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209 1576 Merklin St, White Rock BC V4B 5K2 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3182398

209 1576 Merklin Street, White Rock, British Columbia V4B 5K2

White Rock Condos for Sale

Today on the market

$450,000

Est. monthly cost $2,501/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 10, 2026 at 02:10pm

The Embassy

2 Beds

2 Baths

1051 sqft

428 $ /sqft

443.09 $ Maint. fee

1994 built

NEW

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Welcome to The Embassy in the heart of White Rock. This 1,051 sq ft 2 bed, 2 bath home has been updated over the years and has a layout that works, with the bedrooms on opposite sides for privacy. The big draw is outside: a private 20’9” x 11’3” patio facing the quiet interior courtyard, with room for a BBQ, a dining set and some planters. Inside there’s a gas fireplace in the living room, a white kitchen with space for a table, in-suite laundry and a spacious primary bedroom with two closets and an ensuite. The Embassy is a very well kept building with elevators, guest suites, gym, workshop, bike room and clubhouse. Walk to Semiahmoo Mall, Uptown White Rock, Peace Arch Hospital and transit. 1 cat or dog and all ages welcome. One storage locker, and one underground parking.

Building 25 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 7 fields

Building Details

Price	$450,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1051
Year Built	1994
Age Of Building	32
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	The Embassy
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$443.09
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Guest, Front Access, Side Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns,Smoking Restrictions
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (One), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Roof	Asphalt, Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3182398
Area	South Surrey White Rock
Neighbourhood	White Rock
City	White Rock
Postal Code	V4B 5K2
Gross Taxes	$2,937.16
Zoning	RM-3

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3182398 / Active	11-10-2026	$450,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	10'11 x 10'11 ft
Main Level	Living Room	13'0 x 13'0 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	16'11 x 16'11 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'2 x 9'2 ft
Main Level	Foyer	6'7 x 6'7 ft
Main Level	Laundry	7'8 x 7'8 ft

Bathrooms

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

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.

About the building: The Embassy

1575 Best Street, White Rock, White Rock

The Embassy building details

Building

Built: 1994
Homes: 116
Construction: Other, Frame - Wood
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS1149
Managed by: Fraser Campbell Property Mgmt
Parking: Visitor Parking, Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGasGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 1
Rentals: Allowed

Market at The Embassy

For sale: 2
Median ask: $570K
Median $/sqft: $473
Days on market: 6
Sold, past year: 9

This home

$428/sqft, 9.5% below the building median of $473.

Homes for sale at The Embassy, White Rock Recent sold listings in The Embassy, White Rock

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 12.45 km · Semiahmoo Secondary School 8/10 · 1.33 km · crime above average · sell-speed score 62/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (47 nearby)

Great clips · 311 m · Hairdresser
Family care pharmacy · 348 m · Pharmacy
Time ii dryclean · 350 m · Laundry

Restaurants (43 nearby)

Punje spice indian restaurant · 191 m · Restaurant
Silver dragon restaurant · 192 m · Restaurant
Dining wok shanghai restaurant · 287 m · Restaurant

Groceries (14 nearby)

Nature's fare markets · 387 m · Supermarket
White rock beach beer · 396 m · Beverages
Jj's bubble tea · 410 m · Beverages

Cafes (11 nearby)

Chez christophe · 310 m · Cafe
Leaf tea lounge · 314 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 345 m · Cafe

Healthcare (5 nearby)

Family care pharmacy · 348 m · Healthcare
White rock pharmacy · 353 m · Healthcare
Rexall · 404 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound north bluff rd @ everall st · 902 m · Transit

Public Schools

Elementary
White Rock Elementary School: Average 0.65 km 5.9/10
Secondary
Semiahmoo Secondary School: Above Average 1.33 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 0.79 km 8.1/10
Elementary, Secondary
White Rock Christian Academy: Above Average 1.47 km 8.9/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound 16 Ave @ 154 St: 0.06 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Clayton Station ( Under Construction till 2029): 12.45 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: $520,213

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 12.45 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

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Listed

209 1576 Merklin 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 13.5% 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 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 5K2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V4B 5K2, 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 (~13.6 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

17 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
White Rock Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 642 m
White Rock Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.9 / 10	Distance 652 m
Newbridge Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 790 m
Jessie Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Peace Arch Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.13 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 1.26 KM
Semiahmoo Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
White Rock Christian Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
South Surrey White Rock Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	3.8 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Star of the Sea	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Star of the Sea School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
Earl Marriott Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
South Meridian Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
Bayridge Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Southridge School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 209 1576 Merklin Street

Walker's Paradise 92

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bikeable 68

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $2,501/month · rent estimate $1,836/month · owning catches up with renting by year 15 · cash flow if rented −$809/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 209 1576 Merklin Street

$2,501 /month

Principal & Interest $1,813

Property Taxes $245

Maintenance fee $443

The estimated monthly cost of 209 1576 Merklin Street, White Rock is $2,501: $1,813 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $245 property tax and $443 strata fee.

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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

−$809 /month

Mortgage Payment $1,813

Monthly Cash Flow −$809

Break Even Down Payment 56%

Cap Rate -2.2%

Cash on Cash -10.8%

If 209 1576 Merklin Street, White Rock were rented at $1,836 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $809 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 56% 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 209 1576 Merklin Street, White Rock

$1,836 / month

Rent $1,836

Own $2,501

Principal: $583/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $1,918/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$488/mo (year 1) → ~$1,135/mo (year 20) → ~$1,694/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$1,918/mo About $82/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 209 1576 Merklin Street, White Rock would rent for about $1,836 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: 209 1576 Merklin Street

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 15

With 20% down ($90,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $32,081

Principal paid off by year 10 $72,140

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 209 1576 Merklin Street, White Rock is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 15, with $32,081 of principal paid off by year 5 and $72,140 by year 10.