Home Burnaby, BC Metrotown Met 2 6556 Nelson Avenue

6556 Nelson Ave, Burnaby BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3153524

52 days on the market

$1,488,000

Est. Mortgage $6,583/mo

Listing updated: Sep 21, 2026 at 09:16am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 27, 2026 at 08:20am

Met2

3 Beds

3 Baths

1566 sqft

950 $ /sqft

1059.94 $ Maint. fee

2017 built

6.9% price reduction

52 days on the market

$1,488,000

$1,599,000

Est. $6,583/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 21, 2026 at 09:16am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 27, 2026 at 08:20am

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In the heart of Metrotown, this spacious 3 bed and large den, 3 bath concrete townhouse offers comfort and convenience for families. Just 2 floors, a split staircase gives room for downsizers to still have family dinners. Enjoy central A/C and heat, quartz countertops, modern appliances, tile backsplash and wood flooring. Steps to Bonsor Park, community centre, schools, Metrotown Mall, skytrain and bus offering investors a strong rental appeal ensuring high tenant demand. The amenities including an indoor pool, sauna, fitness centre, bowling lanes, and many more. Front patio has a gas hook up for BBQ. Two parking stalls, (one has EV) two large storage lockers complete this exceptional home! Some empty rooms and patio have digitally staged photos.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Range Top
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Heating Type	Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$1,488,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1566
Year Built	2017
Age Of Building	9
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Ground Level Unit
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities
Building Name	Met2
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$1,059.94
Community Features	Adult Oriented, Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Guest, Rear Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3153524
Area	Burnaby South
Neighbourhood	Metrotown
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5H 0G6
Gross Taxes	$3,982.09
Zoning	RM5S

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3153524 / Active	08-06-2026	$1,488,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	7'5 x 7'5 ft
Main Level	Living Room	10'7 x 10'7 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10'1 x 10'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'6 x 9'6 ft
Main Level	Den	7'11 x 7'11 ft
Main Level	Foyer	4'3 x 4'3 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	11'4 x 11'4 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'11 x 8'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'10 x 8'10 ft
Above Level	Laundry	5'8 x 5'8 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	Yes	#5
Above Level	No	#3

Listed by: RE/MAX Crest 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

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Francis de Sales: Above Average 2.06 km 8.7/10
Secondary
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby: Above Average 3.89 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Nelson Ave @ Bennett St: 0.14 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Royal Oak Stn: 0.62 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 38.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 11.2%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 45.4%
Employment Rate: Average 55.1%

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

29 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,120,464

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.62 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 METROTOWN compares

This property

52 DOM

Average

Metrotown avg

44 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

44 DOM

Faster market

6556 Nelson Avenue has a sell-speed score of 29/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 24.7% above comparable active properties in Metrotown. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 7.1% and an area average of 44 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 84 competing homes currently listed, this property has moderate competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V5H 0G6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5H 0G6, 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 (247 nearby)

Bonsor pharmacy & medical supplies · 135 m · Pharmacy
The ups store · 174 m · Post Office
London drugs · 191 m · Pharmacy

Restaurants (146 nearby)

Freshslice pizza · 130 m · Fast Food
Uncle willy's buffet · 175 m · Restaurant
Kiku sushi · 192 m · Restaurant

Cafes (48 nearby)

Coco fresh tea & juice · 246 m · Cafe
Got lot tea · 256 m · Cafe
Bubble waffle cafe · 271 m · Cafe

Groceries (26 nearby)

Sendex latino store · 263 m · Convenience
Uncle tetsu's cheesecake · 291 m · Bakery
Langley meats · 304 m · Butcher

Healthcare (12 nearby)

Bonsor pharmacy & medical supplies · 135 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 191 m · Healthcare
Innwell pharmacy · 369 m · Healthcare

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ royal oak stn station · 619 m · Transit
Skytrain @ metrotown stn station · 730 m · Transit
Bus stop southbound royal oak ave @ sidley st · 877 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

22 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.7 / 10	Distance 336 m
Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.00 KM
Burnaby South Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
BC Provincial School For The Deaf Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
South Slope Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.16 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 1.44 KM
Clinton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
Brantford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.95 KM
Suncrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
St. Francis de Sales	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
Moscrop Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Gilpin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
École Inman Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Champlain Heights Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
Douglas Road Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.88 KM
Champlain Heights Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.90 KM
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 6556 Nelson Ave, Burnaby, BC

6556 Nelson Ave, Burnaby, BC Royal Oak 0.6 km

30 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Royal Oak → Waterfront
30 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Royal Oak → Metrotown
12 min
SFU Burnaby via Royal Oak → Production Way
28 min
Richmond Centre via Royal Oak → Brighouse
55 min
YVR Airport via Royal Oak → YVR-Airport
56 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

6556 Nelson Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Royal Oak, with a 30 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Nelson Ave @ Bennett St (0.14 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (84/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 6556 Nelson Avenue

Car-Dependent 95

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 84

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 82

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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Property Taxes $332

Maintenance fee 1059.94

Financing 80% of the $1,488,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $7,075/month in total estimated carrying costs, $332 property tax, $1,060 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 21, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $4,283/month in rental income, leaving a -$2,856/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 61% down.

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