Home Richmond, BC McNair 10280 Amethyst Avenue

10280 Amethyst Ave, Richmond BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3155257

25 days on the market

$1,588,000

Est. Mortgage $7,025/mo

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 11:15am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 05:20am

4 Beds

3 Baths

1968 sqft

807 $ /sqft

1970 built

25 days on the market

$1,588,000

Est. $7,025/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 11:15am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 05:20am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 10280 Amethyst Avenue, Richmond, BC

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Living Room Photo of 10280 Amethyst Avenue, Richmond, BC

Family Room Photo of 10280 Amethyst Avenue, Richmond, BC

Dining Area Photo of 10280 Amethyst Avenue, Richmond, BC

Kitchen Photo of 10280 Amethyst Avenue, Richmond, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 10280 Amethyst Avenue, Richmond, BC

Pantry Photo of 10280 Amethyst Avenue, Richmond, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 10280 Amethyst Avenue, Richmond, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 10280 Amethyst Avenue, Richmond, BC

Rare opportunity to acquire an approximately 8,000 SQFT North-South oriented lot in the highly sought-after McNair area. The south-facing backyard features direct access to the McNair Secondary sports field through a private gate, offering exceptional convenience for families with school-aged children. The existing home is currently tenanted and offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, providing excellent holding potential while offering the opportunity to build a new custom residence in the future. Ideally situated within the catchments of Lee Elementary and McNair Secondary. A unique property offering an exceptional combination of lot size, location, and long-term potential. A pleasure to show.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type	Forced Air, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Private Yard
View Description	/
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,588,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1968
Year Built	1970
Age Of Building	56
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	3 Level Split
Stories	3
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Carport Multiple
Total Parking Spaces	4
Rental Suites	Other

Lot & Land

Lot Size	0.1
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	60
MLS^® #	R3155257
Area	Richmond
Neighbourhood	McNair
City	Richmond
Postal Code	V7A 3A7
Gross Taxes	$5,564.45
Zoning	RSM/L

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3155257 / Active	08-12-2026	$1,588,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	14' x 14' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11' x 11' ft
Main Level	Eating Area	9' x 9' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	14' x 14' ft
Main Level	Den	8' x 8' ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	12' x 12' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12' x 12' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10' x 10' ft
Below	Bedroom	27' x 27' ft
Below	Family Room	17' x 17' ft
Below	Other	6'0 x 6'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Above Level	No	#2
Above Level	No	#4
Below	No	#3

Listed by: Sutton Group - 1st West Realty & RE/MAX Crest Realty

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
Kingswood Elementary School: Average 1.13 km 6.1/10
Secondary
Matthew McNair Secondary School: Average 0.32 km 6.3/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Richmond Jewish Day School: 1.52 km
Elementary, Secondary
Richmond Christian School: Above Average 1.6 km 9/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound No. 4 Rd @ Amethyst Ave: 0.24 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brighouse Stn: 3.16 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 29.7%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 16%
Owner Occupied: Average 60.7%
Employment Rate: Above Average 72.8%

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

42 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 3.16 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 MCNAIR compares

This property

25 DOM

Very fast

McNair avg

42 DOM

Average

Richmond avg

42 DOM

Slower market

10280 Amethyst Avenue 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 10.7% and an area average of 42 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 653 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 V7A 3A7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7A 3A7, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.3 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Richmond South, Richmond (~0.4 km). Annual avg AQHI 2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Richmond currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.8 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~3 projected.

Precipitation Typical for region

Annual precipitation ~1117 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1159 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~39.9 mm baseline, ~44.4 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~25 days baseline, ~27 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

Groceries (1 nearby)

Circle k · 470 m · Convenience

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound williams rd @ seacote rd · 998 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

30 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Matthew McNair Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.3 / 10	Distance 317 m
Walter Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 691 m
James Whiteside Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 882 m
Howard De Beck Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 884 m
Kingswood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
Thomas Kidd Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.14 KM
Hugh McRoberts Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.22 KM
Daniel Woodward Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.22 KM
Garden City Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Richmond Jewish Day School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.52 KM
Richmond Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
R C Palmer Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.73 KM
St.Paul School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
William Bridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
Cornerstone Christian Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
BC Muslim School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
A.R. MacNeill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.21 KM
General Currie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Errington Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Henry Anderson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Maple Lane Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
John T Errington Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.51 KM
William Cook Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
W D Ferris Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Steveston-London Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM
Richmond Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM
Continuing Ed SD 38	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.6 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM
Virtuelle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.95 KM

Pre-computed routes from 10280 Amethyst Ave, Richmond, BC

10280 Amethyst Ave, Richmond, BC Brighouse 3.2 km

66 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brighouse → Waterfront
66 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brighouse → Metrotown
84 min
SFU Burnaby via Brighouse → Production Way
91 min
Richmond Centre
41 min
YVR Airport via Brighouse → YVR-Airport
54 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

10280 Amethyst Ave, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 3.2 km from Brighouse, with a 66 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound No. 4 Rd @ Amethyst Ave (0.24 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (42/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 10280 Amethyst Avenue

Car-Dependent 37

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Some Transit 42

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 53

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $464

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($317,600), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $6,529/month — $6,065 principal & interest, $464 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 17, 2026

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At an estimated rental income of $4,000/month, this property runs a $2,694/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 56% down.

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