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304 549 Columbia St, New Westminster BC V3L 1B3 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3181295

304 549 Columbia Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 1B3

New Westminster Condos for Sale

1 day on the market

$625,000

Est. monthly cost $3,290/mo

Listing updated: Nov 4, 2026 at 01:37pm

EstateBlock checked: Nov 5, 2026 at 08:45am

C2c Lofts

1 Beds

1 Baths

823 sqft

759 $ /sqft

546.03 $ Maint. fee

2002 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

Photos

Industrial character meets warmth! A modern touch in this 823 sq.ft. one bedroom, one bath loft. This loft space features soaring 13'-1" ceilings with tall windows allowing sunlight to pour across wide-plank oak floors. Striking steel-clad gas fireplace anchors the living room while also keeping the space cozy. The kitchen is the showpiece: deep navy shaker cabinets with brass hardware, subway tile, stainless appliances and a waterfall oak island, plus a built-in desk nook. A paned glass wall draws light into the bedroom. Main bath is finished in matte black & warm wood, and a marble-tiled laundry room and overhead storage keep life organized. All in the award-winning, seismically upgraded C2C Lofts, steps from Columbia SkyTrain. OPEN HOUSE This SAT Nov 7th 2-4PM

Open houses

07 Nov, 2026 (02:00 PM to 04:00 PM)

Building 26 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 7 fields

Building Details

Price	$625,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	823
Year Built	2002
Age Of Building	24
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Loft/Warehouse Conv.
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Trash, Gas, Management
Building Name	C2c Lofts
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$546.03
Amenities Nearby	Trash, Gas, Management
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Restrictions	100
Units In Development	45

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Electric, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	No Outdoor Area
View Description	SouthWest City and River Views
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3181295
Area	New Westminster
Neighbourhood	Downtown NW
City	New Westminster
Postal Code	V3L 1B3
Gross Taxes	$2,698.52
Zoning	C-8

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3181295 / Active	11-04-2026	$625,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	14'7 x 14'7 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'3 x 8'3 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	8'3 x 8'3 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	10'7 x 10'7 ft
Main Level	Laundry	7'9 x 7'9 ft
Main Level	Foyer	4'9 x 4'9 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX City Realty

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: C2C Lofts

549 Columbia Street, Downtown NW, New Westminster

C2C Lofts building details

Building

Built: 2002
Homes: 45 in 5 storeys
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS4605
Managed by: Bayside
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: ManagementHot WaterGasGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals: Allowed

Market at C2C Lofts

For sale: 3
Median ask: $659K
Median $/sqft: $759
Days on market: 27
Sold, past year: 1

This home

$759/sqft, in line with the building median of $759.

Homes for sale at C2C Lofts, New Westminster Recent sold listings in C2C Lofts, New Westminster

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 0.21 km · crime average · sell-speed score 45/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (62 nearby)

Charm & champagne · 37 m · Hairdresser
Mc vancity beauty lounge · 43 m · Beauty Shop
Cacao mexican foods · 50 m · General

Restaurants (56 nearby)

Columbia street sandwich company · 34 m · Fast Food
Sushi yen · 67 m · Restaurant
Shawarma corner · 98 m · Fast Food

Cafes (23 nearby)

Chatime · 123 m · Cafe
Coasters coffee · 132 m · Cafe
Cocoaro · 152 m · Cafe

Groceries (20 nearby)

Gastronomia italia · 42 m · Supermarket
Circle k · 146 m · Convenience
The met liquor store · 167 m · Beverages

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Guardian · 156 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 452 m · Healthcare
Imperial pharmacy · 595 m · Healthcare

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ columbia stn station · 206 m · Transit
Skytrain @ new westminster stn station · 413 m · Transit
Bus stop northbound 2nd st @ 3rd ave · 981 m · Transit

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

Play area · 518 m · Playground

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
Compass Christian New West: Average 0.34 km 6.4/10
Secondary
Purpose Independent Secondary School: Average 0.3 km 4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Columbia St @ 6th St: 0.07 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Columbia Stn: 0.21 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 37.7%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 5.8%
Owner Occupied: Above Average 80%
Employment Rate: Below Average 36.5%

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

45 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $545,833

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.21 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

1 DOM

Very fast

Downtown NW avg

50 DOM

Average

New Westminster avg

50 DOM

Slower market

304 549 Columbia Street has a sell-speed score of 45/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 14.5% above comparable active properties in Downtown NW. 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V3L 1B3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 1B3, 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. Nearest station: New Westminster Sapperton Park, New Westminster (~2.8 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.

Schools NearBy

23 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Purpose Independent Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 303 m
Compass Christian New West	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 341 m
Al-Hidayah School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 431 m
Fraser River Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 637 m
Royal City Alternate Program	Public	Grades Served 8-11	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 730 m
POWER Alternate Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.8 / 10	Distance 857 m
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
Herbert Spencer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
New Westminster Online Schools	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.79 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.05 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.05 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.45 KM
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Bridgeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Skwo:wech	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Royal Heights Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	3.5 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Queensborough Middle School	Public	Grades Served 5-8	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.96 KM

Pre-computed routes from 304 549 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC

304 549 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC Columbia 0.2 km

35 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Columbia → Waterfront
35 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Columbia → Metrotown
17 min
SFU Burnaby via Columbia → Production Way
15 min
Richmond Centre via Columbia → Brighouse
60 min
YVR Airport via Columbia → YVR-Airport
61 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
7 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
21 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
24 min

Calculate your commute

304 549 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.2 km from Columbia, with a 35 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Columbia St @ 6th St (0.07 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (82/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 304 549 Columbia Street

Walker's Paradise 98

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Excellent Transit 82

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat Bikeable 47

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $3,290/month · rent estimate $2,381/month · owning catches up with renting by year 14 · cash flow if rented −$1,079/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 304 549 Columbia Street

$3,290 /month

Principal & Interest $2,519

Property Taxes $225

Maintenance fee $546

The estimated monthly cost of 304 549 Columbia Street, New Westminster is $3,290: $2,519 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $225 property tax and $546 strata fee.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$1,079 /month

Mortgage Payment $2,519

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,079

Break Even Down Payment 55%

Cap Rate -2.1%

Cash on Cash -10.4%

If 304 549 Columbia Street, New Westminster were rented at $2,381 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,079 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 55% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 304 549 Columbia Street, New Westminster

$2,381 / month

Rent $2,381

Own $3,290

Principal: $810/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $2,480/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$678/mo (year 1) → ~$1,577/mo (year 20) → ~$2,352/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$2,480/mo About $99/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 304 549 Columbia Street, New Westminster would rent for about $2,381 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 304 549 Columbia Street

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 14

With 20% down ($125,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $44,557

Principal paid off by year 10 $100,194

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 304 549 Columbia Street, New Westminster is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 14, with $44,557 of principal paid off by year 5 and $100,194 by year 10.