Home New westminster, BC Uptown NW Generations 505 720 Hamilton Street

505 720 Hamilton St, New Westminster BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3170233

Today on the market

$779,000

Est. Mortgage $3,446/mo

Listing updated: Sep 28, 2026 at 01:27pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 28, 2026 at 03:25pm

Generations

3 Beds

2 Baths

1253 sqft

622 $ /sqft

616.72 $ Maint. fee

2005 built

NEW

Today on the market

$779,000

Est. $3,446/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 28, 2026 at 01:27pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 28, 2026 at 03:25pm

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Rarely available 3-bedroom corner unit at Generations, a quality BOSA-built concrete building in the heart of Uptown New Westminster. Bright and spacious with floor-to-ceiling windows, two large balconies, beautiful hardwood floors, granite countertops, a cozy gas fireplace and new stainless steel appliances throughout. Enjoy a generous sized laundry room with lots of storage. 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker included. Well-maintained building with recent building envelope project completed. Building features a guest suite, gym and meeting room. Unbeatable location just steps to Moody Park, transit, schools, library, shopping, restaurants and more. Pet friendly. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday October 4th from 2–4 PM.

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$779,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1253
Year Built	2005
Age Of Building	21
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Exercise Centre, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Water
Building Name	Generations
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$616.72
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Exercise Centre, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes With Restrictions
Units In Development	84

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3170233
Area	New Westminster
Neighbourhood	Uptown NW
City	New Westminster
Postal Code	V3M 7A6
Gross Taxes	$3,569.75
Zoning	RM-4

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3170233 / Active	09-28-2026	$779,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	16' x 16' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	14' x 14' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	11' x 11' ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	13'1 x 13'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11' x 11' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11' x 11' ft
Main Level	Laundry	11' x 11' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Main Level	Yes	#3

Listed by: Macdonald Realty Westmar

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
Lord Kelvin Elementary School: Average 0.51 km 5.7/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus: Above Average 1.21 km 10/10
Secondary
St. Thomas More Collegiate: Above Average 0.94 km 8.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound 8th St @ 7th Ave: 0.12 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ New Westminster Stn: 1.65 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 27%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 14.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 48.1%
Employment Rate: Below Average 48%

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

59 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $842,878

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.65 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 UPTOWN NW compares

This property

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Slower market

505 720 Hamilton Street has a sell-speed score of 59/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 8.2% below comparable active properties in Uptown NW, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 V3M 7A6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3M 7A6, 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 (~2.7 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 (89 nearby)

Concession · 190 m · Kiosk
Royal city mail & business services · 212 m · Post Office
Neko nail & salon · 212 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (62 nearby)

Ho fung · 211 m · Restaurant
Sushi farm · 217 m · Fast Food
Firehouse subs · 233 m · Fast Food

Groceries (27 nearby)

No. 8th street grocery · 226 m · Convenience
Save-on-foods · 235 m · Supermarket
Kin's farm marlet · 237 m · Greengrocer

Cafes (24 nearby)

Tim hortons · 196 m · Cafe
Anny's · 211 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 221 m · Cafe

Healthcare (7 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 257 m · Healthcare
Belmont pharmacy · 397 m · Healthcare
Uptown drugs peoples pharmacy · 411 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound 8th ave @ 2nd st · 778 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

26 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
New Westminster Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 350 m
Sigma	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 366 m
Lord Kelvin Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.7 / 10	Distance 508 m
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 610 m
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 759 m
Herbert Spencer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 879 m
St. Thomas More Collegiate	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 942 m
Fraser River Middle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 1.18 KM
Royal City Alternate Program	Public	Grades Served 8-11	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.20 KM
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.22 KM
Al-Hidayah School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Compass Christian New West	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
POWER Alternate Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.8 / 10	Distance 1.50 KM
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Purpose Independent Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.0 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
Cariboo Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
New Westminster Online Schools	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.09 KM
Skwo:wech	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Connaught Heights Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Armstrong Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Taylor Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Morley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.4 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM

Pre-computed routes from 505 720 Hamilton St, New Westminster, BC

505 720 Hamilton St, New Westminster, BC New Westminster 1.7 km

52 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via New Westminster → Waterfront
52 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via New Westminster → Metrotown
34 min
SFU Burnaby via New Westminster → Production Way
32 min
Richmond Centre via New Westminster → Brighouse
77 min
YVR Airport via New Westminster → YVR-Airport
78 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
19 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
7 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
5 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
19 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
22 min

Calculate your commute

505 720 Hamilton St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.7 km from New Westminster, with a 52 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound 8th St @ 7th Ave (0.12 km).

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Property Taxes $297

Maintenance fee 616.72

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $3,889/month in total housing costs on this $779,000 property — $2,975 mortgage payment, $297 property tax, $617 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 28, 2026

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Based on $2,744/month estimated rent and $3,938/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$1,194/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 53%.

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