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7988 Sussex Ave, Burnaby BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3171471

7988 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia V5J 3W3

Burnaby Houses for Sale

21 days on the market

$2,188,000

Est. Mortgage $9,680/mo

Listing updated: Oct 1, 2026 at 06:31pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 20, 2026 at 09:25pm

5 Beds

3 Baths

2606 sqft

840 $ /sqft

1967 built

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FIRST TIME EVER ON THE MARKET - RARE Opportunity on a LARGE LOT in the EXCELLENT WELL ESTABLISHED Neighbourhood of SUSSEX (South Slope in Burnaby). Ideal for Builders or Investors or Live and Enjoy the Solid Built 3 BDRM home with Suite & Detached Garage/SHOP and the Lovely VIEW TO THE SOUTH. RV Parking & Generous Size Lot (9,438) Offers Flexibility for a variety of uses. Conveniently Located Close to Metrotown Shopping, SKYTRAIN & Schools. A Standout opportunity in a PRIME AREA.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Natural Gas
Laundry	Common Area
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	No Outdoor Area
View Description	PANORAMIC
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,188,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2606
Year Built	1967
Age Of Building	59
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt.
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Side Access
Total Parking Spaces	7

Lot & Land

Lot Size	9438
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	66
MLS^® #	R3171471
Area	Burnaby South
Neighbourhood	South Slope
City	Burnaby
Postal Code	V5J 3W3
Gross Taxes	$6,991.74
Zoning	R1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3171471 / Active	09-30-2026	$2,188,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	8'9 x 8'9 ft
Main Level	Living Room	19'4 x 19'4 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	13'7 x 13'7 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'8 x 11'8 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Below	Kitchen	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Below	Bedroom	11'11 x 11'11 ft
Below	Dining Room	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Below	Recreation Room	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Below	Laundry	20'10 x 20'10 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#5
Main Level	Yes	#2
Basement	No	#3

Listed by: Macdonald 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
Nelson Elementary School: Above Average 0.82 km 7.1/10

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 2.93 km 8.7/10
Elementary,Secondary
Choice School For Gifted Children: Above Average 4.62 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Portland St @ Sussex Ave: 0.12 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Royal Oak Stn: 1.51 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 32.4%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 13.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 50.3%
Employment Rate: Average 63.8%

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

36 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,977,952

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.51 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 SOUTH SLOPE compares

This property

21 DOM

Very fast

South Slope avg

46 DOM

Average

Burnaby avg

46 DOM

Slower market

7988 Sussex 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 9.6% above comparable active properties in South Slope. 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 only 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 3W3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5J 3W3, 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 (~1.4 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

Restaurants (3 nearby)

A&w · 773 m · Fast Food
Quesada · 777 m · Fast Food
Freshii · 783 m · Restaurant

Groceries (2 nearby)

The low carb grocery · 616 m · Supermarket
Choice's markets · 713 m · Supermarket

Shopping (1 nearby)

United flower growers cooperative association · 845 m · Florist

Cafes (1 nearby)

Tim hortons · 772 m · Cafe

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound marine dr @ greenall ave · 987 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

15 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
South Slope Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 531 m
BC Provincial School For The Deaf Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 549 m
Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.1 / 10	Distance 822 m
Suncrest Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Burnaby Youth Hub Secondary Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.7 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Burnaby South Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
Clinton Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.91 KM
Champlain Heights Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.91 KM
Champlain Heights Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 1.95 KM
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.95 KM
Captain James Cook Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Windsor Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 2.45 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
St. Francis de Sales	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM

Pre-computed routes from 7988 Sussex Ave, Burnaby, BC

7988 Sussex Ave, Burnaby, BC Royal Oak 1.5 km

41 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Royal Oak → Waterfront
41 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Royal Oak → Metrotown
23 min
SFU Burnaby via Royal Oak → Production Way
39 min
Richmond Centre via Royal Oak → Brighouse
66 min
YVR Airport via Royal Oak → YVR-Airport
67 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
9 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
13 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
15 min

Calculate your commute

7988 Sussex Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.5 km from Royal Oak, with a 41 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Portland St @ Sussex Ave (0.12 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (51/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 7988 Sussex Avenue

Car-Dependent 51

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 51

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 47

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 7988 Sussex Avenue

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Property Taxes $583

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Financing 80% of the $2,188,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $8,940/month in total estimated carrying costs, $583 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $5,248/month in rental income, leaving a -$3,888/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 58% down.

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