Home New Westminster, BC The Heights NW 544 Garfield Street

544 Garfield St, New Westminster BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3116101

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Listing updated: Jul 4, 2026 at 01:21am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 06:25pm

The Heights

5 Beds

3 Baths

2310 sqft

604 $ /sqft

1967 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Jul 4, 2026 at 01:21am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 06:25pm

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Map & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary
St.Michaels School: 0.17 km
Elementary,Secondary
Urban Academy Senior: Above Average 0.8 km 8.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound E Columbia St @ Holmes St: 0.2 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Braid Stn: 0.85 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

54 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,395,000

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.85 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

67 DOM

Slower than area

The Heights NW avg

37 DOM

Average

New Westminster avg

37 DOM

Faster market

544 Garfield Street has a sell-speed score of 54/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced in line with comparable active properties in The Heights NW. 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 4A7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 4A7, 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 (~0.9 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 (22 nearby)

Panago · 421 m · Fast Food
Donair town · 426 m · Fast Food
Sushi heaven · 502 m · Restaurant

Shopping (20 nearby)

Eye expressions optical · 472 m · Optician
Twin peaks pinoy mart · 477 m · General
Star fade · 517 m · Hairdresser

Groceries (7 nearby)

7-eleven · 438 m · Convenience
Sapperton liquor sore · 627 m · Beverages
Royal farm market · 652 m · Greengrocer

Cafes (5 nearby)

Fratelli · 491 m · Cafe
The taco factory · 712 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 720 m · Cafe

Healthcare (5 nearby)

Indigo pharmacy · 557 m · Healthcare
The medicine shoppe · 712 m · Healthcare
Lifecare compounding pharmacy · 746 m · Healthcare

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ braid stn station · 850 m · Transit
Bus stop northbound e columbia st @ keary st · 990 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

23 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
St.Michaels School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 171 m
Home Learners Program	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 417 m
Urban Academy Junior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 802 m
Urban Academy Senior	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 802 m
Armstrong Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 976 m
Skwo:wech	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 981 m
Cariboo Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Our Lady of Fatima	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.48 KM
Alderson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.56 KM
F W Howay Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.56 KM
New Westminster Online Schools	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.88 KM
Cameron Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
Lord Baden-Powell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
Roy Stibbs Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Herbert Spencer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Burnaby Mountain Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Stoney Creek Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
Lyndhurst Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.72 KM
New Westminster Continuing Education	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	5.1 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
Customized Learning Centre (CLC)	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 3.00 KM

Pre-computed routes from 544 Garfield St, New Westminster, BC

544 Garfield St, New Westminster, BC Braid 0.9 km

43 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Braid → Waterfront
43 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Braid → Metrotown
28 min
SFU Burnaby via Braid → Production Way
18 min
Richmond Centre via Braid → Brighouse
68 min
YVR Airport via Braid → YVR-Airport
69 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
20 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
10 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

544 Garfield St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.9 km from Braid, with a 43 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound E Columbia St @ Holmes St (0.2 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (70/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 544 Garfield Street

Car-Dependent 78

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 58

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $533

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($279,000), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $5,861/month — $5,328 principal & interest, $533 property tax.

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At an estimated rental income of $4,095/month, this property runs a $1,945/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 50% down.

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