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201 1255 Best St, White Rock BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3141417

80 days on the market

$558,000

Est. Mortgage $2,469/mo

Listing updated: Aug 12, 2026 at 11:09am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 18, 2026 at 12:40pm

The Ambassador

2 Beds

2 Baths

1277 sqft

437 $ /sqft

603.9 $ Maint. fee

1989 built

80 days on the market

$558,000

Est. $2,469/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 12, 2026 at 11:09am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 18, 2026 at 12:40pm

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Exterior Front Photo of 201 1255 Best Street, White Rock, BC

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Family Room Photo of 201 1255 Best Street, White Rock, BC

Dining Area Photo of 201 1255 Best Street, White Rock, BC

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Welcome to this bright, spacious and move-in perfect second floor corner unit in the heart of White Rock. This home is filled with natural light from large windows and offers the privacy and comfort of a desirable corner location. The generous living and dining areas flow seamlessly to a private sundeck, perfect for morning coffee, entertaining, or enjoying outdoor living. The well-appointed kitchen features ample cabinetry and workspace, while the spacious primary bedroom includes tons of storage and full ensuite. A second bedroom and full bathroom provide flexibility for guests, family, or a home office. Conveniently located just minutes from White Rock Beach, shopping, restaurants, parks, and transit, all ages welcome - you will love living here! Book your private viewing today!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Electric, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	0
Flooring	Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Wall/Wall/Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$558,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1277
Year Built	1989
Age Of Building	37
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Clubhouse, Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Building Name	The Ambassador
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$603.9
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Clubhouse, Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Not Allowed,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	No Cats, No Dogs, No
Units In Development	23

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3141417
Area	South Surrey White Rock
Neighbourhood	White Rock
City	White Rock
Postal Code	V4B 4E1
Gross Taxes	$2,852.89
Zoning	MF

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3141417 / Active	06-30-2026	$558,000
to view full Property History (2 earlier records)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	15'8 x 15'8 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'1 x 11'1 ft
Main Level	Living Room	16'7 x 16'7 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Main Level	Foyer	5'0 x 5'0 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/24)

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 0.26 km 5.9/10
Secondary
Semiahmoo Secondary School: Above Average 1.68 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 1.38 km 8.1/10
Elementary, Secondary
White Rock Christian Academy: Above Average 2.07 km 8.9/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Buena Vista Ave @ Merklin St: 0.15 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Clayton Station ( Under Construction till 2029): 12.93 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

62 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $635,562

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 12.93 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

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201 1255 Best Street has a sell-speed score of 62/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 13.9% below comparable active properties in White Rock, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 16.2% — conditions are balanced. With only 321 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 V4B 4E1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V4B 4E1, 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 (~14.1 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

Restaurants (59 nearby)

Fishin' chips · 356 m · Restaurant
Taka's sushi · 381 m · Restaurant
Damiano's pizza · 405 m · Restaurant

Shopping (45 nearby)

Pacific barber shop · 358 m · Hairdresser
White rock pharmacy · 413 m · Pharmacy
Honeylush hair studio · 446 m · Hairdresser

Groceries (16 nearby)

The white rock bread box · 376 m · Greengrocer
Hillcrest bakery and deli · 440 m · Bakery
Thrifty foods · 552 m · Supermarket

Cafes (16 nearby)

Islands café · 374 m · Cafe
Five corners cafe · 412 m · Cafe
Bean around the world coffees · 444 m · Cafe

Healthcare (4 nearby)

White rock pharmacy · 413 m · Healthcare
Rexall · 548 m · Healthcare
Family care pharmacy · 659 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound north bluff rd @ finlay st · 830 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

15 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
White Rock Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 246 m
White Rock Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.9 / 10	Distance 264 m
Peace Arch Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 984 m
Peace Arch Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
Newbridge Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
H T Thrift Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
Jessie Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Semiahmoo Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.68 KM
South Meridian Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
Earl Marriott Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.88 KM
White Rock Christian Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
South Surrey White Rock Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	3.8 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Star of the Sea	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
Star of the Sea School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
Bayridge Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 201 1255 Best Street

Car-Dependent 90

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus

Somewhat
Bikeable 65

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $238

Maintenance fee 603.9

A 20% down payment of $111,600 on this $558,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $2,131/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $2,973/month, $238 property tax, $604 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 12, 2026

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With $2,054/month in estimated rental income against $3,028/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$974/month. A 57% down payment would reach break-even.

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