Home Burnaby, BC Capitol Hill BN 679 Gamma Avenue

679 Gamma Ave, Burnaby BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3097942

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Listing updated: Jul 3, 2026 at 01:27am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 25, 2026 at 01:10pm

7 Beds

5 Baths

3193 sqft

591 $ /sqft

1983 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Jul 3, 2026 at 01:27am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 25, 2026 at 01:10pm

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Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
Confederation Park Elementary School: Average 0.56 km 5.4/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
Fawkes Academy: 0.56 km
Elementary,Secondary
Fawkes Academy: 0.56 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Hastings St @ Gamma Ave: 0.3 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brentwood Stn: 1.47 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 22.5%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 16.5%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 43.5%
Employment Rate: Average 65.1%

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

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 — 1.47 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How CAPITOL HILL BN compares

This property

115 DOM

Slower than area

Capitol Hill BN avg

37 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

37 DOM

Faster market

679 Gamma Avenue 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 V5C 6A3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5C 6A3, 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 (~1.8 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 (24 nearby)

Adele rae floral art & design · 299 m · Florist
Muckabout gift gallery · 300 m · Gift Shop
Fresh cuts barber academy · 306 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (20 nearby)

Sushi bar kilala · 303 m · Restaurant
Vegas donus · 304 m · Fast Food
Song huong · 358 m · Restaurant

Groceries (9 nearby)

No frills · 256 m · Supermarket
Bonbon bakery · 442 m · Bakery
On the run · 622 m · Convenience

Cafes (8 nearby)

Chez christophe · 325 m · Cafe
Gabi & jules homemade pies · 516 m · Cafe
Chatime · 518 m · Cafe

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Capitol hill pharmacy · 368 m · Healthcare
We care pharmacy · 720 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 869 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound delta ave @ southlawn dr · 986 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

20 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Alpha Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 310 m
Fawkes Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 557 m
Confederation Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.4 / 10	Distance 561 m
Brentwood Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 767 m
Holy Cross Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 894 m
Holy Cross School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 900 m
Rosser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.03 KM
Capitol Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
Fawkes Academy DL	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 1.30 KM
Aubrey Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
St. Helen's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
Gilmore Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 1.50 KM
Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.58 KM
Burnaby North Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Burnaby Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
Parkcrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
Sir John Franklin Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.32 KM
Westridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Lochdale Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Sperling Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM

Pre-computed routes from 679 Gamma Ave, Burnaby, BC

679 Gamma Ave, Burnaby, BC Brentwood 1.5 km

38 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brentwood → Waterfront
38 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brentwood → Metrotown
38 min
SFU Burnaby via Brentwood → Production Way
29 min
Richmond Centre via Brentwood → Brighouse
63 min
YVR Airport via Brentwood → YVR-Airport
64 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

679 Gamma Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.5 km from Brentwood, with a 38 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Hastings St @ Gamma Ave (0.3 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (63/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 679 Gamma Avenue

Car-Dependent 78

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 63

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 51

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $525

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A 20% down payment of $377,600 on this $1,888,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $7,211/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $7,736/month, $525 property tax.

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This listing has an estimated rental yield of $8,129/month, resulting in a +$197/month cashflow after mortgage and carrying costs — a strong investor profile.

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