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317 549 Columbia St, New Westminster BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3153144

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Listing updated: Sep 29, 2026 at 01:41am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 1, 2026 at 10:45pm

C2c

1 Beds

1 Baths

1004 sqft

647 $ /sqft

628.61 $ Maint. fee

2002 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Sep 29, 2026 at 01:41am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 1, 2026 at 10:45pm

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Map & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
Compass Christian New West: Average 0.33 km 6.4/10
Secondary
Purpose Independent Secondary School: Average 0.32 km 4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Columbia St @ 6th St: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Columbia Stn: 0.19 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

52 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $625,950

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.19 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

55 DOM

Average

Downtown NW avg

50 DOM

Average

New Westminster avg

50 DOM

Faster market

317 549 Columbia Street has a sell-speed score of 52/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 3.7% 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 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 V6H 1B4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6H 1B4, 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 (~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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (63 nearby)

Zoom · 50 m · Hairdresser
Charm & champagne · 56 m · Hairdresser
Mc vancity beauty lounge · 58 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (56 nearby)

Columbia street sandwich company · 50 m · Fast Food
Sushi yen · 62 m · Restaurant
Shawarma corner · 117 m · Fast Food

Cafes (23 nearby)

Chatime · 114 m · Cafe
Coasters coffee · 124 m · Cafe
Cocoaro · 142 m · Cafe

Groceries (20 nearby)

Gastronomia italia · 61 m · Supermarket
Circle k · 129 m · Convenience
The met liquor store · 150 m · Beverages

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Guardian · 143 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 470 m · Healthcare
Imperial pharmacy · 610 m · Healthcare

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ columbia stn station · 187 m · Transit
Skytrain @ new westminster stn station · 430 m · Transit
Bus stop northbound 2nd st @ 3rd ave · 962 m · Transit

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

Play area · 535 m · Playground

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 319 m
Compass Christian New West	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 331 m
Al-Hidayah School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 417 m
Fraser River Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 638 m
Royal City Alternate Program	Public	Grades Served 8-11	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 735 m
POWER Alternate Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.8 / 10	Distance 870 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 1.57 KM
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.74 KM
New Westminster Online Schools	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.77 KM
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.04 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.04 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.51 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 2.61 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 2.61 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Royal Heights Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	3.5 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Queensborough Middle School	Public	Grades Served 5-8	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 317 549 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC

317 549 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

317 549 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 (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (82/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 317 549 Columbia Street

Car-Dependent 98

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 82

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 47

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $256

Maintenance fee 628.61

Financing 80% of the $650,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $3,368/month in total estimated carrying costs, $256 property tax, $629 maintenance fee.

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This listing generates an estimated $2,353/month in rental income, leaving a -$1,067/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 55% down.

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