304 48 Richmond St, New Westminster BC V3L 5P4 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3162603
304 48 Richmond Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 5P4
New Westminster Condos for Sale
Property Details for 304 48 Richmond Street
Spacious open floorplan in this meticulously maintained 1 bed 1 bath 895sf unit on the quiet side of a RAINSCREENED building! Open concept kitchen/living/dining that features an eat in kitchen with tons of cabinetry, large living/dining rooms to fit house sized furniture, cozy gas fireplace, and a west facing deck over looking greenspace. Huge primary suite including a walk in closet & cheater 4 pce ensuite. In suite laundry & separate storage room, plus 1 parking & 1 storage locker. Fantastic walkable location just a short walk to Glenbrook Ravine Park, skytrain, restaurants, cafes, shopping, groceries, community centre & pool. Very Proactive strata & many building upgrades: rainscreened (2000), re-piped (2019), updated common areas & metal roofs 2023.
Building Details
| Price | $399,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Bathrooms | 1 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 895 |
| Year Built | 1991 |
| Age Of Building | 35 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Unit Style | Inside unit |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Bike Room, Caretaker, Trash, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Water |
| Building Name | Gatehouse Place |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $438.35 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Bike Room, Caretaker, Trash, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Water |
| Utility Type | Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Underground |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed |
| Pet Restrictions | Yes With Restrictions |
| Units In Development | 30 |
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Elevator, Storage |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Baseboard, Electric |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Laminate |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| View Description | Courtyard |
| Roof | Metal |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
Lot & Land
| MLS® # | R3162603 |
|---|---|
| Area | New Westminster |
| Neighbourhood | Fraserview NW |
| City | New Westminster |
| Postal Code | V3L 5P4 |
| Gross Taxes | $2,518.04 |
| Zoning | STRATA |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3162603 / Active | 09-08-2026 | $399,900 |
| to view full Property History (2 earlier records) | ||
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Kitchen | 8'8 x 8'8 ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 14'10 x 14'10 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 5'8 x 5'8 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11'10 x 11'10 ft |
| Main Level | Walk-In Closet | 6'5 x 6'5 ft |
| Main Level | Laundry | 5'8 x 5'8 ft |
| Main Level | Storage | 6'4 x 6'4 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 5'11 x 5'11 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main 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.
About the building: Gatehouse Place
68 Richmond Street, Fraserview NW, New Westminster
Gatehouse Place building details →Building
- Built
- 1992
- Homes
- 125
- Construction
- Frame - Wood
- Title
- Freehold Strata
- Strata plan
- LMS284
- Managed by
- Quay Pacific
- Parking
- Garage: Underground
- Lockers
- Limited
- Strata fee covers
- Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGasGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker
Bylaws on record
- Pets
- Restricted
- Cats and dogs OK, max 2
- Rentals
- Allowed
Market at Gatehouse Place
- For sale
- 4
- Median ask
- $512K
- Median $/sqft
- $576
- Days on market
- 90
- Sold, past year
- 7
$447/sqft, 22.4% below the building median of $576.
From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.
Map, sell speed & climate
SkyTrain 0.89 km · crime average · sell-speed score 72/100 (likely within weeks) · flood lower risk · wildfire low
Map & Neighbourhood
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Restaurants (6 nearby)
- L'onore pizza · 413 m · Restaurant
- Victoria sushi · 527 m · Restaurant
- Quesada · 741 m · Fast Food
Groceries (3 nearby)
- Victoria hill market · 518 m · Convenience
- Save-on-foods · 756 m · Supermarket
- Bak'd cookies · 844 m · Bakery
Shopping (3 nearby)
- Shoppers drug mart · 822 m · Pharmacy
- Royal city · 828 m · Post Office
- Pure integrative pharmacy · 913 m · Pharmacy
Cafes (3 nearby)
- Mira caffe · 395 m · Cafe
- Take five cafe · 723 m · Cafe
- Corner cafe · 862 m · Cafe
Healthcare (2 nearby)
- Shoppers drug mart · 822 m · Healthcare
- Pure integrative pharmacy · 913 m · Healthcare
Transit (2 nearby)
- Skytrain @ sapperton stn station · 887 m · Transit
- Bus stop northbound cumberland st @ e 7th ave · 997 m · Transit
Private Schools
- Elementary
- Al-Hidayah School
- Average 1.64 km 4/10
- Elementary,Secondary
- Urban Academy Senior
- Above Average 1.66 km 8.6/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Southbound Richmond St @ Miner St
- 0.09 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Sapperton Stn
- 0.89 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
- Possible
Sell Speed & Competition
304 48 Richmond Street has a sell-speed score of 72/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 19.2% below comparable active properties in Fraserview NW, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 15% and an area average of 50 days on market — conditions are balanced. With 374 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is likely to sell within a few weeks.
