Famous North Burnaby's Lumber Distributor Own Home in the 1950s. Today, the PERFECT STARTER, INVESTMENT OR BUILDING LOT in the popular SPERLING-DUTHIE neighbourhood. Currently tenanted with super tenants ($4800 a month income). With Burnaby's new Upzoning, one can BUILD UP TO 4 SEPARATE UNITS. Close to shopping, transit, parks, and good schools. THIS IS A GREAT HOME & INVESTMENT.
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 1089 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full |
| Heating Type | Hot Water |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $1,529,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2178 |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Age Of Building | 77 |
| 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, Sanitary Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Single, Front Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Lot Size | 5902 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 54.69 |
| MLS® # | R3157999 |
| Area | Burnaby North |
| Neighbourhood | Sperling-Duthie |
| City | Burnaby |
| Postal Code | V5B 4H7 |
| Gross Taxes | $5,637.87 |
| Zoning | RES |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3157999 / Active | 08-21-2026 | $1,529,000 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 17'4 x 17'4 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 9' x 9' ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 13' x 13' ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 13'2 x 13'2 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 10'7 x 10'7 ft |
| Main Level | Laundry | 7' x 7' ft |
| Basement Level | Family Room | 14'4 x 14'4 ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 8'10 x 8'10 ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 14'11 x 14'11 ft |
| Basement Level | Storage | 10'8 x 10'8 ft |
| Basement Level | Storage | 10'2 x 10'2 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Basement | No | #4 |
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.
Public Schools
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911 Sperling Avenue has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 0.2% below comparable active properties in Sperling-Duthie, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 could take longer than the area average to sell.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5B 4H7, 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 4 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Burnaby Kensington Park, Burnaby (~0.5 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.9 — 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.
16 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Westridge Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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7.3 / 10 |
Distance380 m
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Lochdale Community Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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7.3 / 10 |
Distance515 m
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Burnaby Continuing Education |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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5.8 / 10 |
Distance516 m
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Burnaby North Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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7.7 / 10 |
Distance584 m
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Aubrey Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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7.7 / 10 |
Distance928 m
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St. Helen's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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8.7 / 10 |
Distance1.09 KM
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Parkcrest Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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7.6 / 10 |
Distance1.20 KM
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Capitol Hill Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.24 KM
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Sperling Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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7.5 / 10 |
Distance1.41 KM
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Montecito Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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7.3 / 10 |
Distance1.62 KM
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Holy Cross School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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7.1 / 10 |
Distance2.02 KM
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Holy Cross Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.02 KM
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Brentwood Park Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.13 KM
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Alpha Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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7.0 / 10 |
Distance2.35 KM
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Confederation Park Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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5.4 / 10 |
Distance2.41 KM
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Fawkes Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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0 |
Distance2.68 KM
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Calculate your commute
911 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.8 km from Holdom, with a 43 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Sperling Ave @ Curtis St (0.1 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (53/100).
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