Home Burnaby, BC Highgate 6890 Koala Crescent

6890 Koala Cres, Burnaby BC - Half Duplex for Sale - MLS# R3144031

60 days on the market

$1,508,000

Est. Mortgage $6,671/mo

Listing updated: Aug 5, 2026 at 02:23pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 10:45pm

4 Beds

4 Baths

1966 sqft

767 $ /sqft

2007 built

15.2% cheaper than comps

60 days on the market

$1,508,000

$1,588,000

Est. $6,671/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 5, 2026 at 02:23pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 10:45pm

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 6890 Koala Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 6890 Koala Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Living Room Photo of 6890 Koala Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Family Room Photo of 6890 Koala Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Dining Area Photo of 6890 Koala Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Photo of 6890 Koala Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 6890 Koala Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Pantry Photo of 6890 Koala Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 6890 Koala Crescent, Burnaby, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 6890 Koala Crescent, Burnaby, BC

This gorgeous duplex on a quiet street off Elwell and Canada Way features functional floor plan, 3 bedrooms plus an Enclosed balcony converted into bright solarium which can be used as the 4th bedroom upstairs, one rental suite on main for the mortgage helper. 4 bathrooms, radiant heat, gourmet kitchen with granite tiles and countertops, maple wood cabinet, tile roof, Extra-Large Private fenced yard! Steps to School, Highgate Shopping Plaza library, community center. Close to transportation, minutes drive to Metrotown. Easy access to everything!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Heating Type	Radiant
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Concrete
Structures	Duplex, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$1,508,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1966
Year Built	2007
Age Of Building	19
Building Type	Half Duplex
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Community, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Single, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Legal Suite

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3144031
Area	Burnaby South
Neighbourhood	Highgate
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5E 3K9
Gross Taxes	$4,613.3
Zoning	/

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3144031 / Active	07-08-2026	$1,508,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	12'8 x 12'8 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	16'8 x 16'8 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'8 x 12'8 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	14'3 x 14'3 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'4 x 11'4 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Multiple Realty Ltd.

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

Elementary
Lakeview Elementary School: Above Average 0.43 km 7.4/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Francis de Sales: Above Average 1.69 km 8.7/10
Secondary
St. Thomas More Collegiate: Above Average 1.35 km 8.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Canada Way @ Elwell St: 0.1 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Edmonds Stn: 1.89 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 26.8%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 16.9%
Owner Occupied: Average 62.9%
Employment Rate: Average 62.1%

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

81 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within 1–3 weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,737,216

Seller's

Market conditions

Seller's market — high demand area

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.89 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 HIGHGATE compares

This property

60 DOM

Average

Highgate avg

62 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

62 DOM

Slower market

6890 Koala Crescent has a sell-speed score of 81/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within 1–3 weeks" band. The listing is priced 15.2% below comparable active properties in Highgate, 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 attract offers within 1–3 weeks.

Climate Risk for V5E 3K9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5E 3K9, 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 (~3.2 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

Restaurants (30 nearby)

Subway · 333 m · Fast Food
Knchicken · 344 m · Restaurant
Chili dragon · 349 m · Restaurant

Shopping (29 nearby)

Edmonds coin laundry · 327 m · Laundry
Your way spa · 338 m · Beauty Shop
Ups store · 360 m · Post Office

Groceries (13 nearby)

On the run · 332 m · Convenience
Oliver twist cold beer & wine store · 414 m · Beverages
Rustic bread bakery · 472 m · Bakery

Cafes (8 nearby)

Sushi q tea cafe · 355 m · Cafe
Coffizen · 360 m · Cafe
Little cockatoo · 434 m · Cafe

Healthcare (3 nearby)

Drugland pharmacy · 437 m · Healthcare
Apoteka pharmacy · 499 m · Healthcare
Edmonds pharmacy · 943 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

Fred randall pool · 628 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop northbound walker ave @ morley st · 989 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

25 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.4 / 10	Distance 433 m
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 928 m
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 1.05 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.35 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.51 KM
Brantford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
St. Francis de Sales	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.69 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.32 KM
Taylor Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
Cariboo Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Herbert Spencer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Connaught Heights Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Armstrong Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Clinton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Ecole Seaforth Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 6890 Koala Cres, Burnaby, BC

6890 Koala Cres, Burnaby, BC Edmonds 1.9 km

49 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Edmonds → Waterfront
49 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Edmonds → Metrotown
31 min
SFU Burnaby via Edmonds → Production Way
41 min
Richmond Centre via Edmonds → Brighouse
74 min
YVR Airport via Edmonds → YVR-Airport
75 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

6890 Koala Cres, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.9 km from Edmonds, with a 49 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Canada Way @ Elwell St (0.1 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (50/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 6890 Koala Crescent

Car-Dependent 84

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 50

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 60

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $6,144/month in total housing costs on this $1,508,000 property — $5,760 mortgage payment, $384 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 5, 2026

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Based on $3,762/month estimated rent and $6,301/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$2,539/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 56%.

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