Luxury, scale, and timeless design define this rare architectural masterpiece in Central Richmond. Set on a sprawling 19,875 sq ft lot with over 7,100 sq ft of meticulously maintained living space, this custom-built estate showcases exceptional craftsmanship throughout.Featuring 6 spacious ensuite bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, a main den plus 2 flex spaces, and potential for a 7th ensuite, the layout is ideal for multi-generational living with two full kitchens. Enjoy radiant in-floor heating, a 3-car garage, and resort-style amenities including an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, wet bar, exercise room, and a double-insulated home theatre.Professionally landscaped grounds offer a private retreat with rock gardens, waterfalls, koi ponds,a sports court.Open House 2:00 to 4 :00 pm Sun ,Aug 23rd.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Central Vacuum Roughed In
Fireplace	3
Heating Type	Radiant
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Playground, Balcony, Private Yard
Roof	Concrete
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$4,510,000
Total Bedrooms	8
Total Bathrooms	8
Full Bathrooms	7
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	7142
Year Built	1996
Age Of Building	30
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Sauna/Steam Room
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Sauna/Steam Room
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Other
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Additional Parking, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	6

Lot & Land

Lot Size	19875
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	1
MLS^® #	R3102720
Area	Richmond
Neighbourhood	Garden City
City	Richmond
Postal Code	V6Y 1C1
Gross Taxes	$16,387.66
Zoning	RS1/E

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3102720 / Active	03-23-2026	$4,510,000
to view full Property History (2 earlier records)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	18' x 18' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	20' x 20' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	7'4 x 7'4 ft
Main Level	Family Room	14'6 x 14'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	14'2 x 14'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	13'6 x 13'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	13'10 x 13'10 ft
Main Level	Nook	14'6 x 14'6 ft
Main Level	Recreation Room	45' x 45' ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	25' x 25' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	15'6 x 15'6 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#3
Main Level	No	#4
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	Yes	#6
Above Level	Yes	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX City Realty

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
Garden City Elementary School: Above Average 0.54 km 8.3/10
Secondary
R C Palmer Secondary School: Above Average 0.39 km 7.6/10

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 0.24 km 8.4/10
Secondary
Maple Hill School: Average 1.76 km 5.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound No. 3 Rd @ Lucas Rd: 0.24 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brighouse Stn: 1.79 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 36.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 13.2%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 53.1%
Employment Rate: Above Average 71.9%

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

48 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

—

Price competition grade

No comparable data

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.79 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 GARDEN CITY compares

This property

167 DOM

Slower than area

Garden City avg

42 DOM

Average

Richmond avg

42 DOM

Faster market

8231 Bowcock Road has a sell-speed score of 48/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. 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 V6Y 1C1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Y 1C1, 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 (~2.2 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

Shopping (19 nearby)

Professional skin care beauty centre · 378 m · Beauty Shop
Courtesy cleaners · 385 m · Laundry
Design tech hair studio · 394 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (16 nearby)

Dairy queen · 373 m · Fast Food
Pizza hut · 390 m · Restaurant
Myomi sushi · 646 m · Restaurant

Cafes (5 nearby)

Jane's tea garden · 649 m · Cafe
Azure play cafe · 717 m · Cafe
Bubble waffle cafe · 725 m · Cafe

Groceries (4 nearby)

Success supermarket · 672 m · Supermarket
Lennox liquor store · 762 m · Beverages
Save-on-foods · 792 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (3 nearby)

Healthplus pharmacy · 402 m · Healthcare
Healthcare pharmacy · 668 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 779 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

Tmd martial arts · 704 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound garden city rd @ general currie rd · 987 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

34 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
St.Paul School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 240 m
R C Palmer Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.6 / 10	Distance 386 m
Garden City Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.3 / 10	Distance 538 m
General Currie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 760 m
W D Ferris Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 854 m
Howard De Beck Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.06 KM
Errington Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.16 KM
John T Errington Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.19 KM
Walter Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
Richmond Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.24 KM
Continuing Ed SD 38	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.6 / 10	Distance 1.35 KM
Hugh McRoberts Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
Blundell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
William Cook Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
James Whiteside Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.61 KM
William Bridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Maple Lane Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Virtuelle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.67 KM
Matthew McNair Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Maple Hill School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
Henry Anderson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
Steveston-London Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
A.R. MacNeill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Samuel Brighouse Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.05 KM
des Navigateurs	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
Jessie Wowk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.41 KM
Donald E McKay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Station Stretch	Public	Grades Served 4, 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.2 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
James McKinney Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Thomas Kidd Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Archibald Blair Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
Kingswood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
J.N. Burnett Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 8231 Bowcock Rd, Richmond, BC

8231 Bowcock Rd, Richmond, BC Brighouse 1.8 km

49 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brighouse → Waterfront
49 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brighouse → Metrotown
67 min
SFU Burnaby via Brighouse → Production Way
74 min
Richmond Centre
24 min
YVR Airport via Brighouse → YVR-Airport
37 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

8231 Bowcock Rd, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.8 km from Brighouse, with a 49 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound No. 3 Rd @ Lucas Rd (0.24 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (50/100).

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 8231 Bowcock 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.

8231 Bowcock Rd, Richmond BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3102720

Photos

Property Details for 8231 Bowcock Road

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Building Details

Lot & Land

Property Timeline

Map & Neighbourhood

Sell Speed & Competition

Climate Risk for V6Y 1C1

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (19 nearby)

Restaurants (16 nearby)

Cafes (5 nearby)

Groceries (4 nearby)

Healthcare (3 nearby)

Gyms (1 nearby)

Transit (1 nearby)

Schools NearBy

St.Paul School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

R C Palmer Secondary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Garden City Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

General Currie Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

W D Ferris Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Howard De Beck Elementary

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Errington Learning Centre

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

John T Errington Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Walter Lee Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Richmond Secondary

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Continuing Ed SD 38

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Hugh McRoberts Secondary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Blundell Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

William Cook Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

James Whiteside Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance