Home Chilliwack, BC Eastern Hillsides 8494 Forest Gate Drive

8494 Forest Gate Dr, Chilliwack BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3162699

5 days on the market

$1,199,000

Est. Mortgage $5,304/mo

Listing updated: Sep 10, 2026 at 05:31pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 11, 2026 at 09:45pm

5 Beds

6 Baths

3760 sqft

319 $ /sqft

2017 built

NEW

5 days on the market

$1,199,000

Est. $5,304/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 10, 2026 at 05:31pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 11, 2026 at 09:45pm

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 8494 Forest Gate Drive, Chilliwack, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 8494 Forest Gate Drive, Chilliwack, BC

Living Room Photo of 8494 Forest Gate Drive, Chilliwack, BC

Family Room Photo of 8494 Forest Gate Drive, Chilliwack, BC

Dining Area Photo of 8494 Forest Gate Drive, Chilliwack, BC

Kitchen Photo of 8494 Forest Gate Drive, Chilliwack, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 8494 Forest Gate Drive, Chilliwack, BC

Pantry Photo of 8494 Forest Gate Drive, Chilliwack, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 8494 Forest Gate Drive, Chilliwack, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 8494 Forest Gate Drive, Chilliwack, BC

MOUNTAIN VIEWS & MODERN LIVING! Welcome to 8494 Forest Gate Drive in the family-friendly Eastern Hillsides. Built in 2017, this impressive 3-storey home offers approx. 3,760 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms. The main floor features a spacious living room, dining area, modern kitchen with island & quartz countertops, family room with cozy fireplace, plus storage/pantry. Upstairs is a RARE find—THREE PRIMARY BEDROOMS, each with its own ensuite, plus laundry. The fully finished basement offers a 2-bedroom unauthorized suite PLUS a separate rec room with full bathroom. Double garage, beautiful mountain views & quiet neighbourhood setting. SPACE, STYLE & VERSATILITY!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1280
Basement Features	Finished, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	2
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

View Description	MOUNTAINS
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,199,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	6
Full Bathrooms	5
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3760
Year Built	2017
Age Of Building	9
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Name	R3
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double
Total Parking Spaces	4
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	4320
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	45
MLS^® #	R3162699
Area	Chilliwack
Neighbourhood	Eastern Hillsides
City	Chilliwack
Postal Code	V4Z 0C7
Gross Taxes	$5,296.4
Zoning	R3

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3162699 / Active	09-07-2026	$1,199,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	15' x 15' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12' x 12' ft
Main Level	Family Room	15' x 15' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15' x 15' ft
Main Level	Pantry	10' x 10' ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'2 x 15'2 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	9'0 x 9'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	14'4 x 14'4 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	14'6 x 14'6 ft
Above Level	Laundry	7'6 x 7'6 ft
Basement Level	Media Room	25' x 25' ft
Basement Level	Living Room	14' x 14' ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	9' x 9' ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	11' x 11' ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	11' x 11' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	Yes	#5
Above Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	Yes	#4
Basement	Yes	#3

Listed by: Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Abbotsford)

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

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Unity Christian School: Above Average 1.01 km 7.1/10
Elementary, Secondary
Unity Christian School: Above Average 1.01 km 7.1/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Yale at McGrath (EB): 2.95 km
Skytrain
West Coast Express @ Mission City Station: 36.58 km

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 17.8%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 12.7%
Owner Occupied: Average 71.2%
Employment Rate: Average 55.7%

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

42 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 36.58 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How EASTERN HILLSIDES compares

This property

5 DOM

Very fast

Eastern Hillsides avg

35 DOM

Average

Chilliwack avg

35 DOM

Slower market

8494 Forest Gate Drive 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 has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 10.8% and an area average of 35 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 809 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 V4Z 0C7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V4Z 0C7, 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 Moderate

Located within the "Chilliwack" WUI zone (Risk Class 3 — Moderate). 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: Agassiz Centennial Park, Agassiz (~9.4 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.7 — Low Risk.

Heat Elevated

Chilliwack currently sees ~4 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~16 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~31.5 °C baseline, ~34.1 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~3 projected.

Precipitation Typical for region

Annual precipitation ~1591 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1630 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~57.9 mm baseline, ~62.5 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~21 days baseline, ~23 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

Schools NearBy

2 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Unity Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 1.01 KM
Rosedale Traditional Community School	Public	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 8494 Forest Gate Drive

Car-Dependent 9

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus

Somewhat
Bikeable 3

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 8494 Forest Gate Drive

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Property Taxes $441

Maintenance fee 0

A 20% down payment of $239,800 on this $1,199,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $4,579/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $5,020/month, $441 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 10, 2026

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With $4,727/month in estimated rental income against $5,173/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$446/month. A 28% down payment would reach break-even.

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