$5,798,800
Located on Government Rd's Golden Mile, this rare .56-acre estate offers 136' frontage, gated privacy & resort-style living. Custom 5,600sf residence showcases grand, sunlit interiors, refined millwork & seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a south-backing garden w/ a 40'x20' pool, expansive terrace & dedicated outdoor bath/change rm. An elegant updated chef’s kit w/centre island anchors the main level, joined by a stately office, formal living & dining rms & family rm w/vaulted ceiling. The main-flr primary bedrm sanctuary features a spa-like ensuite, sitting area, gas f/p & french doors to a secluded hot tub. Upstairs 4 generous bedrms & games rm deliver an ideal haven for the kids. Beautifully landscaped, a 3-car garage & ample RV/boat parking complete this exceptional offering. SEE VIDEO !
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Crawl Space |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven, Range Top, Wine Cooler |
| Interior Features | Storage |
| Fireplace | 2 |
| Heating Type | Natural Gas, Radiant |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile, Wall/Wall/Mixed, Carpet |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Garden, Private Yard |
|---|---|
| View Description | Southern sky views |
| Roof | Tile |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $5,498,800 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Bathrooms | 5 |
| Full Bathrooms | 4 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 5598 |
| Year Built | 1992 |
| Age Of Building | 34 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Building Name | Government Road Area |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Triple, RV Access/Parking, Front Access, Concrete |
| Total Parking Spaces | 10 |
| Rental Suites | None |
| Lot Size | 24394 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 136 |
| MLS® # | R3125654 |
| Area | Burnaby North |
| Neighbourhood | Government Road |
| City | Burnaby |
| Postal Code | V5A 2E2 |
| Gross Taxes | $17,963.28 |
| Zoning | R1 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 14'5 x 14'5 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 13'1 x 13'1 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 10'1 x 10'1 ft |
| Main Level | Eating Area | 9'11 x 9'11 ft |
| Main Level | Family Room | 19'1 x 19'1 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 17'3 x 17'3 ft |
| Main Level | Walk-In Closet | 17' x 17' ft |
| Main Level | Nook | 13'3 x 13'3 ft |
| Main Level | Office | 12'2 x 12'2 ft |
| Main Level | Laundry | 9'6 x 9'6 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 11'2 x 11'2 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 12'7 x 12'7 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 12'8 x 12'8 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 12'9 x 12'9 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 10'7 x 10'7 ft |
| Above Level | Games Room | 17'7 x 17'7 ft |
| Above Level | Flex Room | 6'10 x 6'10 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Yes | #5 |
| Main Level | No | #2 |
| Above Level | No | #5 |
| Above Level | Yes | #3 |
| Main Level | No | #3 |
Listed by: Macdonald Realty & Macdonald Realty
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Public Schools
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7976 Government Road has a sell-speed score of 48/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5A 2E2, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 5.2 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: New Westminster Sapperton Park, New Westminster (~3.8 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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.
13 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
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Ecole Seaforth Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance298 m
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Burnaby Mountain Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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Distance1.62 KM
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Forest Grove Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.91 KM
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Montecito Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.11 KM
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Stoney Creek Community Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.32 KM
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Cameron Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.39 KM
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Lakeview Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.47 KM
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Armstrong Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.51 KM
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Buckingham Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.54 KM
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Cariboo Hill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.61 KM
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Sperling Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.73 KM
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John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.83 KM
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Lyndhurst Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.86 KM
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7976 Government Rd, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Lake City Way, with a 38 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Government Rd @ 8000 Block (0.11 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (74/100).
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