4 838 Royal Ave, New Westminster BC – Townhouse for Sale – MLS® R3161390

4 838 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 1J9

48 days on the market
$709,000
Est. Mortgage $3,137/mo
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:
2 Beds
3 Baths
947 sqft
749 $ /sqft
384.09 $ Maint. fee
2013 built
48 days on the market
$709,000
Est. $3,137/mo with 20% down
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:

Property Details for 4 838 Royal Avenue

Welcome home to Brickstone Walk II a boutique heritage-inspired townhome community in the heart of historic New West This 2-bed, 3-bath home features an open-concept layout, nearly 9’ ceilings, laminate floors, and an abundance of natural light. The contemporary kitchen offers quartz counters and S/S appliances, flowing seamlessly into the spacious living and dining areas. The sun-filled patio off the main floor, is perfect for morning coffee or entertaining. Upstairs, both generous bedrooms feature their own bathrooms, with the primary offering a peek-a-boo water view. Includes 1 parking stall and elevator access to the garage. Steps to SkyTrain, Douglas College, the Quay, shops and restaurants. A wonderful opportunity to own a stylish home in one of New Wests most vibrant walkable areas!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features None
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features Elevator
Heating Type Baseboard, Electric
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 1
Flooring Laminate
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Garden, Balcony
View Description Main Bdrm peek a boo water
Roof Asphalt, Torch-On
Structures Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $709,000
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Bathrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 2
Half Bathrooms 1
Floor Area Total (sqft) 947
Year Built 2013
Age Of Building 13
Building Type Townhouse
Property Type Residential
Stories 2
Building Amenities Bike Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee $384.09
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby Bike Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Garage Under Building, Garage Single, Guest, Rear Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces 1
Strata Restrictions Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Restrictions 100
Rental Suites None

Lot & Land

MLS® # R3161390
Area New Westminster
Neighbourhood Downtown NW
City New Westminster
Postal Code V3M 1J9
Gross Taxes $3,155.17
Zoning RM-6A

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3161390 / Active 09-03-2026 $709,000
to view full Property History (1 earlier record)
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Living Room 13'4 x 13'4 ft
Main Level Foyer 5'0 x 5'0 ft
Main Level Dining Room 10'7 x 10'7 ft
Main Level Kitchen 10'3 x 10'3 ft
Above Level Primary Bedroom 10'11 x 10'11 ft
Above Level Bedroom 10'11 x 10'11 ft
Above Level Utility 8'2 x 8'2 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #2
Above Level No #3
Above Level No #3

Listed by: Sotheby's International Realty Canada

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: Brickstone Walk 2

838 Royal Avenue, Downtown NW, New Westminster

Brickstone Walk 2 building details

Building

Built
2013
Homes
35 in 2 storeys
Construction
Frame - Wood
Title
Freehold Strata
Strata plan
EPS1942
Managed by
Top Vision Realty
Parking
Garage: Underground, Garage Underbuilding
Lockers
Limited
Strata fee covers
Snow removalSewerManagementGardeningGarbage Pickup

Bylaws on record

Pets
Allowed
Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals
Allowed

Market at Brickstone Walk 2

For sale
2
Median ask
$704K
Median $/sqft
$735
Days on market
56
Sold, past year
2
This home

$749/sqft, 1.9% above the building median of $735.

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

Map & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
Compass Christian New West
Average 0.54 km 6.4/10
Secondary
Purpose Independent Secondary School
Average 0.37 km 4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound 8th St @ Royal Ave
0.19 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ New Westminster Stn
0.31 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Average 32.7%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average 8.2%
Owner Occupied
Average 65.2%
Employment Rate
Below Average 41.9%

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

40 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
May take longer
C
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $659,370
Buyer's
Market conditions
Buyer's market — more supply than demand
Flood Risk
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 0.31 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
48 DOM
Average
Downtown NW avg
51 DOM
Average
New Westminster avg
51 DOM
Slower market

4 838 Royal Avenue has a sell-speed score of 40/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 7% above comparable active properties in Downtown NW. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 8.1% and an area average of 51 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 62 competing homes currently listed, this property has moderate competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V3M 1J9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3M 1J9, 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 (~3.2 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 (72 nearby)

  • Crystal nails · 132 m · Beauty Shop
  • New west cleaners · 142 m · Laundry
  • Big box outlet · 157 m · Clothes

