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231 E Eighth Ave, New Westminster BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3105421

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Listing updated: Aug 21, 2026 at 01:17am

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

4 Beds

2 Baths

2013 sqft

596 $ /sqft

1943 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Aug 21, 2026 at 01:17am

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

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Map & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary
St.Michaels School: 1.17 km
Elementary,Secondary
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus: Above Average 1.21 km 9.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound E 8th Ave @ William St: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Sapperton Stn: 1.07 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

62 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,362,064

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.07 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

142 DOM

Slower than area

The Heights NW avg

37 DOM

Average

New Westminster avg

37 DOM

Faster market

231 E Eighth Avenue has a sell-speed score of 62/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 13.6% below comparable active properties in The Heights NW, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 4K3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 4K3, 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 (~0.7 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 (27 nearby)

Hifive chicken · 450 m · Fast Food
Sushi box · 460 m · Restaurant
Pizza pizzria · 472 m · Fast Food

Shopping (22 nearby)

Aminehs hair salon · 468 m · Hairdresser
Scotiabank · 517 m · Bank
Pharmasave · 524 m · Pharmacy

Groceries (9 nearby)

Choices market · 500 m · Greengrocer
One stop bakery · 509 m · Bakery
Pharmasave · 524 m · Convenience

Cafes (7 nearby)

Season's apple café · 495 m · Cafe
Corner cafe · 818 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 829 m · Cafe

Healthcare (7 nearby)

Pharmasave · 524 m · Healthcare
Columbia prescription xpress · 807 m · Healthcare
Pure integrative pharmacy · 808 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound e columbia st @ braid st · 947 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

26 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Skwo:wech	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 290 m
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 587 m
Cariboo Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 799 m
Armstrong Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 877 m
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 976 m
New Westminster Online Schools	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.11 KM
St.Michaels School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.17 KM
Home Learners Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.20 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
Herbert Spencer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
Urban Academy Junior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Urban Academy Senior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.05 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Al-Hidayah School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Compass Christian New West	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.45 KM
Our Lady of Fatima	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Alderson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Fraser River Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Royal City Alternate Program	Public	Grades Served 8-11	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.72 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Cameron Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Purpose Independent Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM

Pre-computed routes from 231 E Eighth Ave, New Westminster, BC

231 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

231 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 (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (63/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 231 E Eighth Avenue

Car-Dependent 80

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 63

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 49

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $526

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($239,800), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $5,105/month — $4,579 principal & interest, $526 property tax.

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At an estimated rental income of $4,659/month, this property runs a $599/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 31% down.

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