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251 5880 Dover Cres, Richmond BC V7C 5P5 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3168732

251 5880 Dover Crescent, Richmond, British Columbia V7C 5P5

Richmond Condos for Sale

49 days on the market

$448,000

Est. monthly cost $2,389/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 11, 2026 at 07:45pm

Waterside

1 Beds

1 Baths

641 sqft

699 $ /sqft

450.08 $ Maint. fee

1995 built

Photos

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo offering 641 sq. ft. of bright and stylish living space in Richmond's desirable Riverdale neighbourhood. This fresh, move-in-ready home features new appliances, flooring, cabinetry and blinds. Enjoy an exceptional location directly across from Dover Park, steps from the scenic West Dyke Trail and close to the Richmond Olympic Oval, shopping, restaurants and transit. This well-maintained complex offers a large landscaped courtyard, exercise room and social room. A wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers or downsizers!

Building 26 fields Inside & out 13 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$448,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	641
Year Built	1995
Age Of Building	31
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Exercise Centre, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	Waterside
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$450.08
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Exercise Centre, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, No Dogs, Number Limit (One), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Restrictions	30
Rental Suites	None

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3168732
Area	Richmond
Neighbourhood	Riverdale RI
City	Richmond
Postal Code	V7C 5P5
Gross Taxes	$1,607.73
Zoning	ZLR2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3168732 / Active	09-23-2026	$448,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	6'3 x 6'3 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	9'8 x 9'8 ft
Main Level	Living Room	11'8 x 11'8 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'10 x 9'10 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#4

Listed by: Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) 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.

About the building: Waterside

5880 Dover Crescent, Riverdale RI, Richmond

Waterside building details

Building

Built: 1996
Homes: 203 in 4 storeys
Construction: Frame - Wood
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS2166
Managed by: Dwell Property Management
Parking: Visitor Parking, Garage: Underground, Garage Underbuilding
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGasGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats OK, no dogs, max 1
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Waterside

For sale: 2
Median ask: $437K
Median $/sqft: $739
Days on market: 79
Sold, past year: 4

This home

$699/sqft, 5.4% below the building median of $739.

Homes for sale at Waterside, Richmond Recent sold listings in Waterside, Richmond

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

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 1.77 km · crime average · sell-speed score 59/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Deer garden signatures · 822 m · Restaurant
Sushi cafe · 857 m · Restaurant
Fortune terrace chinese cuisine · 860 m · Restaurant

Shopping (5 nearby)

Mon amie · 606 m · Hairdresser
Oval integrative pharmacy · 790 m · Pharmacy
Enroute.run · 915 m · Sports Shop

Cafes (3 nearby)

Golden coin · 390 m · Cafe
Time out cafe · 669 m · Cafe
Coco fresh tea & juice · 949 m · Cafe

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Oval integrative pharmacy · 790 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound cowley cres @ airport rd south · 997 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary
Pythagoras Academy: Above Average 2.6 km 8.4/10
Secondary
Maple Hill School: Average 2.04 km 5.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Lynas Lane @ Dover Cres: 0.32 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Lansdowne Stn: 1.77 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 36.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 11.1%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 57.3%
Employment Rate: Above Average 69.4%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
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

59 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $490,655

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.77 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Possible — near airport

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How RIVERDALE RI compares

This property

49 DOM

Average

Riverdale RI avg

52 DOM

Average

Richmond avg

52 DOM

Slower market

251 5880 Dover Crescent has a sell-speed score of 59/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 8.7% below comparable active properties in Riverdale RI, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V7C 5P5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7C 5P5, 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. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~1.6 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.

Schools NearBy

20 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Archibald Blair Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 942 m
Samuel Brighouse Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.06 KM
J.N. Burnett Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.07 KM
James Thompson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
Donald E McKay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Station Stretch	Public	Grades Served 4, 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.2 / 10	Distance 1.56 KM
Spul'u'kwuks Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.79 KM
Richmond Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Continuing Ed SD 38	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.6 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Maple Hill School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 2.04 KM
Virtuelle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.10 KM
Blundell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
R M Grauer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.32 KM
W D Ferris Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
des Navigateurs	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
William Cook Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
General Currie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Pythagoras Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
City Vancouver Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM

Pre-computed routes from 251 5880 Dover Cres, Richmond, BC

251 5880 Dover Cres, Richmond, BC Lansdowne 1.8 km

47 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Lansdowne → Waterfront
47 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lansdowne → Metrotown
65 min
SFU Burnaby via Lansdowne → Production Way
72 min
Richmond Centre via Lansdowne → Brighouse
26 min
YVR Airport via Lansdowne → YVR-Airport
35 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

251 5880 Dover Cres, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.8 km from Lansdowne, with a 47 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Lynas Lane @ Dover Cres (0.32 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (41/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 251 5880 Dover Crescent

Somewhat Walkable 68

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 41

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Very Bikeable 81

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $2,389/month · rent estimate $1,827/month · owning catches up with renting by year 8 · cash flow if rented −$705/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 251 5880 Dover Crescent

$2,389 /month

Principal & Interest $1,805

Property Taxes $134

Maintenance fee $450

The estimated monthly cost of 251 5880 Dover Crescent, Richmond is $2,389: $1,805 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $134 property tax and $450 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

−$705 /month

Mortgage Payment $1,805

Monthly Cash Flow −$705

Break Even Down Payment 52%

Cap Rate -1.9%

Cash on Cash -9.4%

If 251 5880 Dover Crescent, Richmond were rented at $1,827 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $705 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 52% 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 251 5880 Dover Crescent, Richmond

$1,827 / month

Rent $1,827

Own $2,389

Principal: $581/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $1,808/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$486/mo (year 1) → ~$1,130/mo (year 20) → ~$1,686/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$1,808/mo About $19/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 251 5880 Dover Crescent, Richmond would rent for about $1,827 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: 251 5880 Dover Crescent

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 8

With 20% down ($89,600) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $31,938

Principal paid off by year 10 $71,819

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 251 5880 Dover Crescent, Richmond is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 8, with $31,938 of principal paid off by year 5 and $71,819 by year 10.