New Westminster West End charmer, with many upgrades, loads of character & view of river. It has 2.5-storey, 6 beds, 1 flex, 4 full baths, 3 kitchens & 3 laundry sets, brand new 2 beds suite and a 1 bed suite in basement with 4 separate entrances. Over $200k renovations: 2025 Electrical 200 Amp & basement suites. 2024 top floor bath & laminated floor, roof & rear deck. 2022 hw tank. Plus vinyl windows, hardwood floor & gas fireplace. Huge primary bedroom w/ensuite and flex space. Fruit tree w abundant flower beds. Single-car garage with laneway access and parking for up to 5 vehicles. Potential laneway house for additional rental income. Close to Queensborough Landing Shopping Centre, Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School, 22nd Street Skytrain Station & transit.
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| Status | Date | Price |
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Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 15' x 15' ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 12'6 x 12'6 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 12' x 12' ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11' x 11' ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11' x 11' ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 5' x 5' ft |
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| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #3 |
| Above Level | Yes | #4 |
| Basement | No | #4 |
| Basement | No | #3 |
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Welcome to 1515 Eighth Avenue, a beautiful property located in the heart of New Westminster, BC. As your trusted realtor, I'm excited to share with you the unique features and benefits of this amazing neighborhood.
Let's start with the schools. As you may know, 1515 Eighth Avenue is serviced by Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School, which is just a short 0.26 km away. Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary has a rating of 6.5/10, and I've had the pleasure of working with many families who appreciate the school's commitment to providing a well-rounded education.
If you're looking for an independent school option, Our Lady of Mercy School is just a short 0.87 km away from this home for sale. With a rating of 10/10, Our Lady of Mercy School is a popular choice for many families in the area.
For secondary education, St. Thomas More Collegiate is just a short 0.88 km away from this property. While I don't have a rating for this school, I've heard great things about the school's commitment to providing a comprehensive education.
Now, let's talk about safety. As you may know, the freshest crime data from Statistics Canada are from 2020. According to these statistics, there were 5,584 volation disturbances in this neighborhood. The overall crime rate near 1515 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC is 6,761.11, which is Average compared to other Canadian cities. Year by year change in the total crime rate is -10.42%.
In terms of specific types of crime, the drug crime rate next to this property is Below Average, with a rating of 134.4. There were 111 illegal substances lawbreaking disturbances in this city in 2020, and the year by year change in the illegal substances offences ranking is -5.34%.
Property crimes in the neighborhood are Average, with a rating of 3,807.97. There were 3,145 property misconduct incidents in the neighborhood in 2020, and the year by year change in the property misconduct rate is -11.79%.
Finally, there were 1,143 violent lawbreaking disorders in 2020, which is an Average rate compared to other BC municipalities. Year by year change in the violent crime rate is -5.91%.
Now, let's talk about transportation. The closest bus station is Eastbound 8th Ave @ 16 St, which is just 0.03 km away from this property with the listing MLS® R3072225. You'll have easy access to public transportation, making it easy to get around the city.
In terms of demographics, 29.8% of people with a university certificate or degree live in this neighborhood, which is Above Average in comparison to other BC neighborhoods. On the other hand, 12.1% of the population in this neighborhood have no certificate or degree, which is Low compared to the average in BC.
The median household income near this dwelling is $90,112, which is Above Average in comparison to the British Columbia average. The median personal income near this dwelling is $37,895, which is also Above Average in comparison to the BC average. The percentage of households with a mortgage in this census subdivision is 57.6%, which is Average.
In terms of unemployment, the unemployment rate in the area around this property is 7.1, which is Below Average in comparison to other province neighborhoods.
This real estate is located in the 1515 Eighth Avenue West End NW, where population change between 2011 and 2016 was 4.3%. This is Above Average in comparison to average growth rate of this region.
Population density per square kilometer in this community is 4304.3, which is High. However, the average size of families in the area is 3, which is Above Average in comparison to the whole region.
The percentage of families with children near this property is 67.7%, which is Above Average. The percentage of married or living common law is around 59.1%, which is Average.
The average age of the population close to this property is 39.5, which is Below Average in comparison to other BC cities.
Finally, let's talk about real estate. The average value of dwellings in this neighborhood is $1,061,615, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia. The average owner payments are High in the area adjacent to 1515 Eighth Avenue, with owners spending an average of $1,653 on their dwellings. Tenants are paying $1,164 in this district, which is Above Average compared to other cities.
As you can see, 1515 Eighth Avenue is a unique and desirable property with a range of features and benefits. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have and
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