523 Kelly St, New Westminster BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3159161
523 Kelly Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 3V1
New Westminster Houses for Sale
Property Details for 523 Kelly Street
This extensively renovated 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom, CORNER-LOT home is the ultimate mortgage helper, featuring two separate rental suites downstairs. Enjoy peace of mind with major updates throughout, including new flooring, lighting, plumbing, and electrical, alongside a brand-new furnace and hot water tank (and no oil tank). The location perfectly balances lifestyle and convenience. You are situated right next to a park, steps from a public Montessori school, and just a 3-minute drive to Braid SkyTrain Station. With excellent income potential already in place—including a 2-year lease for the upstairs unit—this property is a turnkey investment or a fantastic family home.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 767 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Storage, Pantry |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Laundry | Common Area |
| # of Kitchens | 3 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Garden |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Building Details
| Price | $1,699,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Bathrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2036 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Age Of Building | 76 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| 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 | Garage Single, Open, Lane Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Rental Suites | None |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 5085.39 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 44.99 |
| MLS® # | R3159161 |
| Area | New Westminster |
| Neighbourhood | Sapperton |
| City | New Westminster |
| Postal Code | V3L 3V1 |
| Gross Taxes | $6,244.45 |
| Zoning | RS-1 |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3159161 / Active | 08-25-2026 | $1,699,000 |
| to view full Property History (4 earlier records) | ||
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 12'6 x 12'6 ft |
| Above Level | Storage | 6'7 x 6'7 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Basement | Yes | #3 |
| Basement | Yes | #3 |
Listed by: Stonehaus Realty Corp.
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
- Urban Academy Junior
- Above Average 0.47 km 9/10
- Elementary,Secondary
- Urban Academy Senior
- Above Average 0.47 km 8.6/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Northbound E Columbia St @ Braid St
- 0.14 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Braid Stn
- 0.59 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
- Unlikely
- 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
523 Kelly Street has a sell-speed score of 31/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 18.8% above comparable active properties in Sapperton. 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 3V1
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 3V1, 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. Nearest station: New Westminster Sapperton Park, New Westminster (~0.7 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.
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Shopping (17 nearby)
- Eye expressions optical · 243 m · Optician
- Twin peaks pinoy mart · 248 m · General
- Star fade · 272 m · Hairdresser
Restaurants (17 nearby)
- Donair town · 214 m · Fast Food
- Panago · 215 m · Fast Food
- Sushi heaven · 271 m · Restaurant
Healthcare (6 nearby)
- Indigo pharmacy · 330 m · Healthcare
- The medicine shoppe · 488 m · Healthcare
- Lifecare compounding pharmacy · 510 m · Healthcare
Groceries (5 nearby)
- 7-eleven · 210 m · Convenience
- Sapperton liquor sore · 386 m · Beverages
- Royal farm market · 430 m · Greengrocer
Cafes (4 nearby)
- Fratelli · 261 m · Cafe
- The taco factory · 476 m · Cafe
- Starbucks · 496 m · Cafe
Transit (3 nearby)
- Skytrain @ braid stn station · 594 m · Transit
- Skytrain @ sapperton stn station · 938 m · Transit
- Bus stop westbound armstrong ave @ cariboo rd · 995 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
27 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home Learners Program |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance91 m
|
Urban Academy Junior |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.0 / 10 |
Distance466 m
|
Urban Academy Senior |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.8 / 10 |
Distance466 m
|
St.Michaels School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance506 m
|
Skwo:wech |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.2 / 10 |
Distance934 m
|
Armstrong Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance1.25 KM
|
Our Lady of Fatima |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.7 / 10 |
Distance1.37 KM
|
Alderson Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance1.40 KM
|
Cariboo Hill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance1.60 KM
|
F W Howay Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.67 KM
|
New Westminster Online Schools |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.71 KM
|
Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.04 KM
|
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.5 / 10 |
Distance2.06 KM
|
Cameron Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.5 / 10 |
Distance2.18 KM
|
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.3 / 10 |
Distance2.23 KM
|
Roy Stibbs Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.5 / 10 |
Distance2.39 KM
|
Herbert Spencer Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.40 KM
|
Burnaby Mountain Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance2.81 KM
|
Ecole Maillard Middle |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.0 / 10 |
Distance2.87 KM
|
Traditional Learning Academy |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance2.91 KM
|
Customized Learning Centre (CLC) |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.94 KM
|
Lyndhurst Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.94 KM
|
Apex |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.6 / 10 |
Distance2.95 KM
|
Coquitlam Open Learning |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.5 / 10 |
Distance2.95 KM
|
Inquiry Hub |
Public |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.5 / 10 |
Distance2.95 KM
|
Suwa'lkh School |
Public |
Grades Served6-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
3.6 / 10 |
Distance2.95 KM
|
Stoney Creek Community Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance2.99 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 523 Kelly St, New Westminster, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Braid → Waterfront40 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Braid → Metrotown25 min
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SFU Burnaby via Braid → Production Way15 min
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Richmond Centre via Braid → Brighouse65 min
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YVR Airport via Braid → YVR-Airport66 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview20 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy10 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way4 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd23 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island26 min
Calculate your commute
523 Kelly St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Braid, with a 40 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound E Columbia St @ Braid St (0.14 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (75/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 523 Kelly Street
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bikeable 66
Bike Score - Bikeable
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Sapperton, New Westminster
Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in New Westminster, similar Single Family Residences average $1,430,000 across 2 active listings — this listing is 18.8% above the New Westminster average.
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Walkability & Transit Near 523 Kelly Street
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bikeable 66
Bike Score - Bikeable
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