234 Second St, New Westminster BC V3L 2K6 – House for Sale – MLS® R3182635
234 Second Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 2K6
New Westminster Houses for Sale
Property Details for 234 Second Street
Extremely Rare Newer Construction in Historic Queens Park! Custom built in 2018 & meticulously maintained, this 5 bed, 4 bath, 2,950sf home seamlessly blends timeless exterior charm w/ sleek modern design. Spacious open-concept kit/liv/din w/ vaulted ceilings, large office/bed/media room, powder room & laundry/mudroom. Stunning chef's kitchen w/ quartz counters, herringbone tile backsplash, oversized island & high-end appliances. Seamless indoor/outdoor living w/ full wall of sliding glass doors opening to a covered patio & private backyard. Upstairs offers 4 beds & 3 full baths, highlighted by a dream primary suite w/ huge walk-in closet & 5 pce ensuite. A rare opportunity in an unbeatable location! 2-car garage. Walk to Herbert Spencer Elementary, SkyTrain, Queens Park & amenities.
Building Details
| Price | $2,750,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Bathrooms | 4 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2950 |
| Year Built | 2018 |
| Age Of Building | 8 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Utility Type | Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Double |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Mixed |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 6006 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 45.5 |
| MLS® # | R3182635 |
| Area | New Westminster |
| Neighbourhood | Queens Park |
| City | New Westminster |
| Postal Code | V3L 2K6 |
| Gross Taxes | $12,145.78 |
| Zoning | RS-1 |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3182635 / Active | 11-09-2026 | $2,750,000 |
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Kitchen | 16'6 x 16'6 ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 20'5 x 20'5 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 20'5 x 20'5 ft |
| Main Level | Laundry | 11'9 x 11'9 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 12'10 x 12'10 ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 15'8 x 15'8 ft |
| Above Level | Walk-In Closet | 13'8 x 13'8 ft |
| Above Level | Flex Room | 14'0 x 14'0 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 12'2 x 12'2 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 12'2 x 12'2 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 12'2 x 12'2 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #2 |
| Above Level | Yes | #5 |
| Above Level | No | #4 |
| Above Level | No | #4 |
Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
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, sell speed & climate
SkyTrain 0.76 km · crime average · sell-speed score 42/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low
Map & Neighbourhood
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Shopping (57 nearby)
- Paint hair lounge · 571 m · Hairdresser
- Sonu haircut · 574 m · Hairdresser
- Milano optics · 579 m · Optician
Restaurants (43 nearby)
- Five eleven bistro · 567 m · Fast Food
- Taqueria playa tropical · 612 m · Restaurant
- Peri peri shack · 616 m · Restaurant
Groceries (19 nearby)
- Persian baanou supermarket · 570 m · Supermarket
- Mahtot east africa market · 572 m · Supermarket
- Fruiticana · 582 m · Supermarket
Cafes (18 nearby)
- Common grounds · 601 m · Cafe
- Cocoaro · 773 m · Cafe
- Coasters coffee · 793 m · Cafe
Healthcare (6 nearby)
- London drugs · 808 m · Healthcare
- Guardian · 838 m · Healthcare
- Uptown drugs peoples pharmacy · 840 m · Healthcare
Transit (2 nearby)
- Skytrain @ columbia stn station · 756 m · Transit
- Bus stop northbound 8th st @ queens ave · 902 m · Transit
Public Schools
- Elementary
- Herbert Spencer Elementary School
- Average 0.76 km 6.9/10
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
Private Schools
- Elementary
- Al-Hidayah School
- Average 0.55 km 4/10
- Elementary,Secondary
- Compass Christian New West
- Average 0.67 km 6.4/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Southbound 2nd St @ 3rd Ave
- 0.04 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Columbia Stn
- 0.76 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Average
- Violent Crime Rate
- Average
- Property Crime Rate
- Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Average 31.3%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Below Average 11.9%
- Owner Occupied
- Average 64.2%
- Employment Rate
- Average 62.6%
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
234 Second Street has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 10.1% and an area average of 29 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With 158 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.
Climate Risk for V3L 2K6
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 2K6, 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. Nearest station: New Westminster Sapperton Park, New Westminster (~2 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.
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 |
Distance554 m
|
Compass Christian New West |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.4 / 10 |
Distance667 m
|
Herbert Spencer Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance760 m
|
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.5 / 10 |
Distance873 m
|
Fraser River Middle |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.8 / 10 |
Distance931 m
|
Purpose Independent Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.0 / 10 |
Distance1.07 KM
|
Royal City Alternate Program |
Public |
Grades Served8-11
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.07 KM
|
New Westminster Online Schools |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.10 KM
|
POWER Alternate Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.8 / 10 |
Distance1.40 KM
|
Sigma |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.6 / 10 |
Distance1.51 KM
|
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.2 / 10 |
Distance1.53 KM
|
New Westminster Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance1.56 KM
|
Lord Kelvin Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.7 / 10 |
Distance1.61 KM
|
New Westminster Continuing Education |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance1.63 KM
|
F W Howay Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.65 KM
|
Skwo:wech |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.79 KM
|
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.3 / 10 |
Distance1.88 KM
|
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.9 / 10 |
Distance1.98 KM
|
Cariboo Hill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.17 KM
|
St. Thomas More Collegiate |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance2.19 KM
|
Armstrong Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.52 KM
|
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.1 / 10 |
Distance2.64 KM
|
Home Learners Program |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.72 KM
|
Urban Academy Junior |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.0 / 10 |
Distance2.73 KM
|
Urban Academy Senior |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.8 / 10 |
Distance2.73 KM
|
St.Michaels School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.87 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 234 Second St, New Westminster, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Columbia → Waterfront42 min
-
Metrotown, Burnaby via Columbia → Metrotown24 min
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SFU Burnaby via Columbia → Production Way22 min
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Richmond Centre via Columbia → Brighouse67 min
-
YVR Airport via Columbia → YVR-Airport68 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview20 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy9 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way6 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd21 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island24 min
Calculate your commute
234 Second St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.8 km from Columbia, with a 42 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound 2nd St @ 3rd Ave (0.04 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (76/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 234 Second Street
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bike Score - Bikeable
Costs & calculators
Monthly cost about $12,094/month · rent estimate $6,797/month · owning catches up with renting by year 25 · cash flow if rented −$5,866/month
Mortgage Calculator for 234 Second Street
The estimated monthly cost of 234 Second Street, New Westminster is $12,094: $11,082 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $1,012 property tax.
Investment Cashflow Calculator
If 234 Second Street, New Westminster were rented at $6,797 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $5,866 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 63% down would break even.
Estateblock Rent Estimate for 234 Second Street, New Westminster
Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$2,984/mo (year 1) → ~$6,939/mo (year 20) → ~$10,349/mo (year 29).
EstateBlock estimates 234 Second Street, New Westminster would rent for about $6,797 a month.
Rent vs own: 234 Second Street
Rent vs own
Owning catches up by year 25
With 20% down ($550,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap
Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.
Renting 234 Second Street, New Westminster is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 25, with $196,049 of principal paid off by year 5 and $440,853 by year 10.
Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Queens Park, New Westminster
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Walkability & Transit Near 234 Second Street
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bike Score - Bikeable
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