Restaurants (66 nearby)

  • Burger heaven · 133 m · Restaurant
  • Pho angkor · 153 m · Restaurant
  • Cockney kings · 155 m · Restaurant

Groceries (24 nearby)

  • Best season produce · 153 m · Greengrocer
  • Ins market · 223 m · Convenience
  • Cake it easy · 290 m · Bakery

Cafes (23 nearby)

  • Rong rong tea house · 190 m · Cafe
  • Starbucks · 220 m · Cafe
  • Living tree foods · 220 m · Cafe

Healthcare (4 nearby)

  • Pharmasave · 188 m · Healthcare
  • Imperial pharmacy · 191 m · Healthcare
  • Shoppers drug mart · 328 m · Healthcare

Transit (3 nearby)

  • Skytrain @ new westminster stn station · 306 m · Transit
  • Skytrain @ columbia stn station · 810 m · Transit
  • Bus stop southbound 12 st @ 5th ave · 964 m · Transit

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

  • Play area · 262 m · Playground

Schools NearBy

25 Schools are within 3km

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance

Royal City Alternate Program

Public

Grades Served

8-11

Catchment Info

—
N/A

Distance

208 m

POWER Alternate Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

10-12

Catchment Info

—
4.8 / 10

Distance

250 m

Fraser River Middle

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
5.8 / 10

Distance

272 m

Purpose Independent Secondary School

Independent

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

—
4.0 / 10

Distance

372 m

Compass Christian New West

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
6.4 / 10

Distance

535 m

John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
9.2 / 10

Distance

620 m

Al-Hidayah School

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
4.0 / 10

Distance

625 m

Lord Kelvin Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-5

Catchment Info

—
5.7 / 10

Distance

1.39 KM

Herbert Spencer Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-5

Catchment Info

—
6.9 / 10

Distance

1.64 KM

New Westminster Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

9-12

Catchment Info

—
6.7 / 10

Distance

1.74 KM

Sigma

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
4.6 / 10

Distance

1.78 KM

Ecole Glenbrook Middle School

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
6.5 / 10

Distance

1.91 KM

Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
6.1 / 10

Distance

2.00 KM

New Westminster Continuing Education

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
6.7 / 10

Distance

2.02 KM

Twelfth Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
5.9 / 10

Distance

2.08 KM

St. Thomas More Collegiate

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
8.3 / 10

Distance

2.10 KM

New Westminster Online Schools

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
N/A

Distance

2.23 KM

Queensborough Middle School

Public

Grades Served

5-8

Catchment Info

—
N/A

Distance

2.43 KM

Bridgeview Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
4.3 / 10

Distance

2.65 KM

F W Howay Elementary

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
7.8 / 10

Distance

2.65 KM

John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
9.3 / 10

Distance

2.67 KM

Queen Elizabeth Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-4

Catchment Info

—
6.5 / 10

Distance

2.79 KM

Connaught Heights Elementary

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
6.9 / 10

Distance

2.81 KM

Royal Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
3.5 / 10

Distance

2.86 KM

Skwo:wech

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
7.2 / 10

Distance

2.94 KM

Pre-computed routes from 4 838 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via New Westminster → Waterfront
    36 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via New Westminster → Metrotown
    18 min
  • SFU Burnaby via New Westminster → Production Way
    16 min
  • Richmond Centre via New Westminster → Brighouse
    61 min
  • YVR Airport via New Westminster → YVR-Airport
    62 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
    7 min
  • Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
    20 min
  • YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
    23 min

Calculate your commute

4 838 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.3 km from New Westminster, with a 36 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound 8th St @ Royal Ave (0.19 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (83/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 4 838 Royal Avenue

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 98

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 83

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
42

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 4 838 Royal Avenue

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $263
Maintenance fee 384.09
Financing 80% of the $709,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $3,355/month in total estimated carrying costs, $263 property tax, $384 maintenance fee.
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This listing generates an estimated $2,566/month in rental income, leaving a -$847/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 46% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Downtown NW, New Westminster

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Based on 3 comparable active townhouses in Downtown NW, the average asking price is $662,833. This listing is priced 7% above the neighbourhood average.

Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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

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Walkability & Transit Near 4 838 Royal Avenue

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 98

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 83

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
42

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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