1491 Merklin St, White Rock BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3117316

132 days on the market
$699,000
Est. Mortgage $3,092/mo
Listing updated:
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Hazelmere
2 Beds
2 Baths
1199 sqft
583 $ /sqft
389.25 $ Maint. fee
1979 built
132 days on the market
$699,000
$730,000
Est. $3,092/mo with 20% down
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:

Property Details for 1491 Merklin Street

Bright and spacious 1260 sq ft townhouse located in the heart of White Rock! Features 2 beds, 2 baths, and an incredibly large outdoor patio. Spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, a large living room and beautiful skylights on the top floor. Perfect home for a family! With the central location near shopping, schools, parks and walking distance to White Rock beach.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features None
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace 1
Heating Type Baseboard, Electric
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 1
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Structures Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $699,000
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Bathrooms 2
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Bathrooms 1
Floor Area Total (sqft) 1199
Year Built 1979
Age Of Building 47
Building Type Townhouse
Property Type Residential
Architecture Style 3 Storey
Stories 3
Building Amenities Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Building Name Hazelmere
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee $389.25
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Utility Type Community
Utility Sewer Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Carport Multiple, Tandem
Total Parking Spaces 1
Strata Restrictions Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions Yes

Lot & Land

MLS® # R3117316
Area South Surrey White Rock
Neighbourhood White Rock
City White Rock
Postal Code V4B 4C4
Gross Taxes $3,528.97
Zoning RES

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3117316 / Active 04-27-2026 $699,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Below Foyer 9'10 x 9'10 ft
Below Storage 9'8 x 9'8 ft
Main Level Living Room 15'11 x 15'11 ft
Main Level Kitchen 9'8 x 9'8 ft
Main Level Dining Room 12' x 12' ft
Above Level Primary Bedroom 16'6 x 16'6 ft
Above Level Walk-In Closet 7'3 x 7'3 ft
Above Level Bedroom 10'6 x 10'6 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #2
Above Level No #4

Listed by: Westview 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
White Rock Elementary School
Average 0.46 km 5.9/10
Secondary
Semiahmoo Secondary School
Above Average 1.36 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 0.94 km 8.1/10
Elementary, Secondary
White Rock Christian Academy
Above Average 1.63 km 8.9/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Russell Ave @ Merklin St
0.06 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Clayton Station ( Under Construction till 2029)
12.64 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Below Average 18.5%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average 10.9%
Owner Occupied
Below Average 55.2%
Employment Rate
Below Average 30.8%

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

No data
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
Price competition grade
No comparable data
Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 12.64 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
132 DOM
Listed
White Rock avg
White Rock avg

1491 Merklin Street 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. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V4B 4C4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V4B 4C4, 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 (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Surrey East, Surrey (~13.8 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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (47 nearby)

  • White rock pharmacy · 179 m · Pharmacy
  • Time ii dryclean · 254 m · Laundry
  • Envy nail salon & tanning · 256 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (42 nearby)

  • Kappa japanese restaurant · 155 m · Restaurant
  • Dining wok shanghai restaurant · 183 m · Restaurant
  • Pho 777 vietnamese restaurant · 220 m · Restaurant

Groceries (13 nearby)

  • Hillcrest bakery and deli · 256 m · Bakery
  • White rock beach beer · 317 m · Beverages
  • Thrifty foods · 343 m · Supermarket

Cafes (11 nearby)

  • Bean around the world coffees · 282 m · Cafe
  • Chez christophe · 290 m · Cafe
  • Leaf tea lounge · 369 m · Cafe

Healthcare (5 nearby)

  • White rock pharmacy · 179 m · Healthcare
  • Rexall · 283 m · Healthcare
  • Family care pharmacy · 303 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

  • Bus stop eastbound north bluff rd @ everall st · 873 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

16 Schools are within 3km

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance

White Rock Elementary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

5.9 / 10

Distance

446 m

White Rock Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

In Catchment
5.9 / 10

Distance

456 m

Newbridge Academy

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

8.1 / 10

Distance

940 m

Peace Arch Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

5.9 / 10

Distance

1.11 KM

Jessie Lee Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

5.2 / 10

Distance

1.23 KM

H T Thrift Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

6.8 / 10

Distance

1.24 KM

Peace Arch Elementary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

5.9 / 10

Distance

1.24 KM

Semiahmoo Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

In Catchment
8.0 / 10

Distance

1.36 KM

White Rock Christian Academy

Independent

Grades Served

K-12

Catchment Info

8.9 / 10

Distance

1.63 KM

South Surrey White Rock Learning Centre

Public

Grades Served

10-12

Catchment Info

3.8 / 10

Distance

1.83 KM

South Meridian Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

5.4 / 10

Distance

1.84 KM

Star of the Sea

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

4.6 / 10

Distance

1.86 KM

Earl Marriott Secondary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

9.6 / 10

Distance

1.87 KM

Star of the Sea School

Independent

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

8.7 / 10

Distance

1.94 KM

Bayridge Elementary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

6.7 / 10

Distance

2.26 KM

Southridge School

Independent

Grades Served

K-12

Catchment Info

10.0 / 10

Distance

2.71 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 1491 Merklin Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 94

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
66

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 1491 Merklin Street

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $294
Maintenance fee 389.25
Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($139,800), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $3,353/month — $2,670 principal & interest, $294 property tax, $389 maintenance fee.
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At an estimated rental income of $2,506/month, this property runs a $904/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 48% down.
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Walkability & Transit Near 1491 Merklin Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 94

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
66

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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