Home Richmond, BC South Arm 9851 Swansea Drive

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Modern comfort meets family living in one of Richmond’s quiet, well-loved neighbourhoods. Extensively reimagined in 2021 with updated plumbing, electrical, and an efficient heat pump for heating and cooling, this 4 bed, 4 bath, 2,323 sq.ft. home offers peace of mind behind every finish. A bright open kitchen, generous living spaces, and covered patio create an effortless setting for family dinners, celebrations, and summer evenings with friends. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a private retreat with a spacious walk-in closet and spa-inspired ensuite. Walking distance to South Arm Park and centrally located near everyday conveniences, this is a move-in-ready home designed for the next chapter.

Building 18 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,399,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2323
Year Built	1974
Age Of Building	52
Building Type	Half Duplex
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open, Front Access, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	4

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling	Air Conditioning
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Mixed, Tile, Wall/Wall/Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt, Other
Structures	Duplex, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6035
MLS^® #	R3132886
Area	Richmond
Neighbourhood	South Arm
City	Richmond
Postal Code	V7A 1N5
Gross Taxes	$4,562.56
Zoning	RS1/E

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3132886 / Active	06-03-2026	$1,399,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	15'7 x 15'7 ft
Main Level	Living Room	22'1 x 22'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	16'8 x 16'8 ft
Main Level	Den	13'7 x 13'7 ft
Main Level	Storage	4'5 x 4'5 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'4 x 15'4 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	9'2 x 9'2 ft
Above Level	Storage	7'2 x 7'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	15'5 x 15'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'10 x 11'10 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'10 x 11'10 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: RE/MAX Real Estate Services

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, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 3.38 km · Hugh McRoberts Secondary School 8/10 · 0.68 km · crime average · sell-speed score 56/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Groceries (1 nearby)

Circle k · 199 m · Convenience

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound steveston hwy @ southport rd · 993 m · Transit

Public Schools

Secondary
Hugh McRoberts Secondary School: Above Average 0.68 km 8/10
Elementary
James Whiteside Elementary School: Above Average 0.28 km 7.2/10

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 1.85 km 8.4/10
Elementary, Secondary
Richmond Christian School: Above Average 1.86 km 9/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Williams Rd @ Severn Dr: 0.16 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brighouse Stn: 3.38 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 32.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 12.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 50%
Employment Rate: Above Average 70.4%

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

56 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 3.38 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 SOUTH ARM compares

This property

162 DOM

Slower than area

South Arm avg

44 DOM

Average

Richmond avg

44 DOM

Faster market

9851 Swansea Drive has a sell-speed score of 56/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 16.7% and an area average of 44 days on market — conditions are balanced. With 353 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 V7A 1N5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7A 1N5, 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 (~0.6 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.

Schools NearBy

28 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
James Whiteside Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.2 / 10	Distance 275 m
Matthew McNair Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 346 m
Walter Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 594 m
Hugh McRoberts Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.0 / 10	Distance 681 m
Thomas Kidd Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
Howard De Beck Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.18 KM
William Bridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
Daniel Woodward Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
Garden City Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.53 KM
Kingswood Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
Maple Lane Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
R C Palmer Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
St.Paul School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Ark Elementary Montessori Reggio School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.86 KM
Richmond Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
Errington Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.88 KM
John T Errington Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
Richmond Jewish Day School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.10 KM
Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
General Currie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
Steveston-London Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	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 2.54 KM
Cornerstone Christian Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
BC Muslim School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
A.R. MacNeill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Henry Anderson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
William Cook Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
Richmond Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 9851 Swansea Dr, Richmond, BC

9851 Swansea Dr, Richmond, BC Brighouse 3.4 km

69 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brighouse → Waterfront
69 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brighouse → Metrotown
87 min
SFU Burnaby via Brighouse → Production Way
94 min
Richmond Centre
44 min
YVR Airport via Brighouse → YVR-Airport
57 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

9851 Swansea Dr, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 3.4 km from Brighouse, with a 69 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Williams Rd @ Severn Dr (0.16 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (45/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 9851 Swansea Drive

Car-Dependent 38

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Some Transit 45

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Bikeable 61

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $6,018/month · rent estimate $4,280/month · owning catches up with renting by year 7 · cash flow if rented −$2,130/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 9851 Swansea Drive

$6,018 /month

Principal & Interest $5,638

Property Taxes $380

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 9851 Swansea Drive, Richmond is $6,018: $5,638 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $380 property tax.

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

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$2,130 /month

Mortgage Payment $5,638

Monthly Cash Flow −$2,130

Break Even Down Payment 51%

Cap Rate -1.8%

Cash on Cash -9.1%

If 9851 Swansea Drive, Richmond were rented at $4,280 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $2,130 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 51% down would break even.

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

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 9851 Swansea Drive, Richmond

$4,280 / month

Rent $4,280

Own $6,018

Principal: $1,813/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $4,205/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,518/mo (year 1) → ~$3,530/mo (year 20) → ~$5,265/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$4,205/mo About $75/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 9851 Swansea Drive, Richmond would rent for about $4,280 a month.

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.

Rent vs own: 9851 Swansea Drive

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 7

With 20% down ($279,800) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $99,736

Principal paid off by year 10 $224,274

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 9851 Swansea Drive, Richmond is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 7, with $99,736 of principal paid off by year 5 and $224,274 by year 10.