Home Richmond, BC Terra Nova 3648 Semlin Drive

3648 Semlin Dr, Richmond BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3110838

146 days on the market

$2,158,800

Est. Mortgage $9,551/mo

Listing updated: Aug 6, 2026 at 10:27am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:45pm

5 Beds

5 Baths

3153 sqft

685 $ /sqft

1998 built

146 days on the market

$2,158,800

Est. $9,551/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 6, 2026 at 10:27am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:45pm

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 3648 Semlin Drive, Richmond, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 3648 Semlin Drive, Richmond, BC

Living Room Photo of 3648 Semlin Drive, Richmond, BC

Family Room Photo of 3648 Semlin Drive, Richmond, BC

Dining Area Photo of 3648 Semlin Drive, Richmond, BC

Kitchen Photo of 3648 Semlin Drive, Richmond, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 3648 Semlin Drive, Richmond, BC

Pantry Photo of 3648 Semlin Drive, Richmond, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 3648 Semlin Drive, Richmond, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 3648 Semlin Drive, Richmond, BC

CUSTOM BUILT & meticulously maintained, ORIGINAL-OWNER home in prestigious Terra Nova offering a fantastic floor plan of 5 bdrms (1 on the main with an ensuite) and 4.5 bathrooms plus an OFFICE. Gorgeous curb appeal w/professional landscaping and attractive brick & stucco facade. Impressive foyer w/crystal chandelier and sweeping staircase. Living/dining room w/high ceilings, gas f/P and complementary chandelier. Kitchen w/maple cabinets, stainless appls, island & electric cooktop. Spice kitchen w/gas cooktop & lots of counter space. Cozy family room w/second f/p has sliding doors out to the sunny SOUTH backyard. Spacious bedrooms up incl the huge primary w/double vanity, soaker tub and shower. A beautiful executive home in a safe & upscale neighbourhood.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Hot Water, Radiant
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Slab

Exterior Features

Roof	Concrete
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,158,800
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	5
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3153
Year Built	1998
Age Of Building	28
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	4

Lot & Land

Lot Size	5780
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	58.73
MLS^® #	R3110838
Area	Richmond
Neighbourhood	Terra Nova
City	Richmond
Postal Code	V7C 5R6
Gross Taxes	$7,240.17
Zoning	ZS2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3110838 / Active	04-13-2026	$2,158,800

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	12'11 x 12'11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'11 x 12'11 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Main Level	Wok Kitchen	7'11 x 7'11 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	8'4 x 8'4 ft
Main Level	Family Room	18'0 x 18'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Office	9'0 x 9'0 ft
Main Level	Laundry	9'0 x 9'0 ft
Main Level	Foyer	8'10 x 8'10 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'10 x 15'10 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	5'0 x 5'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	5'0 x 5'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'6 x 11'6 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	3'10 x 3'10 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Main Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	Yes	#5
Above Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	Yes	#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.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
Spul'u'kwuks Elementary School: Above Average 0.55 km 8.4/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St Joseph the Worker: Above Average 2.81 km 8.2/10
Secondary
Maple Hill School: Average 3.76 km 5.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound No. 1 Rd @ Tucker Ave: 0.32 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 3.16 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 42.7%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 11.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 50%
Employment Rate: Above Average 69.6%

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

45 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,255,946

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

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How TERRA NOVA compares

This property

146 DOM

Slower than area

Terra Nova avg

42 DOM

Average

Richmond avg

42 DOM

Faster market

3648 Semlin Drive has a sell-speed score of 45/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 4.5% below comparable active properties in Terra Nova, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V7C 5R6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7C 5R6, 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 (~3.3 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

Shopping (7 nearby)

Hair masterrs · 542 m · Hairdresser
Pharmachoice · 547 m · Pharmacy
Romano hair design on one · 556 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (6 nearby)

Lucky hong kong restaurant · 520 m · Restaurant
Katsu san · 546 m · Restaurant
Edokko nigiri sushi · 594 m · Restaurant

Groceries (2 nearby)

Terra nova liquor store · 554 m · Beverages
Save-on-foods · 589 m · Supermarket

Cafes (2 nearby)

Presotea · 546 m · Cafe
L'aromas coffee terra nova · 551 m · Cafe

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Pharmachoice · 547 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound westminster hwy @ riverdale dr · 952 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

15 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Spul'u'kwuks Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.4 / 10	Distance 553 m
James Thompson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 555 m
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 754 m
J.N. Burnett Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
R M Grauer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
Archibald Blair Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
James Gilmore Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
Donald E McKay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.62 KM
Alfred B Dixon Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Hugh Boyd Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
des Navigateurs	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
Samuel Brighouse Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Blundell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
St Joseph the Worker	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Jessie Wowk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3648 Semlin Dr, Richmond, BC

3648 Semlin Dr, Richmond, BC YVR-Airport 3.2 km

67 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via YVR-Airport → Waterfront
67 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Metrotown
85 min
SFU Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Production Way
92 min
Richmond Centre via YVR-Airport → Brighouse
54 min
YVR Airport
41 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

3648 Semlin Dr, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 3.2 km from YVR-Airport, with a 67 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound No. 1 Rd @ Tucker Ave (0.32 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (37/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3648 Semlin Drive

Car-Dependent 68

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 37

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 64

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($431,760), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $8,848/month — $8,245 principal & interest, $603 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 6, 2026

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At an estimated rental income of $5,229/month, this property runs a $3,813/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 57% down.

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