Home New Westminster, BC Downtown NW First & Royal 229 82 First Street

229 82 First St, New Westminster BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3145245

59 days on the market

$755,000

Est. Mortgage $3,340/mo

Listing updated: Jul 23, 2026 at 11:55am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 04:40am

First & Royal

3 Beds

2 Baths

969 sqft

779 $ /sqft

493.98 $ Maint. fee

2026 built

59 days on the market

$755,000

Est. $3,340/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 23, 2026 at 11:55am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 04:40am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 229 82 First Street, New Westminster, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 229 82 First Street, New Westminster, BC

Living Room Photo of 229 82 First Street, New Westminster, BC

Family Room Photo of 229 82 First Street, New Westminster, BC

Dining Area Photo of 229 82 First Street, New Westminster, BC

Kitchen Photo of 229 82 First Street, New Westminster, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 229 82 First Street, New Westminster, BC

Pantry Photo of 229 82 First Street, New Westminster, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 229 82 First Street, New Westminster, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 229 82 First Street, New Westminster, BC

Rarely does a brand-new 3-bedroom home offer this much value! This spacious 969 sqft residence at First & Royal by Areva Developments delivers an exceptional developer opportunity with room to grow. Thoughtfully designed with an open-concept layout, contemporary finishes, Samsung appliance package, and heat pump A/C with an additional bedroom unit for year-round comfort. Includes 1 EV-ready parking stall and 1 storage locker. Enjoy resort-inspired amenities including a rooftop lounge, fitness centre, theatre, co-working space, party room, dog play areas, and community gardens. An outstanding opportunity for families, professionals, or investors seeking space, style, and unbeatable value in a vibrant, connected neighbourhood.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Forced Air
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Playground, Balcony
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$755,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	969
Year Built	2026
Age Of Building	0
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Building Name	First & Royal
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$493.98
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Rear Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Units In Development	187

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3145245
Area	New Westminster
Neighbourhood	Downtown NW
City	New Westminster
Postal Code	V3L 0L8
Gross Taxes	0
Zoning	APT

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3145245 / Active	07-09-2026	$755,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	14'4 x 14'4 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	8'7 x 8'7 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	6'1 x 6'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'2 x 10'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'10 x 9'10 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Main Level	Yes	#3

Listed by: Stonehaus Realty Corp. & Stonehaus Realty Corp.

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 0.67 km 4/10
Elementary,Secondary
Compass Christian New West: Average 0.74 km 6.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Royal Ave @ 1st St: 0.04 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Columbia Stn: 0.58 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 28.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 9.8%
Owner Occupied: Above Average 80%
Employment Rate: Below Average 39.1%

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 — 0.58 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 DOWNTOWN NW compares

This property

59 DOM

Slower than area

Downtown NW avg

30 DOM

Average

New Westminster avg

30 DOM

Faster market

229 82 First Street 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 13.9% and an area average of 30 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 397 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 0L8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 0L8, 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 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 (36 nearby)

Beach house tanning · 509 m · Beauty Shop
Anim hair & beauty studio · 597 m · Beauty Shop
Guardian · 657 m · Pharmacy

Restaurants (18 nearby)

Victoria sushi · 504 m · Restaurant
Taverna greka · 524 m · Restaurant
L'onore pizza · 620 m · Restaurant

Groceries (11 nearby)

Bc liquor store · 479 m · Beverages
Victoria hill market · 511 m · Convenience
The met liquor store · 628 m · Beverages

Cafes (8 nearby)

Mira caffe · 641 m · Cafe
Cocoaro · 733 m · Cafe
Coasters coffee · 745 m · Cafe

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ columbia stn station · 580 m · Transit
Bus stop southbound 6th st @ 4th ave · 984 m · Transit

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Guardian · 657 m · Healthcare

Schools NearBy

26 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Al-Hidayah School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 670 m
Compass Christian New West	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 738 m
New Westminster Online Schools	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.02 KM
Purpose Independent Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 1.05 KM
Fraser River Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
Herbert Spencer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.17 KM
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.20 KM
Royal City Alternate Program	Public	Grades Served 8-11	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.25 KM
POWER Alternate Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.8 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
Skwo:wech	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.95 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.96 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.01 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Cariboo Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Urban Academy Junior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
Urban Academy Senior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
Home Learners Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
Armstrong Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
St.Michaels School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.98 KM
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 229 82 First St, New Westminster, BC

229 82 First St, New Westminster, BC Columbia 0.6 km

40 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Columbia → Waterfront
40 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Columbia → Metrotown
22 min
SFU Burnaby via Columbia → Production Way
20 min
Richmond Centre via Columbia → Brighouse
65 min
YVR Airport via Columbia → YVR-Airport
66 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

229 82 First St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Columbia, with a 40 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Royal Ave @ 1st St (0.04 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (78/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 229 82 First Street

Car-Dependent 88

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 78

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 64

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Maintenance fee 493.98

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $3,378/month in total housing costs on this $755,000 property — $2,884 mortgage payment, $494 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 23, 2026

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Based on $2,659/month estimated rent and $3,425/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$766/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 42%.

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