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
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| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Heating Type | Other |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| 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 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 |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3171460 / Active | 10-01-2026 | $1,995,000 |
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| 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 |
| 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.
Public Schools
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
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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.
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).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
27 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
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Herbert Spencer Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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6.9 / 10 |
Distance515 m
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Al-Hidayah School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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4.0 / 10 |
Distance748 m
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Ecole Glenbrook Middle School |
Public |
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6.5 / 10 |
Distance823 m
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Compass Christian New West |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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6.4 / 10 |
Distance850 m
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Fraser River Middle |
Public |
Grades Served—
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5.8 / 10 |
Distance864 m
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Sigma |
Public |
Grades Served—
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4.6 / 10 |
Distance956 m
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Royal City Alternate Program |
Public |
Grades Served8-11
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Catchment Info—
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0 |
Distance963 m
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New Westminster Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served9-12
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6.7 / 10 |
Distance998 m
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Lord Kelvin Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
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5.7 / 10 |
Distance1.08 KM
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New Westminster Continuing Education |
Public |
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6.7 / 10 |
Distance1.11 KM
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Purpose Independent Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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4.0 / 10 |
Distance1.23 KM
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John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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9.2 / 10 |
Distance1.26 KM
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POWER Alternate Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served10-12
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4.8 / 10 |
Distance1.33 KM
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Twelfth Avenue Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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5.9 / 10 |
Distance1.42 KM
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New Westminster Online Schools |
Public |
Grades Served—
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0 |
Distance1.49 KM
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F W Howay Elementary |
Public |
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7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.52 KM
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John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus |
Independent |
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9.3 / 10 |
Distance1.56 KM
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St. Thomas More Collegiate |
Independent |
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8.3 / 10 |
Distance1.62 KM
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Skwo:wech |
Public |
Grades Served—
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7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.93 KM
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Cariboo Hill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.01 KM
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Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary |
Public |
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6.1 / 10 |
Distance2.16 KM
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Armstrong Elementary |
Public |
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7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.45 KM
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Lakeview Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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7.4 / 10 |
Distance2.90 KM
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Home Learners Program |
Public |
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10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.92 KM
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St.Michaels School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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0 |
Distance2.97 KM
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Urban Academy Junior |
Independent |
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9.0 / 10 |
Distance2.99 KM
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Urban Academy Senior |
Independent |
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8.8 / 10 |
Distance2.99 KM
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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).
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