617 Fifth St, New Westminster BC V3L 2Y1 – House for Sale – MLS® R3172815
617 Fifth Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 2Y1
New Westminster Houses for Sale
Property Details for 617 Fifth Street
A Beautiful Character home in Glenbrook North. This home has been extremely well kept & has been drastically updated throughout the last 10 years with pride of ownership the moment you walk through the door. The main floor features hardwood floors, kitchen w/granite counters & huge gas stove, full bathroom & large, living, dining & family rooms with incredible natural light in all rooms. The upper floor has 2 large bedrooms with 1 bathroom and the lower level has a 2 bedroom (or 1 bedroom) legal suite with its own laundry. Detached 2 Car Port. This home has new windows, new heat pumps with AC, new perimeter drainage, new electrical (200amp), no asbestos, siding replaced, & a lot more. Walking distance to New Westminsters finest amenities. This is one that you don't want to miss.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 1246 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full, Exterior Entry |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Microwave |
| Interior Features | Guest Suite, Storage |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air, Air Conditioning |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 2 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Mixed, Tile |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Garden, Balcony, Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Roof | Fibreglass |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Building Details
| Price | $1,549,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Total Bathrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 3465 |
| Year Built | 1929 |
| Age Of Building | 97 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Building Name | Addition |
| 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 | Additional Parking, Carport Multiple, Detached, Front Access, Concrete |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Rental Suites | Legal Suite |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 5197 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 35 |
| MLS® # | R3172815 |
| Area | New Westminster |
| Neighbourhood | GlenBrooke North |
| City | New Westminster |
| Postal Code | V3L 2Y1 |
| Gross Taxes | $6,620.19 |
| Zoning | RS-1 |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3172815 / Active | 10-05-2026 | $1,549,900 |
| to view full Property History (1 earlier record) | ||
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 16'1 x 16'1 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 10'7 x 10'7 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 19'0 x 19'0 ft |
| Main Level | Family Room | 14'10 x 14'10 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 9'8 x 9'8 ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 15'7 x 15'7 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 16'1 x 16'1 ft |
| Above Level | Walk-In Closet | 7'3 x 7'3 ft |
| Above Level | Walk-In Closet | 7'0 x 7'0 ft |
| Below | Kitchen | 22'0 x 22'0 ft |
| Below | Living Room | 22'2 x 22'2 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 11'3 x 11'3 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 10'2 x 10'2 ft |
| Below | Laundry | 20'6 x 20'6 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Above Level | Yes | #5 |
| Below | No | #4 |
Listed by: Stilhavn Real Estate Services
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
- Herbert Spencer Elementary School
- Average 0.48 km 6.9/10
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
Private Schools
- Elementary
- Al-Hidayah School
- Average 1.09 km 4/10
- Elementary,Secondary
- Compass Christian New West
- Average 1.19 km 6.4/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Westbound 6th Ave @ 4th St
- 0.12 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Columbia Stn
- 1.49 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
617 Fifth Street has a sell-speed score of 48/100, 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 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.
Climate Risk for V3L 2Y1
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 2Y1, 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 (~2.3 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 (56 nearby)
- Uptown drugs peoples pharmacy · 144 m · Pharmacy
- The tanning studio · 156 m · Beauty Shop
- Scotiabank · 165 m · Bank
Restaurants (47 nearby)
- Papa john's · 159 m · Fast Food
- Mongo bongo · 163 m · Restaurant
- Kinton ramen · 171 m · Restaurant
Groceries (21 nearby)
- Popeye's smoke shop · 216 m · Convenience
- Banette · 234 m · Bakery
- Mi terra latina · 266 m · Convenience
Cafes (20 nearby)
- Coco fresh tea & juice · 131 m · Cafe
- Icy bar · 144 m · Cafe
- Jj bean · 184 m · Cafe
Healthcare (6 nearby)
- Uptown drugs peoples pharmacy · 144 m · Healthcare
- London drugs · 222 m · Healthcare
- Shoppers drug mart · 278 m · Healthcare
Transit (1 nearby)
- Bus stop southbound 6th st @ 3rd ave · 808 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
26 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Herbert Spencer Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance476 m
|
Sigma |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.6 / 10 |
Distance614 m
|
New Westminster Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance675 m
|
New Westminster Continuing Education |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance748 m
|
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.5 / 10 |
Distance820 m
|
Lord Kelvin Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.7 / 10 |
Distance902 m
|
Al-Hidayah School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.0 / 10 |
Distance1.09 KM
|
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.9 / 10 |
Distance1.09 KM
|
Fraser River Middle |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.8 / 10 |
Distance1.13 KM
|
Compass Christian New West |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.4 / 10 |
Distance1.19 KM
|
Royal City Alternate Program |
Public |
Grades Served8-11
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.20 KM
|
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.3 / 10 |
Distance1.29 KM
|
St. Thomas More Collegiate |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance1.33 KM
|
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.2 / 10 |
Distance1.37 KM
|
F W Howay Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.37 KM
|
Purpose Independent Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.0 / 10 |
Distance1.54 KM
|
POWER Alternate Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.8 / 10 |
Distance1.55 KM
|
New Westminster Online Schools |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.68 KM
|
Cariboo Hill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance1.82 KM
|
Skwo:wech |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.94 KM
|
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.1 / 10 |
Distance2.02 KM
|
Armstrong Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.30 KM
|
Lakeview Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.4 / 10 |
Distance2.54 KM
|
Connaught Heights Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.90 KM
|
St.Michaels School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.91 KM
|
Home Learners Program |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.93 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 617 Fifth St, New Westminster, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Columbia → Waterfront51 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Columbia → Metrotown33 min
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SFU Burnaby via Columbia → Production Way31 min
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Richmond Centre via Columbia → Brighouse76 min
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YVR Airport via Columbia → YVR-Airport77 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview19 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy7 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way5 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd20 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island23 min
Calculate your commute
617 Fifth St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.5 km from Columbia, with a 51 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound 6th Ave @ 4th St (0.12 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (57/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 617 Fifth Street
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Good Transit
Bikeable 73
Bike Score - Very Bikeable
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Walkability & Transit Near 617 Fifth Street
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Good Transit
Bikeable 73
Bike Score - Very Bikeable
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