438 Fourth St, New Westminster BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3171460

1 day on the market
$1,995,000
Est. Mortgage $8,826/mo
Listing updated:
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4 Beds
3 Baths
2805 sqft
711 $ /sqft
1938 built
NEW OPEN HOUSE
1 day on the market
$1,995,000
Est. $8,826/mo with 20% down
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:

Property Details for 438 Fourth Street

ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION QUEEN’S PARK OPPORTUNITY. First time offered in more than 50 years, this much-loved family home sits on an extraordinary 10,500 sq ft park-like lot in one of New Westminster’s most coveted neighbourhoods. Offering 2,800+ sq ft across three levels, the home is filled w/ warmth and character, featuring hardwood floors, a bright living room w/ gas fireplace and tray ceiling, formal dining room w/ built-ins, and an updated kitchen w/ island, granite counters and stainless appliances. With 4 bedrooms, 1 full + 2 half baths, a spacious lower level w/ rec room, flex space, storage and second laundry, there is room to live, grow and make it your own. Homes can be changed. Lots like this, in locations like this, cannot. OPEN HOUSE Sunday Oct 4, 12-1:30 PM

Open houses

04 Oct, 2026 (11:00 AM to 12:30 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features Full
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type Other
# of Kitchens 1
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof Asphalt
Structures Residential Detached

Building Details

Price $1,995,000
Total Bedrooms 4
Total Bathrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Bathrooms 2
Floor Area Total (sqft) 2805
Year Built 1938
Age Of Building 88
Building Type Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Stories 1
Ownership Type Freehold NonStrata
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Additional Parking, Garage Single, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces 3
Rental Suites None

Lot & Land

Lot Size 10500
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 75
MLS® # R3171460
Area New Westminster
Neighbourhood Queens Park
City New Westminster
Postal Code V3L 2V4
Gross Taxes $8,967.84
Zoning RS-1

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3171460 / Active 10-01-2026 $1,995,000
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Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Living Room 13'6 x 13'6 ft
Main Level Dining Room 12'0 x 12'0 ft
Main Level Kitchen 10'10 x 10'10 ft
Main Level Eating Area 7'2 x 7'2 ft
Main Level Bedroom 10'10 x 10'10 ft
Main Level Bedroom 13'6 x 13'6 ft
Above Level Primary Bedroom 13'5 x 13'5 ft
Above Level Bedroom 8'10 x 8'10 ft
Below Recreation Room 14'9 x 14'9 ft
Below Family Room 15'5 x 15'5 ft
Below Workshop 6'5 x 6'5 ft
Below Laundry 9'1 x 9'1 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #4
Below No #2
Above Level No #2

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

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 & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
Herbert Spencer Elementary School
Average 0.51 km 6.9/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Al-Hidayah School
Average 0.75 km 4/10
Elementary,Secondary
Compass Christian New West
Average 0.85 km 6.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound 6th St @ 5th Ave
0.22 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Columbia Stn
1.13 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Average 28.7%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average 12.3%
Owner Occupied
Average 63.6%
Employment Rate
Below Average 52.3%

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
—
Price competition grade
No comparable data
Buyer's
Market conditions
Buyer's market — more supply than demand
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 1.13 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 QUEENS PARK compares
This property
1 DOM
Very fast
Queens Park avg
29 DOM
Average
New westminster avg
29 DOM
Slower market

438 Fourth Street has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. 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 only 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 V3L 2V4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 2V4, 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 (~2.2 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 (53 nearby)

  • Almond nail bar · 208 m · Beauty Shop
  • Epiphany optical · 210 m · Optician
  • Jescuts hair salon · 212 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (45 nearby)

  • Sixth street grill · 221 m · Restaurant
  • Mcdonald's · 221 m · Fast Food
  • Subway · 230 m · Fast Food

Groceries (20 nearby)

  • Kozak ukrainian eatery · 224 m · Bakery
  • Popeye's smoke shop · 262 m · Convenience
  • Banette · 294 m · Bakery

Cafes (17 nearby)

  • Starbucks · 249 m · Cafe
  • Coco fresh tea & juice · 264 m · Cafe
  • Tim hortons · 280 m · Cafe

Healthcare (5 nearby)

  • London drugs · 243 m · Healthcare
  • Uptown drugs peoples pharmacy · 274 m · Healthcare
  • Belmont pharmacy · 320 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

  • Bus stop southbound 6th st @ royal ave · 807 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

27 Schools are within 3km

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance

Herbert Spencer Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-5

Catchment Info

In Catchment
6.9 / 10

Distance

515 m

Al-Hidayah School

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
4.0 / 10

Distance

748 m

Ecole Glenbrook Middle School

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
6.5 / 10

Distance

823 m

Compass Christian New West

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
6.4 / 10

Distance

850 m

Fraser River Middle

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
5.8 / 10

Distance

864 m

Sigma

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
4.6 / 10

Distance

956 m

Royal City Alternate Program

Public

Grades Served

8-11

Catchment Info

—
0

Distance

963 m

New Westminster Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

9-12

Catchment Info

—
6.7 / 10

Distance

998 m

Lord Kelvin Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-5

Catchment Info

—
5.7 / 10

Distance

1.08 KM

New Westminster Continuing Education

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
6.7 / 10

Distance

1.11 KM

Purpose Independent Secondary School

Independent

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

—
4.0 / 10

Distance

1.23 KM

John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
9.2 / 10

Distance

1.26 KM

POWER Alternate Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

10-12

Catchment Info

—
4.8 / 10

Distance

1.33 KM

Twelfth Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
5.9 / 10

Distance

1.42 KM

New Westminster Online Schools

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
0

Distance

1.49 KM

F W Howay Elementary

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
7.8 / 10

Distance

1.52 KM

John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
9.3 / 10

Distance

1.56 KM

St. Thomas More Collegiate

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
8.3 / 10

Distance

1.62 KM

Skwo:wech

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
7.2 / 10

Distance

1.93 KM

Cariboo Hill Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

—
6.3 / 10

Distance

2.01 KM

Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
6.1 / 10

Distance

2.16 KM

Armstrong Elementary

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
7.3 / 10

Distance

2.45 KM

Lakeview Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
7.4 / 10

Distance

2.90 KM

Home Learners Program

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
10.0 / 10

Distance

2.92 KM

St.Michaels School

Independent

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
0

Distance

2.97 KM

Urban Academy Junior

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
9.0 / 10

Distance

2.99 KM

Urban Academy Senior

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
8.8 / 10

Distance

2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 438 Fourth St, New Westminster, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Columbia → Waterfront
    47 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Columbia → Metrotown
    29 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Columbia → Production Way
    27 min
  • Richmond Centre via Columbia → Brighouse
    72 min
  • YVR Airport via Columbia → YVR-Airport
    73 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
    5 min
  • Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
    20 min
  • YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
    23 min

Calculate your commute

438 Fourth St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.1 km from Columbia, with a 47 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound 6th St @ 5th Ave (0.22 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (72/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 438 Fourth Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 96

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 72

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
68

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 438 Fourth Street

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $747
Maintenance fee 0
Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($399,000), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $8,367/month — $7,620 principal & interest, $747 property tax.
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At an estimated rental income of $5,075/month, this property runs a $3,499/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 57% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Queens Park, New westminster

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Walkability & Transit Near 438 Fourth Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 96

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 72

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
68

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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