Home Burnaby, BC Metrotown 7540 Buller Avenue

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7000 sq ft lot with a development potential in a prime location.upper floor is rented for $2500, basement rents for $1800 . Property is located minutes from skytrain and metrotown. Prime Burnaby South lot with excellent development potential, located within walking distance to Royal Oak SkyTrain Station, and close to Metrotown, schools, parks, transit, and major routes, making it a highly attractive opportunity for builders, investors, and end users in a high-demand area! According to City guidelines, OCP allows low rise 4 storey apartments or up to 6 units to be built. Located close to newly constructed townhouses by Beedie group. All measurements are approximate.

Building 18 fields Inside & out 9 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,800,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1836
Year Built	1946
Age Of Building	80
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Basement Entry
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Exterior Entry
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Mixed
# of Kitchens	2
Foundation	Block

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	No Outdoor Area
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	7007
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	50
MLS^® #	R3179454
Area	Burnaby South
Neighbourhood	Metrotown
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5J 4S8
Gross Taxes	$6,637.63
Zoning	R1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3179454 / Active	10-23-2026	$1,800,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	13' x 13' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	11' x 11' ft
Basement Level	Dining Room	12' x 12' ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11' x 11' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9' x 9' ft
Basement Level	Living Room	13' x 13' ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	20' x 20' ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	14' x 14' ft
Basement Level	Laundry	11' x 11' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Basement	No	#3

Listed by: RE/MAX Performance 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 0.97 km · crime below average · sell-speed score 36/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (38 nearby)

Triple o's · 590 m · Restaurant
The one · 594 m · Restaurant
Wendy's · 603 m · Fast Food

Shopping (15 nearby)

Shine car wash · 452 m · Car Wash
Am nail & spa · 602 m · Beauty Shop
Mr rent a car · 619 m · Car Rental

Groceries (10 nearby)

Zorba's bakery & foods · 400 m · Bakery
Nana's bakery · 502 m · Bakery
King's market · 589 m · Supermarket

Cafes (7 nearby)

Coco fresh tea & juice · 637 m · Cafe
It's tea · 760 m · Cafe
Adam's crepes · 771 m · Cafe

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ royal oak stn station · 973 m · Transit
Bus stop westbound rumble st @ 6800 block · 995 m · Transit

Healthcare (1 nearby)

South slope pharmacy · 797 m · Healthcare

Public Schools

Elementary
Clinton Elementary School: Above Average 0.31 km 7.3/10

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 0.94 km 8.7/10
Secondary
St. Thomas More Collegiate: Above Average 2.85 km 8.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Clinton St @ Buller Ave: 0.26 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Royal Oak Stn: 0.97 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 33.4%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 11.9%
Owner Occupied: Average 62.1%
Employment Rate: Above Average 67.9%

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

36 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,632,733

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.97 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How METROTOWN compares

This property

14 DOM

Very fast

Metrotown avg

46 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

46 DOM

Slower market

7540 Buller Avenue has a sell-speed score of 36/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 10.2% above comparable active properties in Metrotown. 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 V5J 4S8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5J 4S8, 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 (~0.6 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

20 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Clinton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.3 / 10	Distance 309 m
Burnaby South Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 562 m
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 727 m
St. Francis de Sales	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 944 m
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Brantford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.27 KM
Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Taylor Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.7 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
BC Provincial School For The Deaf Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.93 KM
South Slope Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Our Lady of Mercy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
Connaught Heights Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM
Suncrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 7540 Buller Ave, Burnaby, BC

7540 Buller Ave, Burnaby, BC Royal Oak 1.0 km

35 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Royal Oak → Waterfront
35 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Royal Oak → Metrotown
17 min
SFU Burnaby via Royal Oak → Production Way
33 min
Richmond Centre via Royal Oak → Brighouse
60 min
YVR Airport via Royal Oak → YVR-Airport
61 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
15 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
3 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

7540 Buller Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.0 km from Royal Oak, with a 35 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Clinton St @ Buller Ave (0.26 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (65/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 7540 Buller Avenue

Very Walkable 79

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Good Transit 65

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Very Bikeable 78

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $7,807/month · rent estimate $5,926/month · owning nets $73/month less than renting · cash flow if rented −$2,364/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 7540 Buller Avenue

$7,807 /month

Principal & Interest $7,254

Property Taxes $553

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 7540 Buller Avenue, Burnaby is $7,807: $7,254 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $553 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

−$2,364 /month

Mortgage Payment $7,254

Monthly Cash Flow −$2,364

Break Even Down Payment 47%

Cap Rate -1.6%

Cash on Cash -7.9%

If 7540 Buller Avenue, Burnaby were rented at $5,926 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $2,364 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 47% 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 7540 Buller Avenue, Burnaby

$5,926 / month

Rent $5,926

Own $7,807

Principal: $2,333/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $5,474/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,953/mo (year 1) → ~$4,542/mo (year 20) → ~$6,774/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$5,474/mo About $452/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 7540 Buller Avenue, Burnaby would rent for about $5,926 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: 7540 Buller Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning nets $73/mo less than renting

With 20% down ($360,000) at 4.45%: $5,853/mo net cost to own in year 1 vs $5,926/mo rent

Principal paid off by year 5 $128,323

Principal paid off by year 10 $288,558

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.

Owning 7540 Buller Avenue, Burnaby nets about $73 a month less than renting it in year 1, with $128,323 of principal paid off by year 5 and $288,558 by year 10.