Rare opportunity to build in prestigious Queen’s Park! This perfectly rectangular lot is ideally situated in one of New Westminster’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Walking distance to schools, parks, shopping, Royal Columbian Hospital, and transit. Included are full plans for a stunning and spacious brand-new two-storey home. Build-to-suit option available, with time remaining to customize finishes and add your personal touch. $200K under assessed value. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity—call today!
| Structures | Land Only |
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| Price | $999,000 |
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| Property Type | Land |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Utility Type | Sanitary Sewer At Lot Line, Storm Sewer At Lot Line, Electricity At Lot Line, Natural Gas At Lot Line, Phone At Lot Line, Cable Available |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Lot Size | 2362.5 |
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| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 37.5 |
| MLS® # | R3123689 |
| Area | New Westminster |
| Neighbourhood | Queens Park |
| City | New Westminster |
| Postal Code | V3L 1L4 |
| Gross Taxes | $5,075.33 |
| Zoning | SR-1 |
Listed by: Macdonald Realty (Surrey/152)
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
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
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219 Townsend Place 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.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 1L4, 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 5.2 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: New Westminster Sapperton Park, New Westminster (~2.1 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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.
26 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
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Al-Hidayah School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance437 m
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Compass Christian New West |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance552 m
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Fraser River Middle |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance808 m
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Herbert Spencer Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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Distance811 m
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Royal City Alternate Program |
Public |
Grades Served8-11
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Catchment Info—
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Distance947 m
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Purpose Independent Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance958 m
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Ecole Glenbrook Middle School |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance962 m
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New Westminster Online Schools |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.22 KM
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POWER Alternate Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served10-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.28 KM
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John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.41 KM
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Sigma |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.49 KM
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New Westminster Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served9-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.53 KM
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Lord Kelvin Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.54 KM
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New Westminster Continuing Education |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.63 KM
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F W Howay Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.74 KM
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Skwo:wech |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.91 KM
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John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.94 KM
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Twelfth Avenue Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.95 KM
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St. Thomas More Collegiate |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.14 KM
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Cariboo Hill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.25 KM
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Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.55 KM
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Armstrong Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.62 KM
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Home Learners Program |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.84 KM
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Urban Academy Junior |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.85 KM
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Urban Academy Senior |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.85 KM
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St.Michaels School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.99 KM
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219 Townsend Pl, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from Columbia, with a 41 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound 2nd St @ 3rd Ave (0.16 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (78/100).
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