1601 8238 Saba Rd, Richmond BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3170593

4 days on the market
$799,000
Est. Mortgage $3,535/mo
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:
2 Beds
2 Baths
1229 sqft
650 $ /sqft
522 $ Maint. fee
1997 built
NEW
4 days on the market
$799,000
Est. $3,535/mo with 20% down
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:

Property Details for 1601 8238 Saba Road

Welcome to The Chancellor! This spacious 16F sub-penthouse offers 1,229 sqft. of interior living with large windows, abundant natural light and unobstructed southeast views. Featuring 2 bedrooms + office and 2 bathrooms, the versatile office can easily serve as a 3rd bedroom. A separate kitchen provides added privacy from the main living area, while enjoy 139 sqft. of outdoor space across 2 balconies. Thoughtfully renovated with air conditioning and wallpaper throughout. Steps to SkyTrain, Richmond Centre, Richmond Public Market, restaurants, shopping and everyday conveniences. Includes 2 parking stalls and 1 storage locker. Currently tenanted. A great opportunity for spacious sub-penthouse living in downtown Richmond! Some photos of living, dining rooms and bedrooms are virtually staged.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features None
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features Elevator
Heating Type Baseboard, Electric
# of Kitchens 1
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Garden, Balcony
View Description CITY
Roof Asphalt, Other
Structures Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $799,000
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Bathrooms 2
Full Bathrooms 2
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 1229
Year Built 1997
Age Of Building 29
Building Type Apartment/Condo
Property Type Residential
Stories 1
Building Amenities Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Snow Removal
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee $522
Community Features Adult Oriented, Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Snow Removal
Utility Type Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Garage Double
Total Parking Spaces 2
Strata Restrictions No Restrictions
Pet Restrictions Cats OK, Dogs OK
Rental Suites None

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth Feet
MLS® # R3170593
Area Richmond
Neighbourhood Brighouse
City Richmond
Postal Code V6Y 4C7
Gross Taxes $2,901.46
Zoning CDT1

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3170593 / Active 09-28-2026 $799,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Living Room 12' x 12' ft
Main Level Dining Room 9'2 x 9'2 ft
Main Level Kitchen 10' x 10' ft
Main Level Primary Bedroom 13'8 x 13'8 ft
Main Level Bedroom 10' x 10' ft
Main Level Den 10'9 x 10'9 ft
Main Level Foyer 5' x 5' ft
Main Level Walk-In Closet 5'1 x 5'1 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #3
Main Level Yes #3

Listed by: Royal Pacific Realty Corp.

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

Secondary
A.R. MacNeill Secondary School
Average 1.44 km 6.9/10
Elementary
William Cook Elementary School
Average 0.51 km 6.2/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Pythagoras Academy
Above Average 1.49 km 8.4/10
Secondary
Maple Hill School
Average 0.16 km 5.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Bay 6
0.18 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brighouse Stn
0.27 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average 33.7%
No Certificate/Degree
Average 14.3%
Owner Occupied
Below Average 51.3%
Employment Rate
Average 58.4%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise
Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise
Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise
Possible
Close to major Power Lines
Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
Unlikely
Flood Area
Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries
Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

50 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
C
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $742,271
Balanced
Market conditions
Balanced market — steady conditions
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 0.27 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Possible — major road nearby
Airport noise (YVR)
Possible — near airport
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How BRIGHOUSE compares
This property
4 DOM
Very fast
Brighouse avg
52 DOM
Average
Richmond avg
52 DOM
Slower market

1601 8238 Saba Road has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 7.1% above comparable active properties in Brighouse. 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 only 919 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 V6Y 4C7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Y 4C7, 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 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~2.4 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — 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

Restaurants (97 nearby)

  • Phở m&k vietnamese house · 70 m · Restaurant
  • Obanhmi · 74 m · Restaurant
  • Mr. dumpling · 85 m · Fast Food

Shopping (72 nearby)

  • Hola mm beauty nail · 9 m · Beauty Shop
  • Busy bee cleaners · 23 m · Laundry
  • Aws barbershop · 84 m · Hairdresser

Cafes (27 nearby)

  • Matcha cafe maiko · 33 m · Cafe
  • Bubble fruity · 74 m · Cafe
  • Mr. mango · 85 m · Cafe

Groceries (21 nearby)

  • New macdonald poultry & meats · 124 m · Butcher
  • Peppers produce · 136 m · Greengrocer
  • Lee men grocery · 142 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (7 nearby)

