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6520 Riverdale Dr, Richmond BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R2974660

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Listing updated: May 2, 2025 at 01:34am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 20, 2026 at 01:30am

Riverdale

5 Beds

3 Baths

2597 sqft

760 $ /sqft

1972 built

Closed

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Listing updated: May 2, 2025 at 01:34am

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Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
James Thompson Elementary School: Above Average 0.45 km 7.4/10
Elementary
James Thompson Elementary School: 0.45 km
Secondary
J N Burnett Secondary School: 0.47 km

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 School: 2.62 km
Secondary
City Vancouver Academy: 4 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Westminster Hwy @ Riverdale Dr: 0.46 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brighouse Stn: 2.74 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 32.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 12.1%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 53.2%
Employment Rate: Above Average 72.4%

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

38 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,975,000

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 2.74 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 RIVERDALE RI compares

This property

56 DOM

Slower than area

Riverdale RI avg

44 DOM

Average

Richmond avg

44 DOM

Faster market

6520 Riverdale Drive has a sell-speed score of 38/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced in line with comparable active properties in Riverdale RI. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 7.5% and an area average of 44 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 651 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 V7C 2G1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7C 2G1, 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 (~2.8 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 (8 nearby)

Mon amie · 633 m · Hairdresser
Pharmachoice · 695 m · Pharmacy
Romano hair design on one · 702 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (6 nearby)

Katsu san · 727 m · Restaurant
Edokko nigiri sushi · 737 m · Restaurant
Popeyes · 778 m · Fast Food

Groceries (2 nearby)

Terra nova liquor store · 822 m · Beverages
Save-on-foods · 841 m · Supermarket

Cafes (2 nearby)

L'aromas coffee terra nova · 785 m · Cafe
Presotea · 815 m · Cafe

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Pharmachoice · 695 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound granville ave @ ledway rd · 985 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

21 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
J.N. Burnett Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 390 m
James Thompson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 422 m
Archibald Blair Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 572 m
Donald E McKay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 934 m
Spul'u'kwuks Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 978 m
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
R M Grauer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.20 KM
Samuel Brighouse Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
James Gilmore Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
des Navigateurs	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
Blundell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Hugh Boyd Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
Alfred B Dixon Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Richmond Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
W D Ferris Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Continuing Ed SD 38	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.6 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
Jessie Wowk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
St Joseph the Worker	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Station Stretch	Public	Grades Served 4, 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.2 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
Maple Hill School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Virtuelle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.94 KM

Pre-computed routes from 6520 Riverdale Dr, Richmond, BC

6520 Riverdale Dr, Richmond, BC Brighouse 2.7 km

61 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brighouse → Waterfront
61 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brighouse → Metrotown
79 min
SFU Burnaby via Brighouse → Production Way
86 min
Richmond Centre
36 min
YVR Airport via Brighouse → YVR-Airport
49 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

6520 Riverdale Dr, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.7 km from Brighouse, with a 61 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Westminster Hwy @ Riverdale Dr (0.46 km).

Mortgage Calculator for 6520 Riverdale Drive

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Property Taxes $523

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A 20% down payment of $395,000 on this $1,975,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $7,543/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $8,066/month, $523 property tax.

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

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With $6,115/month in estimated rental income against $8,271/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$2,156/month. A 43% down payment would reach break-even.

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

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