Home New Westminster, BC Uptown NW Royal City Terrace 16 188 Sixth Street

16 188 Sixth St, New Westminster BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3106305

140 days on the market

$779,000

Est. Mortgage $3,446/mo

Listing updated: Aug 13, 2026 at 10:50pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 08:25am

Royal City Terrace

2 Beds

3 Baths

1548 sqft

503 $ /sqft

688.7 $ Maint. fee

2004 built

6.0% price reduction

140 days on the market

$779,000

$829,000

Est. $3,446/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 13, 2026 at 10:50pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 08:25am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 16 188 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 16 188 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

Living Room Photo of 16 188 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

Family Room Photo of 16 188 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

Dining Area Photo of 16 188 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

Kitchen Photo of 16 188 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 16 188 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

Pantry Photo of 16 188 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 16 188 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 16 188 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC

Bright and well-maintained 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse in the heart of Uptown New Westminster, offering a functional and spacious layout that adapts to your lifestyle. The open-concept living and dining area is filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A standout feature is the versatile lower-level open space, which can be enclosed to create a third bedroom, adding flexibility and value. This rare potential makes the home an excellent option for buyers looking to maximize space and long-term affordability. Ideally located just steps to transit, shops, parks, and everyday conveniences in a vibrant, walkable neighbourhood.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Freezer
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Mixed, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$779,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1548
Year Built	2004
Age Of Building	22
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	3 Storey
Stories	3
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker
Building Name	Royal City Terrace
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$688.7
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes With Restrictions
Units In Development	110

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3106305
Area	New Westminster
Neighbourhood	Uptown NW
City	New Westminster
Postal Code	V3L 2Z9
Gross Taxes	$3,648.31
Zoning	RM-2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3106305 / Active	04-02-2026	$779,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Below	Other	22'9 x 22'9 ft
Main Level	Living Room	23'5 x 23'5 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'2 x 8'2 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	7'11 x 7'11 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	10'8 x 10'8 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'7 x 8'7 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Above Level	Yes	#3

Listed by: RE/MAX City 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

Private Schools

Elementary
Al-Hidayah School: Average 0.12 km 4/10
Elementary,Secondary
Compass Christian New West: Average 0.16 km 6.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound 6th St @ Queens Ave: 0.02 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Columbia Stn: 0.53 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Average
Violent Crime Rate: Average
Property Crime Rate: Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 28.7%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 12.3%
Owner Occupied: Average 63.6%
Employment Rate: Below Average 52.3%

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

62 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.53 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 UPTOWN NW compares

This property

140 DOM

Slower than area

Uptown NW avg

75 DOM

Average

New Westminster avg

75 DOM

Faster market

16 188 Sixth Street has a sell-speed score of 62/100, 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 Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 13.4% and an area average of 75 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 67 competing homes currently listed, this property has moderate competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V3L 2Z9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 2Z9, 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 B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.2 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: New Westminster Sapperton Park, New Westminster (~2.6 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — Low Risk.

Heat Moderate

New Westminster currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~8 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~30 °C baseline, ~32.5 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~3 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1516 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1574 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~51.5 mm baseline, ~57.1 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~23 days baseline, ~24 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

Shopping (98 nearby)

Paint hair lounge · 250 m · Hairdresser
Anges barber · 265 m · Hairdresser
Sonu haircut · 299 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (88 nearby)

Five eleven bistro · 103 m · Fast Food
Royal tandoori · 262 m · Restaurant
Bubble world restaurant · 265 m · Restaurant

Cafes (34 nearby)

Common grounds · 286 m · Cafe
Cocoaro · 347 m · Cafe
Coasters coffee · 366 m · Cafe

Groceries (30 nearby)

Royal towers liquor store · 104 m · Beverages
Mahtot east africa market · 165 m · Supermarket
Persian baanou supermarket · 175 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (9 nearby)

Guardian · 567 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 646 m · Healthcare
Imperial pharmacy · 659 m · Healthcare

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ columbia stn station · 527 m · Transit
Skytrain @ new westminster stn station · 588 m · Transit
Bus stop northbound 8th st @ 5th ave · 812 m · Transit

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

Play area · 651 m · Playground

Schools NearBy

22 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Al-Hidayah School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 120 m
Compass Christian New West	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 157 m
Fraser River Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 336 m
Royal City Alternate Program	Public	Grades Served 8-11	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 478 m
Purpose Independent Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 525 m
POWER Alternate Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.8 / 10	Distance 793 m
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 989 m
Herbert Spencer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.17 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
New Westminster Online Schools	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.69 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.95 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Skwo:wech	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Cariboo Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Queensborough Middle School	Public	Grades Served 5-8	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 16 188 Sixth St, New Westminster, BC

16 188 Sixth St, New Westminster, BC Columbia 0.5 km

39 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Columbia → Waterfront
39 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Columbia → Metrotown
21 min
SFU Burnaby via Columbia → Production Way
19 min
Richmond Centre via Columbia → Brighouse
64 min
YVR Airport via Columbia → YVR-Airport
65 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
20 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
8 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
6 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
20 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
23 min

Calculate your commute

16 188 Sixth St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.5 km from Columbia, with a 39 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound 6th St @ Queens Ave (0.02 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (82/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 16 188 Sixth Street

Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 82

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 42

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $304

Maintenance fee 688.7

A 20% down payment of $155,800 on this $779,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $2,975/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $3,968/month, $304 property tax, $689 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 13, 2026

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With $2,744/month in estimated rental income against $4,017/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$1,273/month. A 55% down payment would reach break-even.

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