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328 7480 St. Albans Rd, Richmond BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3070578

285 days on the market

$489,999

Est. Mortgage $2,168/mo

Listing updated: Apr 23, 2026 at 05:00pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 02:30am

Buckingham Palace

2 Beds

1 Baths

773 sqft

634 $ /sqft

448 $ Maint. fee

1992 built

8.8% price reduction

285 days on the market

$489,999

$537,000

Est. $2,168/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Apr 23, 2026 at 05:00pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 02:30am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 328 7480 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 328 7480 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC

Living Room Photo of 328 7480 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC

Family Room Photo of 328 7480 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC

Dining Area Photo of 328 7480 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC

Kitchen Photo of 328 7480 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 328 7480 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC

Pantry Photo of 328 7480 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 328 7480 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 328 7480 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC

Location! Location! Location! only 5 minutes walking to famous high school (school catchment: Palmer secondary). This fantastic two-bedroom suite on the penthouse level was fully renovated in 2018 has a IN-SUITE LAUNDRY with a bright, spacious open floor plan, laminate floors, quartz counter top, a large balcony, and includes 1 1 secure parking (#36). CENTRALLY LOCATED just minutes to shops, popular restaurants, Brighouse sky train station, transit, Garden City & Richmond Centre mall. A gorgeous unit in quiet place! Must see!

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	Baseboard
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Wall/Wall/Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$489,999
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	773
Year Built	1992
Age Of Building	34
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Building Name	Buckingham Palace
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$448
Amenities Nearby	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Utility Type	Community
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Units In Development	35

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3070578
Area	Richmond
Neighbourhood	Brighouse South
City	Richmond
Postal Code	V6Y 2K6
Gross Taxes	$1,539.39
Zoning	RAM1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3070578 / Active	11-25-2025	$489,999

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	14'3 x 14'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'8 x 8'8 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	7'5 x 7'5 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	15' x 15' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'8 x 10'8 ft
Main Level	Laundry	3' x 3' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Multiple 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
General Currie Elementary School: Average 0.2 km 6.3/10
Secondary
R C Palmer Secondary School: 0.51 km
Elementary
General Currie Elementary School: 0.2 km

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St.Paul School: Above Average 0.59 km 10/10
Secondary
City Vancouver Academy: 2.74 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Garden City Rd @ General Currie Rd: 0.37 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brighouse Stn: 1.07 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 31.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 15.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 58.4%
Employment Rate: Average 61.1%

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

66 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $539,489

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.07 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 BRIGHOUSE SOUTH compares

This property

285 DOM

Slower than area

Brighouse South avg

39 DOM

Average

Richmond avg

39 DOM

Faster market

328 7480 St. Albans Road has a sell-speed score of 66/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 10.1% below comparable active properties in Brighouse South, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 14.4% and an area average of 39 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 932 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V6Y 2K6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Y 2K6, 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 (~2.5 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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (31 nearby)

Sea fortune restaurant · 383 m · Restaurant
Redbud restaurant · 410 m · Restaurant
Wing kee restaurant · 425 m · Restaurant

Shopping (27 nearby)

Healthcare pharmacy · 530 m · Pharmacy
Garden city · 556 m · Post Office
Blundell hair salon · 568 m · Hairdresser

Cafes (12 nearby)

Jane's tea garden · 558 m · Cafe
Blenz coffee · 591 m · Cafe
Tea origin · 613 m · Cafe

Groceries (7 nearby)

7-eleven · 426 m · Convenience
Success supermarket · 526 m · Supermarket
Garden city bakery · 690 m · Bakery

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Healthcare pharmacy · 530 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 719 m · Healthcare
Chemmart pharmacy · 775 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

Tmd martial arts · 602 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound garden city rd @ bowcock rd · 932 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

35 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
General Currie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.5 / 10	Distance 200 m
R C Palmer Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.6 / 10	Distance 509 m
St.Paul School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 586 m
William Cook Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 776 m
Garden City Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 777 m
Continuing Ed SD 38	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.6 / 10	Distance 813 m
Richmond Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 879 m
Virtuelle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 906 m
Maple Hill School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 1.00 KM
Henry Anderson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
W D Ferris Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.14 KM
Howard De Beck Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.24 KM
A.R. MacNeill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
Blundell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.61 KM
Samuel Brighouse Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
Walter Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Errington Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
John T Errington Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Station Stretch	Public	Grades Served 4, 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.2 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Hugh McRoberts Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
Matthew McNair Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
James Whiteside Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
William Bridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.45 KM
Maple Lane Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
Donald E McKay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Pythagoras Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
des Navigateurs	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Steveston-London Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Archibald Blair Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
City Vancouver Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
Tomsett Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
J.N. Burnett Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
Cornerstone Christian Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Kingswood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM
Jessie Wowk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM

Pre-computed routes from 328 7480 St. Albans Rd, Richmond, BC

328 7480 St. Albans Rd, Richmond, BC Brighouse 1.1 km

41 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brighouse → Waterfront
41 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brighouse → Metrotown
59 min
SFU Burnaby via Brighouse → Production Way
66 min
Richmond Centre
16 min
YVR Airport via Brighouse → YVR-Airport
29 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
17 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
6 min

Calculate your commute

328 7480 St. Albans Rd, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.1 km from Brighouse, with a 41 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Garden City Rd @ General Currie Rd (0.37 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (56/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 328 7480 St. Albans Road

Car-Dependent 80

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 56

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 68

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $2,447/month in total housing costs on this $489,999 property — $1,871 mortgage payment, $128 property tax, $448 maintenance fee.

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Based on $1,899/month estimated rent and $2,504/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$605/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 46%.

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