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305 270 Francis Way, New Westminster BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3115169

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Listing updated: Sep 15, 2026 at 01:18am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 28, 2026 at 12:45pm

The Grove At Victoria Hill

3 Beds

2 Baths

1267 sqft

551 $ /sqft

820 $ Maint. fee

2008 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Sep 15, 2026 at 01:18am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 28, 2026 at 12:45pm

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Map & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary
Al-Hidayah School: Average 1.25 km 4/10
Elementary,Secondary
Compass Christian New West: Average 1.34 km 6.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Ross Dr @ 200 Block: 0.15 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Columbia Stn: 1.26 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

63 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $799,210

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.26 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 FRASERVIEW NW compares

This property

147 DOM

Slower than area

Fraserview NW avg

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50 DOM

Faster market

305 270 Francis Way has a sell-speed score of 63/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 14.5% 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 only 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 0C3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 0C3, 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 (~1.3 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 (2 nearby)

L'onore pizza · 228 m · Restaurant
Victoria sushi · 268 m · Restaurant

Groceries (1 nearby)

Victoria hill market · 254 m · Convenience

Cafes (1 nearby)

Mira caffe · 233 m · Cafe

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound 6th ave @ 2nd st · 990 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

25 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
New Westminster Online Schools	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 356 m
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 857 m
Herbert Spencer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.03 KM
Skwo:wech	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
Al-Hidayah School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
Compass Christian New West	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.34 KM
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.46 KM
Fraser River Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Purpose Independent Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Royal City Alternate Program	Public	Grades Served 8-11	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.80 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.91 KM
Cariboo Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
Urban Academy Junior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Urban Academy Senior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
Home Learners Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
POWER Alternate Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.8 / 10	Distance 2.12 KM
Armstrong Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
St.Michaels School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.31 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM

Pre-computed routes from 305 270 Francis Way, New Westminster, BC

305 270 Francis Way, New Westminster, BC Columbia 1.3 km

48 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Columbia → Waterfront
48 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Columbia → Metrotown
30 min
SFU Burnaby via Columbia → Production Way
28 min
Richmond Centre via Columbia → Brighouse
73 min
YVR Airport via Columbia → YVR-Airport
74 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
5 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
22 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
25 min

Calculate your commute

305 270 Francis Way, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.3 km from Columbia, with a 48 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Ross Dr @ 200 Block (0.15 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (58/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 305 270 Francis Way

Car-Dependent 58

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 58

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 53

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $310

Maintenance fee 820

A 20% down payment of $139,600 on this $698,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $2,666/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $3,796/month, $310 property tax, $820 maintenance fee.

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With $2,527/month in estimated rental income against $3,853/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$1,326/month. A 60% down payment would reach break-even.

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