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC Royal Oak 1.1 km

36 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Royal Oak → Waterfront
36 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Royal Oak → Metrotown
18 min
SFU Burnaby via Royal Oak → Production Way
34 min
Richmond Centre via Royal Oak → Brighouse
61 min
YVR Airport via Royal Oak → YVR-Airport
62 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

6009 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.1 km from Royal Oak, with a 36 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Oakland St @ Denbigh Ave (0.07 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (64/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 6009 Elgin Avenue

Very Walkable 70

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Good Transit 64

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat Bikeable 45

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $10,242/month · rent estimate $6,060/month · owning catches up with renting by year 21 · cash flow if rented −$4,701/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 6009 Elgin Avenue

$10,242 /month

Principal & Interest $9,671

Property Taxes $571

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 6009 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby is $10,242: $9,671 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $571 property tax.

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

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$4,701 /month

Mortgage Payment $9,671

Monthly Cash Flow −$4,701

Break Even Down Payment 59%

Cap Rate -2.4%

Cash on Cash -11.8%

If 6009 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby were rented at $6,060 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $4,701 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 59% down would break even.

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

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 6009 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby

$6,060 / month

Rent $6,060

Own $10,242

Principal: $3,110/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $7,132/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$2,604/mo (year 1) → ~$6,056/mo (year 20) → ~$9,032/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$7,132/mo About $1,072/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 6009 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby would rent for about $6,060 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 6009 Elgin Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 21

With 20% down ($480,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $171,098

Principal paid off by year 10 $384,744

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 6009 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 21, with $171,098 of principal paid off by year 5 and $384,744 by year 10.