Climate Risk for V3L 5P4
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 5P4, 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 (~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.
Schools NearBy
26 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Westminster Online Schools |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance110 m
|
Skwo:wech |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.05 KM
|
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.5 / 10 |
Distance1.10 KM
|
Herbert Spencer Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance1.35 KM
|
F W Howay Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.52 KM
|
Al-Hidayah School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.0 / 10 |
Distance1.64 KM
|
Urban Academy Junior |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.0 / 10 |
Distance1.66 KM
|
Urban Academy Senior |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.8 / 10 |
Distance1.66 KM
|
Compass Christian New West |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.4 / 10 |
Distance1.73 KM
|
Home Learners Program |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance1.75 KM
|
Cariboo Hill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance1.94 KM
|
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.3 / 10 |
Distance2.06 KM
|
Fraser River Middle |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.8 / 10 |
Distance2.06 KM
|
St.Michaels School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.06 KM
|
Armstrong Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.07 KM
|
Purpose Independent Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.0 / 10 |
Distance2.07 KM
|
Royal City Alternate Program |
Public |
Grades Served8-11
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.20 KM
|
Sigma |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.6 / 10 |
Distance2.32 KM
|
New Westminster Continuing Education |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance2.33 KM
|
New Westminster Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance2.42 KM
|
POWER Alternate Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.8 / 10 |
Distance2.51 KM
|
Lord Kelvin Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.7 / 10 |
Distance2.64 KM
|
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.2 / 10 |
Distance2.68 KM
|
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.9 / 10 |
Distance2.81 KM
|
Alderson Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.83 KM
|
Our Lady of Fatima |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.7 / 10 |
Distance2.90 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 304 48 Richmond St, New Westminster, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Sapperton → Waterfront45 min
-
Metrotown, Burnaby via Sapperton → Metrotown27 min
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SFU Burnaby via Sapperton → Production Way21 min
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Richmond Centre via Sapperton → Brighouse70 min
-
YVR Airport via Sapperton → YVR-Airport71 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview21 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy9 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way5 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd22 min
-
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island25 min
Calculate your commute
304 48 Richmond St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.9 km from Sapperton, with a 45 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Richmond St @ Miner St (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (68/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 304 48 Richmond Street
Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score - Good Transit
Bike Score - Bikeable
Costs & calculators
Monthly cost about $2,259/month · rent estimate $1,647/month · owning catches up with renting by year 16 · cash flow if rented −$740/month
Mortgage Calculator for 304 48 Richmond Street
The estimated monthly cost of 304 48 Richmond Street, New Westminster is $2,259: $1,611 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $210 property tax and $438 strata fee.
Investment Cashflow Calculator
If 304 48 Richmond Street, New Westminster were rented at $1,647 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $740 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 57% down would break even.
Estateblock Rent Estimate for 304 48 Richmond Street, New Westminster
Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$434/mo (year 1) → ~$1,009/mo (year 20) → ~$1,505/mo (year 29).
EstateBlock estimates 304 48 Richmond Street, New Westminster would rent for about $1,647 a month.
Rent vs own: 304 48 Richmond Street
Rent vs own
Owning catches up by year 16
With 20% down ($79,980) 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 304 48 Richmond Street, New Westminster is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 16, with $28,509 of principal paid off by year 5 and $64,108 by year 10.
Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Fraserview NW, New Westminster
Based on 8 comparable active apartments/condos in Fraserview NW, the average asking price is $494,667. This listing is priced 19.2% below the neighbourhood average. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (19.2% cheaper than comparables) based on its competitive pricing and market demand.
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Walkability & Transit Near 304 48 Richmond Street
Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score - Good Transit
Bike Score - Bikeable
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