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309 Johnston St, New Westminster BC V3M 5H4 – House for Sale – MLS® R3173887

309 Johnston Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 5H4

New Westminster Houses for Sale

36 days on the market

$920,000

Est. monthly cost $4,105/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 13, 2026 at 07:20am

2 Beds

1 Baths

940 sqft

979 $ /sqft

1952 built

Photos

Best value detached home in New West. Set on a 6,198 sq ft lot with duplex potential (verify with City), this 958 sq ft rancher offers 2 beds, renovated bath, fresh paint, and roof replaced in 2020. The real story is the land — parking for up to 8 vehicles plus RV parking, a rarity in the Lower Mainland. Room to extend and add beds/baths, subject to City approval. Unbeatable location: walk to transit and schools, minutes to Gurdwara, Costco Business Centre, Queensborough and major routes to Vancouver, Surrey and Burnaby. Live in it, rent it, extend it, or build your duplex. Priced to sell — opportunities like this don’t sit long. Buyer to confirm all measurements, zoning and development potential with the City of New Westminster.

Building 19 fields Inside & out 9 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$920,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	940
Year Built	1952
Age Of Building	74
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Rancher/Bungalow
Stories	1
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	RV Access/Parking, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	8
Rental Suites	None

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Electric
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	No Outdoor Area
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6198
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	66
MLS^® #	R3173887
Area	New Westminster
Neighbourhood	Queensborough
City	New Westminster
Postal Code	V3M 5H4
Gross Taxes	$4,781.64
Zoning	RQ-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3173887 / Active	10-08-2026	$920,000
to view full Property History (1 earlier record)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	18' x 18' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8' x 8' ft
Main Level	Eating Area	9' x 9' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	13' x 13' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10' x 10' ft
Main Level	Laundry	10' x 10' ft
Main Level	Storage	9' x 9' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Woodhouse 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.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 1.38 km · New Westminster Secondary School 6.7/10 · 2.7 km · crime average · sell-speed score 42/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (7 nearby)

Sue's hair salon · 555 m · Hairdresser
Old navy · 945 m · Clothes
Hd nails spa · 965 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (5 nearby)

Epic grill silogs · 196 m · Restaurant
Rozzini's · 578 m · Restaurant
Opa! · 919 m · Fast Food

Cafes (2 nearby)

Starbucks · 916 m · Cafe
Bubble waffle cafe · 925 m · Cafe

Groceries (1 nearby)

Foody world · 909 m · Supermarket

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound ewen ave @ lawrence st · 842 m · Transit

Public Schools

Secondary
New Westminster Secondary School: Average 2.7 km 6.7/10
Middle
Queensborough Middle School: 0.7 km
Elementary
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School: Average 1.02 km 6.5/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus: Above Average 1.42 km 10/10
Elementary,Secondary
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus: Above Average 1.42 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Ewen Ave @ Derwent Way: 0.04 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ 22Nd St Stn: 1.38 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

42 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.38 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

36 DOM

Average

Queensborough avg

29 DOM

Average

New Westminster avg

29 DOM

Faster market

309 Johnston 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 V3M 5H4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3M 5H4, 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. Nearest station: North Delta, Delta (~4.4 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.

Schools NearBy

21 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Queensborough Middle School	Public	Grades Served 5-8	Catchment Info In Catchment	N/A	Distance 698 m
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
POWER Alternate Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.8 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Royal City Alternate Program	Public	Grades Served 8-11	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.83 KM
Connaught Heights Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Fraser River Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Purpose Independent Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 2.04 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Compass Christian New West	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Al-Hidayah School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Our Lady of Mercy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Taylor Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Bridgeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Hamilton Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Royal Heights Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	3.5 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM

Pre-computed routes from 309 Johnston St, New Westminster, BC

309 Johnston St, New Westminster, BC 22nd Street 1.4 km

45 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via 22nd Street → Waterfront
45 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via 22nd Street → Metrotown
27 min
SFU Burnaby via 22nd Street → Production Way
33 min
Richmond Centre via 22nd Street → Brighouse
70 min
YVR Airport via 22nd Street → YVR-Airport
71 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
8 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
18 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
21 min

Calculate your commute

309 Johnston St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.4 km from 22nd Street, with a 45 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Ewen Ave @ Derwent Way (0.04 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (57/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 309 Johnston Street

Car-Dependent 43

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Good Transit 57

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Bikeable 61

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $4,105/month · rent estimate $3,411/month · owning nets $304/month less than renting · cash flow if rented −$1,018/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 309 Johnston Street

$4,105 /month

Principal & Interest $3,707

Property Taxes $398

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 309 Johnston Street, New Westminster is $4,105: $3,707 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $398 property tax.

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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

−$1,018 /month

Mortgage Payment $3,707

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,018

Break Even Down Payment 42%

Cap Rate -1.3%

Cash on Cash -6.6%

If 309 Johnston Street, New Westminster were rented at $3,411 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,018 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 42% 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 309 Johnston Street, New Westminster

$3,411 / month

Rent $3,411

Own $4,105

Principal: $1,192/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $2,913/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$998/mo (year 1) → ~$2,321/mo (year 20) → ~$3,462/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$2,913/mo About $498/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 309 Johnston Street, New Westminster would rent for about $3,411 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: 309 Johnston Street

Rent vs own

Owning nets $304/mo less than renting

With 20% down ($184,000) at 4.45%: $3,107/mo net cost to own in year 1 vs $3,411/mo rent

Principal paid off by year 5 $65,587

Principal paid off by year 10 $147,485

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.

Owning 309 Johnston Street, New Westminster nets about $304 a month less than renting it in year 1, with $65,587 of principal paid off by year 5 and $147,485 by year 10.