Home New Westminster, BC The Heights NW 454 Elmer Street

454 Elmer St, New Westminster BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3139681

55 days on the market

$1,329,000

Est. Mortgage $5,879/mo

Listing updated: Aug 12, 2026 at 10:53am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 17, 2026 at 11:45am

The Heights

5 Beds

1 Baths

1626 sqft

817 $ /sqft

1939 built

10.1% price reduction

55 days on the market

$1,329,000

$1,479,000

Est. $5,879/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 12, 2026 at 10:53am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 17, 2026 at 11:45am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 454 Elmer Street, New Westminster, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 454 Elmer Street, New Westminster, BC

Living Room Photo of 454 Elmer Street, New Westminster, BC

Family Room Photo of 454 Elmer Street, New Westminster, BC

Dining Area Photo of 454 Elmer Street, New Westminster, BC

Kitchen Photo of 454 Elmer Street, New Westminster, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 454 Elmer Street, New Westminster, BC

Pantry Photo of 454 Elmer Street, New Westminster, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 454 Elmer Street, New Westminster, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 454 Elmer Street, New Westminster, BC

Prime Heights Location! This well-loved family home is located on a very quiet street in the desirable Heights area, with convenient access to main roads & highways. Set on a flat corner lot, the property features a large, fully fenced backyard, a patio area & a SE exposure~perfect for gardeners, children & pets. Inside, the home is immaculate & thoughtfully cared for, with some double windows, softwood floors in the LR & 3 bedrooms, + easy-care laminate. Some of the bedrooms include built-in cupboards & shelving for added storage. There are 2 bedrooms up, 2 on the main floor & 1 down + a 4-piece bath on the main. The basement offers excellent potential to be finished as a recreation room, playroom, or in-law suite. Close to school, parks & shopping. OPEN SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 from 2:00-4:00

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full, Partially Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Forced Air, Natural Gas
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Softwood, Wall/Wall/Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,329,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1626
Year Built	1939
Age Of Building	87
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Name	The Heights
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	3
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6955
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3139681
Area	New Westminster
Neighbourhood	The Heights NW
City	New Westminster
Postal Code	V3L 4M5
Gross Taxes	$6,840.13
Zoning	RS-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3139681 / Active	06-23-2026	$1,329,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	16'11 x 16'11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	8'2 x 8'2 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'10 x 8'10 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11' x 11' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'3 x 10'3 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	12'8 x 12'8 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	7'7 x 7'7 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'11 x 8'11 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	15'10 x 15'10 ft
Basement Level	Laundry	9'8 x 9'8 ft
Basement Level	Storage	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Below	Patio	17'5 x 17'5 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX All Points 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 & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary
St.Michaels School: 0.51 km
Elementary,Secondary
Urban Academy Senior: Above Average 0.76 km 8.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound E 8th Ave @ Buchanan Ave: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Sapperton Stn: 0.91 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 27.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 9.9%
Owner Occupied: Average 72.2%
Employment Rate: Average 61.3%

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

60 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.91 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 THE HEIGHTS NW compares

This property

55 DOM

Slower than area

The Heights NW avg

37 DOM

Average

New Westminster avg

37 DOM

Faster market

454 Elmer Street has a sell-speed score of 60/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 14.2% and an area average of 37 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 155 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 V3L 4M5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 4M5, 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 (~0.5 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

Restaurants (23 nearby)

Panago · 225 m · Fast Food
Donair town · 233 m · Fast Food
Sushi heaven · 272 m · Restaurant

Shopping (21 nearby)

Eye expressions optical · 260 m · Optician
Twin peaks pinoy mart · 261 m · General
Forage and bloom · 275 m · Florist

Groceries (8 nearby)

7-eleven · 251 m · Convenience
Royal farm market · 356 m · Greengrocer
Sapperton liquor sore · 358 m · Beverages

Healthcare (7 nearby)

Indigo pharmacy · 295 m · Healthcare
The medicine shoppe · 405 m · Healthcare
Lifecare compounding pharmacy · 447 m · Healthcare

Cafes (6 nearby)

Fratelli · 266 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 412 m · Cafe
The taco factory · 418 m · Cafe

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ sapperton stn station · 907 m · Transit
Skytrain @ braid stn station · 963 m · Transit
Bus stop eastbound e 8th ave @ york st · 1000 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

22 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Home Learners Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 457 m
St.Michaels School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 510 m
Skwo:wech	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 614 m
Urban Academy Junior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 760 m
Urban Academy Senior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 760 m
Armstrong Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 943 m
Cariboo Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
New Westminster Online Schools	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.51 KM
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
Our Lady of Fatima	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.74 KM
Alderson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
Herbert Spencer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
Cameron Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
Roy Stibbs Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Burnaby Mountain Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM
Al-Hidayah School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM

Pre-computed routes from 454 Elmer St, New Westminster, BC

454 Elmer St, New Westminster, BC Sapperton 0.9 km

45 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Sapperton → Waterfront
45 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Sapperton → Metrotown
27 min
SFU Burnaby via Sapperton → Production Way
21 min
Richmond Centre via Sapperton → Brighouse
70 min
YVR Airport via Sapperton → YVR-Airport
71 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
20 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
9 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
3 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
23 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
25 min

Calculate your commute

454 Elmer St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.9 km from Sapperton, with a 45 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound E 8th Ave @ Buchanan Ave (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (70/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 454 Elmer Street

Car-Dependent 85

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 70

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 59

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($265,800), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $5,646/month — $5,076 principal & interest, $570 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 12, 2026

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At an estimated rental income of $3,901/month, this property runs a $1,914/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 51% down.

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