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14878 Buena Vista Ave, White Rock BC V4B 1X4 – House for Sale – MLS® R3168192

14878 Buena Vista Avenue, White rock, British Columbia V4B 1X4

White rock Houses for Sale

52 days on the market

$1,380,000

Est. monthly cost $6,291/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 14, 2026 at 05:10pm

4 Beds

3 Baths

2400 sqft

575 $ /sqft

1944 built

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A rare offering not to be missed! Situated on a 5,850 sq.ft. lot with approximately 2,400 sq.ft. of living space, this beautifully maintained home features a renovated kitchen, updated bathrooms, and tastefully refreshed interiors for comfortable modern living. Enjoy beautiful ocean views, a self-contained one bedroom suite offering excellent mortgage helper potential, and rare dual road access that enhances future redevelopment opportunities. Just steps from the waterfront promenade, restaurants, shops, and everyday amenities, this is an exceptional opportunity for both end users and investors!

Building 19 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,380,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2400
Year Built	1944
Age Of Building	82
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Carport Multiple, Front Access, Gravel
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Licensed Suite

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Forced Air, Radiant
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Laminate, Mixed, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
View Description	Ocean View
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	5850
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	50
MLS^® #	R3168192
Area	South Surrey White Rock
Neighbourhood	White Rock
City	White Rock
Postal Code	V4B 1X4
Gross Taxes	$8,757.14
Zoning	RS1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3168192 / Active	09-23-2026	$1,380,000
to view full Property History (2 earlier records)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	19'2 x 19'2 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	14'5 x 14'5 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	14'7 x 14'7 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'10 x 11'10 ft
Main Level	Conservatory	14'0 x 14'0 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'10 x 15'10 ft
Below	Living Room	18'1 x 18'1 ft
Below	Kitchen	9'6 x 9'6 ft
Below	Eating Area	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Below	Bedroom	9'2 x 9'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Above Level	Yes	#3
Below	Yes	#4

Listed by: Macdonald Realty (Surrey/152)

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 13.64 km · Semiahmoo Secondary School 8/10 · 1.26 km · crime above average · sell-speed score 38/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (34 nearby)

West beach bar & grill · 101 m · Restaurant
Cosmos greek restaurant · 115 m · Restaurant
The snappy corner · 135 m · Fast Food

Shopping (32 nearby)

Canadiana gifts · 112 m · Gift Shop
Bella's miracle shop · 118 m · Jeweller
Whitby's books & gifts · 121 m · Gift Shop

Cafes (15 nearby)

Sea side coffee · 114 m · Cafe
Whitby's coffee house · 126 m · Cafe
Zen tea house · 161 m · Cafe

Groceries (9 nearby)

The snappy corner · 135 m · Convenience
Oceanside convenience store · 142 m · Convenience
The white rock bread box · 639 m · Greengrocer

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Rexall · 829 m · Healthcare
White rock pharmacy · 894 m · Healthcare
Family care pharmacy · 931 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

Peace arch curling centre · 788 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop white rock centre @ bay 2 · 998 m · Transit

Public Schools

Elementary
White Rock Elementary School: Average 0.75 km 5.9/10
Secondary
Semiahmoo Secondary School: Above Average 1.26 km 8/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Newbridge Academy: Above Average 1.59 km 8.1/10
Elementary, Secondary
White Rock Christian Academy: Above Average 2.26 km 8.9/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Buena Vista Ave @ Beach View Ave: 0.08 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Clayton Station ( Under Construction till 2029): 13.64 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Above Average
Violent Crime Rate: Average
Property Crime Rate: Above Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 29.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 10.4%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 43.7%
Employment Rate: Below Average 47%

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

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 13.64 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 WHITE ROCK compares

This property

52 DOM

Listed

14878 Buena Vista Avenue has a sell-speed score of 38/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 7.8% — buyers have more leverage. With 616 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 V4B 1X4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V4B 1X4, 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 4.6 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Surrey East, Surrey (~14.8 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.8 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

White Rock currently sees ~0 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~5 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.3 °C baseline, ~31.8 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~1 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1323 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1376 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~46.4 mm baseline, ~51.1 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~25 days baseline, ~26 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Schools NearBy

16 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
White Rock Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.9 / 10	Distance 751 m
White Rock Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 770 m
H T Thrift Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Semiahmoo Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.26 KM
Newbridge Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
Bayridge Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Peace Arch Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
Peace Arch Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
Jessie Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 2.12 KM
White Rock Christian Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Star of the Sea	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Star of the Sea School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
South Surrey White Rock Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	3.8 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
South Meridian Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
Ray Shepherd Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
Earl Marriott Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 14878 Buena Vista Avenue

Walker's Paradise 90

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Somewhat Bikeable 38

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $6,291/month · rent estimate $5,422/month · owning nets $628/month less than renting · cash flow if rented −$1,316/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 14878 Buena Vista Avenue

$6,291 /month

Principal & Interest $5,561

Property Taxes $730

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 14878 Buena Vista Avenue, White rock is $6,291: $5,561 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $730 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

−$1,316 /month

Mortgage Payment $5,561

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,316

Break Even Down Payment 39%

Cap Rate -1.1%

Cash on Cash -5.7%

If 14878 Buena Vista Avenue, White rock were rented at $5,422 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,316 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 39% 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 14878 Buena Vista Avenue, White rock

$5,422 / month

Rent $5,422

Own $6,291

Principal: $1,788/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $4,503/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,497/mo (year 1) → ~$3,482/mo (year 20) → ~$5,193/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$4,503/mo About $919/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 14878 Buena Vista Avenue, White rock would rent for about $5,422 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: 14878 Buena Vista Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning nets $628/mo less than renting

With 20% down ($276,000) at 4.45%: $4,794/mo net cost to own in year 1 vs $5,422/mo rent

Principal paid off by year 5 $98,381

Principal paid off by year 10 $221,228

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.

Owning 14878 Buena Vista Avenue, White rock nets about $628 a month less than renting it in year 1, with $98,381 of principal paid off by year 5 and $221,228 by year 10.