725 Fifth St, New Westminster BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3152511
725 Fifth Street, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L 2Y2
New Westminster Houses for Sale
Property Details for 725 Fifth Street
Welcome to 725 Fifth St, a beautifully restored 5 BED, 3 BATH English Cottage-inspired residence on a rare 52x149 SF lot, where timeless charm meets thoughtful modern finishings in an ideal location! The kitchen offers an impressive stone island, Fisher & Paykel, built in warming drawer/slow cooker, custom cabinetry & elegant finishes. Original oak inlay floors, encased wdws & period appropriate details pay tribute to the home’s 1931 architecture.Convenient main floor laundry w/ wash basin & stunning BTH w/ glass enclosed shower. MARBLE floors in all BTHS, 1 w/ clawfoot tub. Enjoy 2 large private patios connected by a wrought iron circular staircase & peekaboo view. New furnace, tankless HW system(2024) & drain tiles.BONUS 2BED LEGAL Suite!
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Finished |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Range Top |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 2 |
| Flooring | Laminate, Other, Tile, Wall/Wall/Mixed |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Building Details
| Price | $1,975,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Bathrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2444 |
| Year Built | 1931 |
| Age Of Building | 95 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Additional Parking, Open, Front Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 3 |
| Rental Suites | Legal Suite |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 7867.2 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 52.8 |
| MLS® # | R3152511 |
| Area | New Westminster |
| Neighbourhood | GlenBrooke North |
| City | New Westminster |
| Postal Code | V3L 2Y2 |
| Gross Taxes | $8,370.15 |
| Zoning | RS-1 |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3152511 / Active | 08-04-2026 | $1,975,000 |
| to view full Property History (2 earlier records) | ||
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Foyer | 8'1 x 8'1 ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 19'9 x 19'9 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 7'10 x 7'10 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 16'4 x 16'4 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 11'5 x 11'5 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 10'11 x 10'11 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 14'1 x 14'1 ft |
| Below | Living Room | 12'3 x 12'3 ft |
| Above Level | Kitchen | 8'7 x 8'7 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 7'6 x 7'6 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 10'3 x 10'3 ft |
| Below | Foyer | 9'6 x 9'6 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Above Level | No | #4 |
| Below | No | #3 |
Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
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 0.55 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,Secondary
- John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus
- Above Average 1.11 km 9.3/10
- Elementary,Secondary
- John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus
- Above Average 1.11 km 9.3/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Westbound 8th Ave @ 4th St
- 0.11 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Columbia Stn
- 1.71 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
725 Fifth Street has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" 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 could take longer than the area average to sell.
Climate Risk for V3L 2Y2
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V3L 2Y2, 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 (64 nearby)
- Eclipps · 140 m · Hairdresser
- Lbc barber shop · 146 m · Hairdresser
- Flexi nails · 149 m · Beauty Shop
Restaurants (53 nearby)
- Pizza camp · 140 m · Fast Food
- Mediterranean donair house · 151 m · Fast Food
- Ho fung · 176 m · Restaurant
Groceries (21 nearby)
- Mi terra latina · 139 m · Convenience
- Pinoy kanadiyan mart · 140 m · Convenience
- Kin's farm marlet · 381 m · Greengrocer
Cafes (21 nearby)
- Anny's · 177 m · Cafe
- Tim hortons · 205 m · Cafe
- Jj bean · 233 m · Cafe
Healthcare (7 nearby)
- Uptown drugs peoples pharmacy · 353 m · Healthcare
- Shoppers drug mart · 397 m · Healthcare
- London drugs · 430 m · Healthcare
Transit (1 nearby)
- Bus stop westbound ovens ave @ colborne st · 780 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
28 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sigma |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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4.6 / 10 |
Distance435 m
|
New Westminster Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
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6.7 / 10 |
Distance526 m
|
New Westminster Continuing Education |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance529 m
|
Herbert Spencer Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance547 m
|
Ecole Glenbrook Middle School |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.5 / 10 |
Distance860 m
|
Lord Kelvin Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.7 / 10 |
Distance890 m
|
Twelfth Avenue Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.9 / 10 |
Distance923 m
|
John Knox Christian - Elementary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.3 / 10 |
Distance1.11 KM
|
St. Thomas More Collegiate |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance1.19 KM
|
F W Howay Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.29 KM
|
Al-Hidayah School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.0 / 10 |
Distance1.32 KM
|
Fraser River Middle |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.8 / 10 |
Distance1.33 KM
|
Royal City Alternate Program |
Public |
Grades Served8-11
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.39 KM
|
Compass Christian New West |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.4 / 10 |
Distance1.41 KM
|
John Knox Christian - Secondary Campus |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.2 / 10 |
Distance1.51 KM
|
Cariboo Hill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance1.70 KM
|
POWER Alternate Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.8 / 10 |
Distance1.73 KM
|
Purpose Independent Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.0 / 10 |
Distance1.76 KM
|
New Westminster Online Schools |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.79 KM
|
Skwo:wech |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.93 KM
|
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.1 / 10 |
Distance2.00 KM
|
Armstrong Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.19 KM
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Lakeview Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.4 / 10 |
Distance2.32 KM
|
St.Michaels School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.85 KM
|
Connaught Heights Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.87 KM
|
Morley Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.4 / 10 |
Distance2.87 KM
|
Home Learners Program |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.92 KM
|
Taylor Park Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.7 / 10 |
Distance2.96 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 725 Fifth St, New Westminster, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Columbia → Waterfront54 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Columbia → Metrotown36 min
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SFU Burnaby via Columbia → Production Way34 min
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Richmond Centre via Columbia → Brighouse79 min
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YVR Airport via Columbia → YVR-Airport80 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
725 Fifth St, New Westminster, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.7 km from Columbia, with a 54 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound 8th Ave @ 4th St (0.11 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (56/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 725 Fifth Street
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Good Transit
Bikeable 69
Bike Score - Bikeable
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Walkability & Transit Near 725 Fifth Street
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Good Transit
Bikeable 69
Bike Score - Bikeable
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