Home Richmond, BC Saunders 8611 Rideau Drive

8611 Rideau Dr, Richmond BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3171222

7 days on the market

$1,750,000

Est. Mortgage $7,742/mo

Listing updated: Oct 1, 2026 at 10:54am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 7, 2026 at 05:40am

6 Beds

3 Baths

2594 sqft

675 $ /sqft

1976 built

NEW

7 days on the market

$1,750,000

Est. $7,742/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Oct 1, 2026 at 10:54am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 7, 2026 at 05:40am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 8611 Rideau Drive, Richmond, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 8611 Rideau Drive, Richmond, BC

Living Room Photo of 8611 Rideau Drive, Richmond, BC

Family Room Photo of 8611 Rideau Drive, Richmond, BC

Dining Area Photo of 8611 Rideau Drive, Richmond, BC

A rare opportunity in Richmond’s sought-after Saunders neighbourhood. Sitting on an impressive 9,600+ sqft. lot, 8611 Rideau Drive offers the kind of land, space and flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find. The existing 6-bed, 3-bath home provides a functional layout for families today, while the expansive lot opens the door to renovate, reimagine or build your future vision. Enjoy a generous backyard, ample parking and the privacy that comes with one of the larger properties in the neighbourhood. Saunders is known for its quiet, established residential streets and convenient access to schools, parks, shopping and everyday amenities. This is a compelling chance to secure a substantial piece of Richmond real estate. Bring your ideas and unlock the potential of 8611 Rideau Drive.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type	Forced Air
# of Kitchens	0
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Other
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,750,000
Total Bedrooms	6
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2594
Year Built	1976
Age Of Building	50
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Front Access, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	6

Lot & Land

Lot Size	9604
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3171222
Area	Richmond
Neighbourhood	Saunders
City	Richmond
Postal Code	V7A 4M6
Gross Taxes	$6,342.43
Zoning	RSM/L

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3171222 / Active	09-30-2026	$1,750,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Dining Room	9'2 x 9'2 ft
Main Level	Living Room	18'1 x 18'1 ft
Main Level	Foyer	6'6 x 6'6 ft
Main Level	Mud Room	7'1 x 7'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'0 x 9'0 ft
Main Level	Family Room	21'1 x 21'1 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	6'8 x 6'8 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	5'8 x 5'8 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'3 x 15'3 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'8 x 10'8 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'3 x 10'3 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'3 x 10'3 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Above Level	Yes	#3
Above Level	No	#3
Main Level	No	#3

Listed by: Oakwyn 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

Secondary
Hugh McRoberts Secondary School: Above Average 0.93 km 8/10
Elementary
Walter Lee Elementary School: Average 0.87 km 6.9/10

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 0.66 km 8.4/10
Secondary
Maple Hill School: Average 2.21 km 5.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound No. 3 Rd @ Francis Rd: 0.38 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brighouse Stn: 2.25 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 35.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 11.6%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 58.9%
Employment Rate: Above Average 69.7%

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

29 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,501,500

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 2.25 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 SAUNDERS compares

This property

7 DOM

Very fast

Saunders avg

44 DOM

Average

Richmond avg

44 DOM

Slower market

8611 Rideau Drive has a sell-speed score of 29/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 14.2% above comparable active properties in Saunders. 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 V7A 4M6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7A 4M6, 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. Nearest station: Richmond South, Richmond (~1.8 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 (20 nearby)

Healthplus pharmacy · 344 m · Pharmacy
Design tech hair studio · 347 m · Hairdresser
Courtesy cleaners · 350 m · Laundry

Restaurants (20 nearby)

Pizza hut · 349 m · Restaurant
Dairy queen · 362 m · Fast Food
A&w · 846 m · Fast Food

Cafes (7 nearby)

Tim hortons · 811 m · Cafe
Jane's tea garden · 900 m · Cafe
Azure play cafe · 902 m · Cafe

Groceries (6 nearby)

Halal meat & bbq · 846 m · Butcher
Lennox liquor store · 932 m · Beverages
Success supermarket · 937 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Healthplus pharmacy · 344 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 923 m · Healthcare
Healthcare pharmacy · 931 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

Tmd martial arts · 930 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound blundell rd @ no. 3 rd · 995 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

33 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 656 m
Garden City Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 667 m
R C Palmer Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 743 m
Walter Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.9 / 10	Distance 868 m
Hugh McRoberts Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.0 / 10	Distance 925 m
Errington Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 929 m
John T Errington Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 976 m
Howard De Beck Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 980 m
W D Ferris Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.18 KM
James Whiteside Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.18 KM
William Bridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
General Currie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.22 KM
Maple Lane Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Matthew McNair Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Steveston-London Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Blundell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.69 KM
Richmond Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Continuing Ed SD 38	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.6 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.99 KM
William Cook Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.01 KM
Henry Anderson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.12 KM
Virtuelle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.12 KM
Maple Hill School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 2.21 KM
A.R. MacNeill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
des Navigateurs	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
Jessie Wowk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Thomas Kidd Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Samuel Brighouse Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.49 KM
Kingswood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
James McKinney Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Daniel Woodward Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Donald E McKay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Richmond Jewish Day School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.96 KM

Pre-computed routes from 8611 Rideau Dr, Richmond, BC

8611 Rideau Dr, Richmond, BC Brighouse 2.3 km

55 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brighouse → Waterfront
55 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brighouse → Metrotown
73 min
SFU Burnaby via Brighouse → Production Way
80 min
Richmond Centre
30 min
YVR Airport via Brighouse → YVR-Airport
43 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
3 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
7 min

Calculate your commute

8611 Rideau Dr, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.3 km from Brighouse, with a 55 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound No. 3 Rd @ Francis Rd (0.38 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (45/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 8611 Rideau Drive

Car-Dependent 53

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 45

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 51

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $7,213/month in total housing costs on this $1,750,000 property — $6,684 mortgage payment, $529 property tax.

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Based on $4,409/month estimated rent and $7,395/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$2,986/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 56%.

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