Home Burnaby, BC Burnaby Lake 7879 Welsley Drive

7879 Welsley Dr, Burnaby BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3108519

151 days on the market

$1,890,000

Est. Mortgage $8,361/mo

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 09:01am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:30pm

4 Beds

3 Baths

2948 sqft

641 $ /sqft

1975 built

151 days on the market

$1,890,000

$1,950,000

Est. $8,361/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 09:01am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:30pm

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 7879 Welsley Drive, Burnaby, BC

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Living Room Photo of 7879 Welsley Drive, Burnaby, BC

Family Room Photo of 7879 Welsley Drive, Burnaby, BC

Dining Area Photo of 7879 Welsley Drive, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Photo of 7879 Welsley Drive, Burnaby, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 7879 Welsley Drive, Burnaby, BC

Pantry Photo of 7879 Welsley Drive, Burnaby, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 7879 Welsley Drive, Burnaby, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 7879 Welsley Drive, Burnaby, BC

Some homes are just houses. This one is where a family grows. Set in Burnaby Lake — one of Burnaby's most sought-after neighbourhoods — this 3,000 sq ft home gives families the space they actually need. Three bedrooms upstairs. A fully self-contained 2-bedroom walkout suite below — perfect for grandparents, a nanny, or rental income that helps carry the mortgage. Unobstructed northwest views of the North Shore mountains from both levels. Multiple decks. A private hot tub. A backyard that actually invites you outside. Good schools. Green space. A community families discover and never leave. This is not a starter home. This is the home you grow into. All measurements approximate. Buyer to verify if important.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1474
Basement Features	Full
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling	Central Air
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Other
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
View Description	CITY & MOUNTAIN
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,890,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2948
Year Built	1975
Age Of Building	51
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt.
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Carport Multiple
Total Parking Spaces	4
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	7200
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	60
MLS^® #	R3108519
Area	Burnaby South
Neighbourhood	Burnaby Lake
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5E 3X4
Gross Taxes	$7,128.69
Zoning	R-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3108519 / Active	04-08-2026	$1,890,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	11'10 x 11'10 ft
Main Level	Living Room	17'3 x 17'3 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	13'2 x 13'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'4 x 12'4 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'4 x 12'4 ft
Main Level	Foyer	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	11'8 x 11'8 ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	11'8 x 11'8 ft
Basement Level	Family Room	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Basement Level	Dining Room	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	15'9 x 15'9 ft
Basement Level	Den	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Basement Level	Laundry	18'11 x 18'11 ft
Basement Level	Storage	16'2 x 16'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#4
Main Level	No	#4
Basement	No	#3

Listed by: eXp 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

Public Schools

Elementary
Lakeview Elementary School: Above Average 0.35 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 1.98 km 8.7/10
Elementary,Secondary
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus: Above Average 2.09 km 9.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Canada Way @ Morley St: 0.24 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Edmonds Stn: 2.49 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 27.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 14.4%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 39.4%
Employment Rate: Above Average 68.2%

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

47 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,653,750

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 2.49 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How BURNABY LAKE compares

This property

151 DOM

Slower than area

Burnaby Lake avg

46 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

46 DOM

Faster market

7879 Welsley Drive has a sell-speed score of 47/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 12.5% above comparable active properties in Burnaby Lake. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 14.9% and an area average of 46 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 195 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V5E 3X4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5E 3X4, 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 (~3.4 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

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound burris st @ braemar ave · 901 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

21 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 353 m
Buckingham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 538 m
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Brantford Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.69 KM
St. Francis de Sales	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.09 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Ecole Seaforth Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Burnaby Central Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
Cariboo Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.49 KM
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Burnaby Montessori School	Independent	Grades Served K-1	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.72 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
Armstrong Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
Gilpin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
Taylor Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 7879 Welsley Dr, Burnaby, BC

7879 Welsley Dr, Burnaby, BC Edmonds 2.5 km

56 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Edmonds → Waterfront
56 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Edmonds → Metrotown
38 min
SFU Burnaby via Edmonds → Production Way
48 min
Richmond Centre via Edmonds → Brighouse
81 min
YVR Airport via Edmonds → YVR-Airport
82 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

7879 Welsley Dr, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.5 km from Edmonds, with a 56 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Canada Way @ Morley St (0.24 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (49/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 7879 Welsley Drive

Car-Dependent 37

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Some Transit 49

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 34

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $7,813/month in total housing costs on this $1,890,000 property — $7,219 mortgage payment, $594 property tax.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Listing data last synced: Jul 16, 2026

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Based on $5,855/month estimated rent and $8,009/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$2,154/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 44%.

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