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121 12873 Railway Ave, Richmond BC V7E 6K3 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3168287

121 12873 Railway Avenue, Richmond, British Columbia V7E 6K3

Richmond Condos for Sale

49 days on the market

$938,000

Est. monthly cost $4,883/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 10, 2026 at 03:45pm

Westwater Views

2 Beds

2 Baths

1546 sqft

607 $ /sqft

846.29 $ Maint. fee

1989 built

OPEN HOUSE

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Welcome to WESTWATER VIEWS! This beautiful spacious home (1546 sq ft!) 2-bed, 2-bath & den condo in Steveston South has been exquisitely updated and maintained over the years. Your own private ground level front door takes you to a fantastic floor plan complimented by Bamboo flooring throughout, custom two-way fireplace, new laundry machines, dishwasher, and hot water tank. The large living room and kitchen open out to a MASSIVE private covered balcony which offers a lovely mountain view, perfect for BBQ’s & entertaining. The tasteful decor choices made, beautifully represent a warm Steveston feel. Maintenance fee INCLUDES gas, City water and sewer. 2 parking spots & storage. Simply move in and be steps from your new STEVESTON LIFESTYLE! OPEN HOUSE SAT. Nov. 14, 2-4!

Open houses

14 Nov, 2026 (02:00 PM to 04:00 PM)

Building 28 fields Inside & out 14 fields Lot & land 7 fields

Building Details

Price	$938,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1546
Year Built	1989
Age Of Building	37
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Unit Style	Corner unit
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Ground Level Unit
Stories	0
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	Westwater Views
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$846.29
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Side Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	78

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
View Description	Mountain & Park
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3168287
Area	Richmond
Neighbourhood	Steveston South
City	Richmond
Postal Code	V7E 6K3
Gross Taxes	$3,088.33
Zoning	RTL1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3168287 / Active	09-22-2026	$938,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Dining Room	17'7 x 17'7 ft
Main Level	Living Room	17'7 x 17'7 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	17'2 x 17'2 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	15'1 x 15'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Main Level	Den	9' x 9' ft
Main Level	Laundry	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Main Level	Patio	24'3 x 24'3 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#5
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX Westcoast

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.

About the building: Westwater Views

12873 Railway Avenue, Steveston South, Richmond

Westwater Views building details

Building

Built: 1990
Homes: 78
Construction: Frame - Wood
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: NWS3101
Managed by: Century 21
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: ManagementGasGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Westwater Views

For sale: 1
Median ask: $938K
Median $/sqft: $607
Days on market: 49
Sold, past year: 2

This home

$607/sqft, in line with the building median of $607.

Homes for sale at Westwater Views, Richmond Recent sold listings in Westwater Views, Richmond

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 5.59 km · crime average · sell-speed score 43/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (22 nearby)

Lee's donuts · 607 m · Fast Food
Baan lao fine thai cuisine · 628 m · Restaurant
Breakfast table · 826 m · Restaurant

Shopping (18 nearby)

Vision plus optometrists · 845 m · Optician
Pharmasave · 855 m · Pharmacy
Bellatudo · 855 m · Beauty Shop

Cafes (5 nearby)

Starbucks · 817 m · Cafe
Rocanini coffee roasters · 884 m · Cafe
Blenz coffee · 901 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Windsor meats steveston · 862 m · Butcher
Steveston bakery · 872 m · Bakery

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Pharmasave · 855 m · Healthcare
Medicine shoppe · 965 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound no. 2 rd @ kittiwake dr · 978 m · Transit

Public Schools

Elementary
Tomekichi Homma Elementary School: Above Average 0.11 km 7.4/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Mia Montessori Academy: 1.66 km
Secondary
Maple Hill School: Average 5.65 km 5.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Moncton St @ Railway Ave: 0.31 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brighouse Stn: 5.59 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 39%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 8.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 55.7%
Employment Rate: Average 60.1%

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

43 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $795,060

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 5.59 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How STEVESTON SOUTH compares

This property

49 DOM

Average

Steveston South avg

52 DOM

Average

Richmond avg

52 DOM

Slower market

121 12873 Railway Avenue has a sell-speed score of 43/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 18% above comparable active properties in Steveston South. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 12.1% and an area average of 52 days on market — conditions are balanced. With 919 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 V7E 6K3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7E 6K3, 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. Nearest station: Richmond South, Richmond (~5 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.

Schools NearBy

15 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Tomekichi Homma Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.4 / 10	Distance 114 m
Westwind Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 957 m
Robert A. McMath Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
Lord Byng Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Manoah Steves Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Mia Montessori Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.66 KM
James McKinney Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.68 KM
John G Diefenbaker Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
St Joseph the Worker	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
Steveston-London Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
Jessie Wowk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.53 KM
Hugh Boyd Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
Maple Lane Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Alfred B Dixon Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM

Pre-computed routes from 121 12873 Railway Ave, Richmond, BC

121 12873 Railway Ave, Richmond, BC Brighouse 5.6 km

95 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brighouse → Waterfront
95 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brighouse → Metrotown
113 min
SFU Burnaby via Brighouse → Production Way
120 min
Richmond Centre
70 min
YVR Airport via Brighouse → YVR-Airport
83 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
22 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
20 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
28 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
7 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
10 min

Calculate your commute

121 12873 Railway Ave, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 5.6 km from Brighouse, with a 95 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Moncton St @ Railway Ave (0.31 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (28/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 121 12873 Railway Avenue

Car-Dependent 29

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Some Transit 28

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat Bikeable 38

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $4,883/month · rent estimate $3,444/month · owning catches up with renting by year 16 · cash flow if rented −$1,670/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 121 12873 Railway Avenue

$4,883 /month

Principal & Interest $3,780

Property Taxes $257

Maintenance fee $846

The estimated monthly cost of 121 12873 Railway Avenue, Richmond is $4,883: $3,780 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $257 property tax and $846 strata fee.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$1,670 /month

Mortgage Payment $3,780

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,670

Break Even Down Payment 56%

Cap Rate -2.1%

Cash on Cash -10.7%

If 121 12873 Railway Avenue, Richmond were rented at $3,444 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,670 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 56% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 121 12873 Railway Avenue, Richmond

$3,444 / month

Rent $3,444

Own $4,883

Principal: $1,216/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $3,667/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,018/mo (year 1) → ~$2,367/mo (year 20) → ~$3,530/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$3,667/mo About $223/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 121 12873 Railway Avenue, Richmond would rent for about $3,444 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 121 12873 Railway Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 16

With 20% down ($187,600) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $66,871

Principal paid off by year 10 $150,371

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 121 12873 Railway Avenue, Richmond is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 16, with $66,871 of principal paid off by year 5 and $150,371 by year 10.