Home New Westminster, BC The Heights NW 217 E Eighth Avenue

217 E Eighth Ave, New Westminster BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3143335

59 days on the market

$2,888,888

Est. Mortgage $12,780/mo

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 07:09pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 2, 2026 at 10:45pm

6 Beds

7 Baths

3388 sqft

853 $ /sqft

2026 built

59 days on the market

$2,888,888

Est. $12,780/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 07:09pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 2, 2026 at 10:45pm

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 217 E Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 217 E Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC

Living Room Photo of 217 E Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC

Family Room Photo of 217 E Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC

Dining Area Photo of 217 E Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC

Kitchen Photo of 217 E Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 217 E Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC

Pantry Photo of 217 E Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 217 E Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 217 E Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC

Exceptional south-east facing custom home in the heart of Victoria Heights, minutes from Downtown New Westminster. 15-foot deck door opens to a 180-degree view of the mountains, river & city. Offering over 2,600 SF in the main residence plus a nearly 700 SF laneway home, this property provides incredible flexibility with the option for a legal bsmt suite & a 2-bdrm laneway home for added income or multi-generational living. Bright, luxuriously designed layout featuring engineered hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, built-in storage, waterfall-island, wok kitchen & premium Fisher & Paykel appliances. Triple-glazed windows provide exceptional comfort. Located near Herbert Spencer Elementary, Ecole Glenbrook Middle & New Westminster Secondary. Exceptional design best experienced in person!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Crawl Space, Full, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features	Central Vacuum Roughed In
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Electric, Heat Pump, Radiant
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
# of Kitchens	4
Flooring	Hardwood, Laminate, Mixed, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	River, Mountains, City
Roof	Fibreglass
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,888,888
Total Bedrooms	6
Total Bathrooms	7
Full Bathrooms	6
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3388
Year Built	2026
Age Of Building	0
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Laneway House
Stories	2
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	Carport Single, Open, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Legal Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	5393
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	50.41
MLS^® #	R3143335
Area	New Westminster
Neighbourhood	The Heights NW
City	New Westminster
Postal Code	V3L 4K1
Gross Taxes	0
Zoning	RS1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3143335 / Active	07-06-2026	$2,888,888
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	15'2 x 15'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'8 x 11'8 ft
Main Level	Office	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	9'6 x 9'6 ft
Above Level	Wok Kitchen	14' x 14' ft
Main Level	Living Room	18'6 x 18'6 ft
Above Level	Kitchen	23'9 x 23'9 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Above Level	Dining Room	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Above Level	Family Room	13'1 x 13'1 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	12'9 x 12'9 ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	15'2 x 15'2 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level	Living Room	11' x 11' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'4 x 8'4 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	9'6 x 9'6 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Nu Stream Realty Inc.

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
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus: Above Average 1.14 km 9.3/10
Elementary,Secondary
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus: Above Average 1.14 km 9.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound E 8th Ave @ William St: 0.03 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Sapperton Stn: 1.12 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 33.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 9.3%
Owner Occupied: Average 62.7%
Employment Rate: Below Average 52.2%

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

54 / 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 — 1.12 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 THE HEIGHTS NW compares

This property

59 DOM

Slower than area

The Heights NW avg

37 DOM

Average

New Westminster avg

37 DOM

Faster market

217 E Eighth Avenue has a sell-speed score of 54/100, 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 14.2% and an area average of 37 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 155 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V3L 4K1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 4K1, 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 (~0.8 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

Restaurants (21 nearby)

Hifive chicken · 475 m · Fast Food
Sushi box · 485 m · Restaurant
Pizza pizzria · 496 m · Fast Food

Shopping (19 nearby)

Aminehs hair salon · 493 m · Hairdresser
Scotiabank · 544 m · Bank
Pharmasave · 555 m · Pharmacy

Groceries (8 nearby)

Choices market · 523 m · Greengrocer
One stop bakery · 535 m · Bakery
Pharmasave · 555 m · Convenience

Cafes (7 nearby)

Season's apple café · 527 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 764 m · Cafe
Corner cafe · 871 m · Cafe

Healthcare (7 nearby)

Pharmasave · 555 m · Healthcare
Pure integrative pharmacy · 864 m · Healthcare
Columbia prescription xpress · 868 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound armstrong ave @ cariboo rd · 978 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

28 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Skwo:wech	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 351 m
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 520 m
Cariboo Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 773 m
Armstrong Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 897 m
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 908 m
New Westminster Online Schools	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.10 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.14 KM
Herbert Spencer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
St.Michaels School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.24 KM
Home Learners Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.28 KM
Urban Academy Junior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.48 KM
Urban Academy Senior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.48 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
Al-Hidayah School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Compass Christian New West	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
Fraser River Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Our Lady of Fatima	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
Alderson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Royal City Alternate Program	Public	Grades Served 8-11	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.66 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Purpose Independent Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
Cameron Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 217 E Eighth Ave, New Westminster, BC

217 E Eighth Ave, New Westminster, BC Sapperton 1.1 km

47 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Sapperton → Waterfront
47 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Sapperton → Metrotown
29 min
SFU Burnaby via Sapperton → Production Way
23 min
Richmond Centre via Sapperton → Brighouse
72 min
YVR Airport via Sapperton → YVR-Airport
73 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

217 E Eighth Ave, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.1 km from Sapperton, with a 47 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound E 8th Ave @ William St (0.03 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (44/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 217 E Eighth Avenue

Car-Dependent 75

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 44

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 50

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $11,034/month in total housing costs on this $2,888,888 property — $11,034 mortgage payment.

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Based on $9,064/month estimated rent and $11,274/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$2,210/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 37%.

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