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7 6498 Elgin Ave, Burnaby BC V5H 3S6 – Townhouse for Sale – MLS® R3181117

7 6498 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5H 3S6

Burnaby Townhouses for Sale

8 days on the market

$899,000

Est. monthly cost $4,310/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 12, 2026 at 05:45am

Deer Lake Heights

2 Beds

2 Baths

1181 sqft

761 $ /sqft

401 $ Maint. fee

2007 built

OPEN HOUSE

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Location, Location, Location! Welcome to Deer Lake Heights, offering peaceful living in one of Burnaby’s most central and convenient locations! This beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 2 bedroom townhouse features a bright, spacious, and functional layout with a modern open concept kitchen, stainless steel appliances, renovated bathrooms, and updated flooring. Enjoy a private, south facing fenced yard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Nestled in a quiet, highly sought-after community, just steps from Deer Lake Park and minutes to Metrotown, SkyTrain, schools, library, community centre, shops, and restaurants. A perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience — a wonderful place to call home!

Open houses

15 Nov, 2026 (02:00 PM to 04:00 PM)

Building 26 fields Inside & out 10 fields Lot & land 9 fields

Building Details

Price	$899,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1181
Year Built	2007
Age Of Building	19
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	3 Storey
Stories	3
Building Amenities	Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Snow Removal
Building Name	Deer Lake Heights
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$401
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Tandem, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony, Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3181117
Area	Burnaby South
Neighbourhood	Forest Glen BS
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5H 3S6
Gross Taxes	$3,437.32
Zoning	RM3

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3181117 / Active	11-04-2026	$899,000
to view full Property History (2 earlier records)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	13'11 x 13'11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	11'8 x 11'8 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'7 x 11'7 ft
Below	Foyer	4'1 x 4'1 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Nu Stream Realty Inc.

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.

About the building: Deer Lake Heights

6498 Elgin Avenue, Forest Glen BS, Burnaby

Deer Lake Heights building details

Building

Built: 2007
Homes: 15 in 3 storeys
Construction: Frame - Wood
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: BCS2289
Managed by: Dpm Strata Management
Parking: Garage: Single, Garage: Double
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: ManagementGardeningGarbage Pickup

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Deer Lake Heights

For sale: 1
Median ask: $899K
Median $/sqft: $761
Days on market: 8
Sold, past year: 2

This home

$761/sqft, in line with the building median of $761.

Homes for sale at Deer Lake Heights, Burnaby Recent sold listings in Deer Lake Heights, Burnaby

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 0.73 km · crime below average · sell-speed score 25/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (41 nearby)

Northern bbq restaurant · 183 m · Restaurant
Gaon korean cuisine · 209 m · Restaurant
Liuyishou hotpot · 211 m · Restaurant

Shopping (36 nearby)

Royal oak barbers · 202 m · Hairdresser
Trek · 366 m · Bicycle Shop
Nailosho · 391 m · Beauty Shop

Cafes (16 nearby)

Sugar lab · 347 m · Cafe
Sweethoney dessert · 386 m · Cafe
Duoduo fruit shop · 396 m · Cafe

Groceries (9 nearby)

Ribbon · 144 m · Supermarket
Great bear liquor store · 204 m · Beverages
Hannam supermarket · 323 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (3 nearby)

Imperial remedy's rx pharmacy · 568 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 820 m · Healthcare
Bonsor pharmacy & medical supplies · 924 m · Healthcare

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ royal oak stn station · 731 m · Transit
Bus stop eastbound dover st @ nelson ave · 996 m · Transit

Public Schools

Elementary
Windsor Elementary School: Average 0.66 km 5.5/10

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 1.26 km 8.7/10
Secondary
St. Thomas More Collegiate: Above Average 3.39 km 8.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Kingsway @ Elgin Ave: 0.22 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Royal Oak Stn: 0.73 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 33.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 12.7%
Owner Occupied: Average 72%
Employment Rate: Average 60.1%

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

25 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $736,000

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.73 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How FOREST GLEN BS compares

This property

8 DOM

Very fast

Forest Glen BS avg

44 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

44 DOM

Slower market

7 6498 Elgin Avenue has a sell-speed score of 25/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 22.1% above comparable active properties in Forest Glen BS. 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 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 3S6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5H 3S6, 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 (~1.1 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

22 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.5 / 10	Distance 660 m
Burnaby South Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 975 m
Brantford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.7 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
St. Francis de Sales	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.26 KM
Clinton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.44 KM
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
BC Provincial School For The Deaf Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
South Slope Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Gilpin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.15 KM
Taylor Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Moscrop Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Douglas Road Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Burnaby Montessori School	Independent	Grades Served K-1	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.73 KM
Suncrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
École Inman Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM

Pre-computed routes from 7 6498 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC

7 6498 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC Royal Oak 0.7 km

32 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Royal Oak → Waterfront
32 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Royal Oak → Metrotown
14 min
SFU Burnaby via Royal Oak → Production Way
30 min
Richmond Centre via Royal Oak → Brighouse
57 min
YVR Airport via Royal Oak → YVR-Airport
58 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

7 6498 Elgin Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from Royal Oak, with a 32 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Kingsway @ Elgin Ave (0.22 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (73/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 7 6498 Elgin Avenue

Very Walkable 88

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Excellent Transit 73

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Bikeable 54

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $4,310/month · rent estimate $3,268/month · owning catches up with renting by year 4 · cash flow if rented −$1,261/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 7 6498 Elgin Avenue

$4,310 /month

Principal & Interest $3,623

Property Taxes $286

Maintenance fee $401

The estimated monthly cost of 7 6498 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby is $4,310: $3,623 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $286 property tax and $401 strata fee.

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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

−$1,261 /month

Mortgage Payment $3,623

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,261

Break Even Down Payment 48%

Cap Rate -1.7%

Cash on Cash -8.4%

If 7 6498 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby were rented at $3,268 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,261 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 48% 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 7 6498 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby

$3,268 / month

Rent $3,268

Own $4,310

Principal: $1,165/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $3,145/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$975/mo (year 1) → ~$2,268/mo (year 20) → ~$3,383/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$3,145/mo About $123/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 7 6498 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby would rent for about $3,268 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: 7 6498 Elgin Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 4

With 20% down ($179,800) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $64,090

Principal paid off by year 10 $144,119

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 7 6498 Elgin Avenue, Burnaby is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 4, with $64,090 of principal paid off by year 5 and $144,119 by year 10.