231 Lawrence St, New Westminster BC - Land for Sale - MLS# R3089027

207 days on the market
$1,299,900
Est. Mortgage $5,751/mo
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34.4% cheaper than comps
207 days on the market
$1,299,900
Est. $5,751/mo with 20% down
Listing updated:
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Property Details for 231 Lawrence Street

34.4% cheaper than comps

Builders / Developers, Build 1 large custom home or subdivide into 2 lots and build 2 homes !! Property has conditional approval for 2 lot subdivision, 8,334 sqft lot located in the heart of Queenbrough and just steps away from Queensborough Community Centre and Park. 2 road frontages Lawrence and Ota St. Property is cleared, zoned and has conditional approval for 2 lot subdivision, planning and engineering completed and approved by City of New Westminster. Child care/Pre school facility maybe be an alternative land use, Check with City of New Westminster Call or email Bryce today for more information

Exterior Features

Structures Land Only

Building Details

Price $1,299,900
Property Type Land
Ownership Type Freehold NonStrata
Community Features Near Shopping
Utility Type Sanitary Sewer At Lot Line, Storm Sewer At Lot Line, Electricity At Lot Line, Natural Gas At Lot Line, Phone Nearby, Cable Available
Water (WaterSource) Public

Lot & Land

Lot Size 8334
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 59.5
MLS® # R3089027
Area New Westminster
Neighbourhood Queensborough
City New Westminster
Postal Code V3M 5K9
Gross Taxes $6,585.28
Zoning RQ-1

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3089027 / Active 02-11-2026 $1,299,900
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Listed by: Homelife Benchmark Realty (Langley) 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

Public Schools

Elementary
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School
Average 0.3 km 6.1/10
Middle
Queensborough Middle School
0.19 km
Secondary
New Westminster Secondary School
3.33 km

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
Our Lady of Mercy School
Above Average 3.12 km 10/10
Secondary
Purpose Independent Secondary School
2.74 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Ewen Ave @ McGillivray Place
0.18 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ 22Nd St Stn
1.56 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Average 28%
No Certificate/Degree
Average 14.6%
Owner Occupied
Above Average 82.9%
Employment Rate
Above Average 66.9%

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

78 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Likely within 1–3 weeks
A+
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $1,747,066
Balanced
Market conditions
Balanced market — steady conditions
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 1.56 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 QUEENSBOROUGH compares
This property
207 DOM
Slower than area
Queensborough avg
37 DOM
Average
New Westminster avg
37 DOM
Faster market

231 Lawrence Street has a sell-speed score of 78/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within 1–3 weeks" band. The listing is priced 34.4% below comparable active properties in Queensborough, 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 likely to attract offers within 1–3 weeks.

Climate Risk for V3M 5K9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3M 5K9, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.5 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: North Delta, Delta (~4.3 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.1 — 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 (18 nearby)

  • Sue's hair salon · 166 m · Hairdresser
  • Queensborough community pharmacy · 561 m · Pharmacy
  • Queensborough laundromat · 572 m · Laundry

Restaurants (12 nearby)

  • Epic grill silogs · 524 m · Restaurant
  • Lucky sushi · 644 m · Restaurant
  • Opa! · 646 m · Fast Food

Groceries (5 nearby)

  • Take the cake · 727 m · Bakery
  • Queensborough landing liquor store · 755 m · Beverages
  • Foody world · 768 m · Supermarket

Cafes (2 nearby)

  • Starbucks · 639 m · Cafe
  • Bubble waffle cafe · 657 m · Cafe

Healthcare (1 nearby)

  • Queensborough community pharmacy · 561 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

  • Bus stop southbound audley blvd @ belgrave way · 997 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

15 Schools are within 3km

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance

Queensborough Middle School

Public

Grades Served

5-8

Catchment Info

In Catchment
0

Distance

187 m

Queen Elizabeth Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-4

Catchment Info

In Catchment
6.5 / 10

Distance

300 m

Connaught Heights Elementary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

6.9 / 10

Distance

2.03 KM

Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

6.1 / 10

Distance

2.06 KM

John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

9.2 / 10

Distance

2.13 KM

Hamilton Elementary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

6.8 / 10

Distance

2.13 KM

Our Lady of Mercy

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

10.0 / 10

Distance

2.21 KM

POWER Alternate Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

10-12

Catchment Info

4.8 / 10

Distance

2.24 KM

Royal City Alternate Program

Public

Grades Served

8-11

Catchment Info

0

Distance

2.55 KM

Taylor Park Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

7.7 / 10

Distance

2.64 KM

Fraser River Middle

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

5.8 / 10

Distance

2.69 KM

Purpose Independent Secondary School

Independent

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

4.0 / 10

Distance

2.74 KM

Lord Kelvin Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-5

Catchment Info

5.7 / 10

Distance

2.76 KM

Bridgeview Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

4.3 / 10

Distance

2.90 KM

Brooke Elementary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

4.4 / 10

Distance

2.94 KM

Pre-computed routes from 231 Lawrence St, New Westminster, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via 22nd Street → Waterfront
    47 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via 22nd Street → Metrotown
    29 min
  • SFU Burnaby via 22nd Street → Production Way
    35 min
  • Richmond Centre via 22nd Street → Brighouse
    72 min
  • YVR Airport via 22nd Street → YVR-Airport
    73 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
    9 min
  • Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
    17 min
  • YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
    21 min

Calculate your commute

231 Lawrence St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.6 km from 22nd Street, with a 47 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Ewen Ave @ McGillivray Place (0.18 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (48/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 231 Lawrence Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 54

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 48

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
78

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Mortgage Calculator for 231 Lawrence Street

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Property Taxes $549
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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($259,980), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $5,514/month — $4,965 principal & interest, $549 property tax.
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At an estimated rental income of $3,815/month, this property runs a $1,865/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 51% down.
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Estateblock Rent Estimate for 231 Lawrence Street, New Westminster

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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Queensborough, New Westminster

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Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in New Westminster, similar properties average $1,980,875 across 2 active listings — this listing is 34.4% below the New Westminster average. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (34.4% cheaper than comparables) based on its competitive pricing and market demand.

Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

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Walkability & Transit Near 231 Lawrence Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 54

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 48

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
78

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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