  • Mj's pharmacy · 138 m · Healthcare
  • Mccue pharmacy · 294 m · Healthcare
  • Ackroyd pharmacy · 308 m · Healthcare

Transit (3 nearby)

  • Skytrain @ brighouse stn station · 266 m · Transit
  • Skytrain @ lansdowne stn station · 698 m · Transit
  • Bus stop eastbound granville ave @ no. 3 rd · 705 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

27 Schools are within 3km

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance

Maple Hill School

Independent

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
5.6 / 10

Distance

159 m

Virtuelle

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
0

Distance

233 m

William Cook Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

In Catchment
6.2 / 10

Distance

505 m

Continuing Ed SD 38

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
2.6 / 10

Distance

778 m

Station Stretch

Public

Grades Served

4, 8-12

Catchment Info

—
4.2 / 10

Distance

933 m

Richmond Secondary

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
8.1 / 10

Distance

1.05 KM

General Currie Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
6.5 / 10

Distance

1.14 KM

Henry Anderson Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
7.8 / 10

Distance

1.14 KM

Samuel Brighouse Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
7.3 / 10

Distance

1.29 KM

A.R. MacNeill Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

In Catchment
6.9 / 10

Distance

1.44 KM

Pythagoras Academy

Independent

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
8.4 / 10

Distance

1.49 KM

R C Palmer Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

—
7.6 / 10

Distance

1.63 KM

St.Paul School

Independent

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
8.4 / 10

Distance

1.69 KM

City Vancouver Academy

Independent

Grades Served

10-12

Catchment Info

—
4.3 / 10

Distance

1.70 KM

W D Ferris Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
8.0 / 10

Distance

1.83 KM

Garden City Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
8.3 / 10

Distance

1.89 KM

Tomsett Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
7.5 / 10

Distance

1.92 KM

Blundell Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
6.9 / 10

Distance

2.06 KM

Howard De Beck Elementary

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
7.7 / 10

Distance

2.26 KM

R. C. Talmey Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
7.3 / 10

Distance

2.41 KM

Archibald Blair Elementary

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
8.5 / 10

Distance

2.43 KM

Donald E McKay Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
7.9 / 10

Distance

2.56 KM

J.N. Burnett Secondary

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
8.0 / 10

Distance

2.63 KM

Walter Lee Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
6.9 / 10

Distance

2.81 KM

Errington Learning Centre

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
8.3 / 10

Distance

2.93 KM

John T Errington Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

—
8.3 / 10

Distance

2.94 KM

des Navigateurs

Public

Grades Served

—

Catchment Info

—
7.3 / 10

Distance

2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1601 8238 Saba Rd, Richmond, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Brighouse → Waterfront
    31 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Brighouse → Metrotown
    49 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Brighouse → Production Way
    56 min
  • Richmond Centre
    6 min
  • YVR Airport via Brighouse → YVR-Airport
    19 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1601 8238 Saba Rd, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.3 km from Brighouse, with a 31 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Richmond-Brighouse Station @ Bay 6 (0.18 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (81/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1601 8238 Saba Road

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 96

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 81

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
69

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 1601 8238 Saba Road

/month
Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $242
Maintenance fee 522
Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($159,800), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $3,816/month — $3,052 principal & interest, $242 property tax, $522 maintenance fee.
or Call 778-918-5990
All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.
Listing data last synced:

Investment Cashflow Calculator

/month
Mortgage Payment
Monthly Payment
Break Even Down Payment 0%
Cap Rate
Cash on Cash
At an estimated rental income of $2,786/month, this property runs a $1,080/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 49% down.
All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 1601 8238 Saba Road, Richmond

Buy Vs Rent Calculator

— / month
Rent —
Own —
Principal: — Interest, tax, insurance, fees: —

Rent vs own

—

Principal paid off by year 5 —
Principal paid off by year 10 —

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.

Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Brighouse, Richmond

Beds Home Types Square Feet Lot Size Year Built
This Home $799,000
Richmond Loading...
Brighouse Loading...

Based on 13 comparable active apartments/condos in Brighouse, the average asking price is $745,849. This listing is priced 7.1% above the neighbourhood average.

Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

Call or Text Now!

Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 13+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver

Earn Cashback on Your Purchase

Potential Cashback for this listing if you buy with us

$0
out of $5,619
0 of 21 missions

Sign up on Estateblock.com

$281 / 5.00%

Buy with us & save on this property

Walkability & Transit Near 1601 8238 Saba Road

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 96

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 81

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
69

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Similar Condos for Sale in Brighouse

Recently Sold Homes Near 1601 8238 Saba Road