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303 1500 Merklin St, White Rock BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3143096

62 days on the market

$499,999

Est. Mortgage $2,212/mo

Listing updated: Jul 6, 2026 at 03:09pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 04:45am

Cimarron

2 Beds

2 Baths

1142 sqft

438 $ /sqft

560.48 $ Maint. fee

1990 built

62 days on the market

$499,999

Est. $2,212/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 6, 2026 at 03:09pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 04:45am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 303 1500 Merklin Street, White Rock, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 303 1500 Merklin Street, White Rock, BC

Living Room Photo of 303 1500 Merklin Street, White Rock, BC

Family Room Photo of 303 1500 Merklin Street, White Rock, BC

Dining Area Photo of 303 1500 Merklin Street, White Rock, BC

Kitchen Photo of 303 1500 Merklin Street, White Rock, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 303 1500 Merklin Street, White Rock, BC

Pantry Photo of 303 1500 Merklin Street, White Rock, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 303 1500 Merklin Street, White Rock, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 303 1500 Merklin Street, White Rock, BC

CIMARRON! Bright and spacious top-floor 2 bed, 2 bath condo in the heart of White Rock. This well-maintained 1,142 sq.ft. home offers an open living/dining area with gas fireplace, skylights, a generous kitchen, and a versatile eating area that can work as a home office or den. The primary bedroom fits a king bed and features a 3-piece ensuite. Enjoy a private covered balcony overlooking lush, manicured gardens with a view toward Mount Baker. Well kept and move-in ready within walking distance to Semiahmoo Mall, White Rock Beach, hospital, shopping, schools and transit. 1 cat permitted, no dogs. Includes 1 covered parking stall and locker #13.

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Mount Baker
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$499,999
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1142
Year Built	1990
Age Of Building	36
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Recreation Facilities, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management
Building Name	Cimarron
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$560.48
Community Features	Adult Oriented, Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Recreation Facilities, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Rear Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Age Restrictions,Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Age Restricted 55+
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, No Dogs, Number Limit (One), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Restrictions	100
Units In Development	16

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3143096
Area	South Surrey White Rock
Neighbourhood	White Rock
City	White Rock
Postal Code	V4B 4C5
Gross Taxes	$2,443.51
Zoning	RM2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3143096 / Active	07-06-2026	$499,999
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	13' x 13' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	13' x 13' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	8'5 x 8'5 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	15'11 x 15'11 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11' x 11' ft
Main Level	Laundry	8'2 x 8'2 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: RE/MAX Michael Cowling and Associates 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 0.55 km 5.9/10
Secondary
Semiahmoo Secondary School: Above Average 1.38 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 0.9 km 8.1/10
Elementary, Secondary
White Rock Christian Academy: Above Average 1.58 km 8.9/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Russell Ave @ Merklin St: 0.04 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Clayton Station ( Under Construction till 2029): 12.54 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

57 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $521,999

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 12.54 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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303 1500 Merklin Street has a sell-speed score of 57/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 4.4% 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 12.7% — conditions are balanced. With only 2310 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 4C5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V4B 4C5, 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 (~13.7 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 · 274 m · Pharmacy
Time ii dryclean · 321 m · Laundry
Envy nail salon & tanning · 337 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (42 nearby)

Punje spice indian restaurant · 226 m · Restaurant
Silver dragon restaurant · 237 m · Restaurant
Kappa japanese restaurant · 246 m · Restaurant

Groceries (14 nearby)

Hillcrest bakery and deli · 350 m · Bakery
White rock beach beer · 380 m · Beverages
Nature's fare markets · 408 m · Supermarket

Cafes (11 nearby)

Chez christophe · 325 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 348 m · Cafe
Leaf tea lounge · 371 m · Cafe

Healthcare (5 nearby)

White rock pharmacy · 274 m · Healthcare
Family care pharmacy · 350 m · Healthcare
Rexall · 363 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound buena vista ave @ maple st · 855 m · Transit

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 538 m
White Rock Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.9 / 10	Distance 548 m
Newbridge Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 897 m
Peace Arch Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.07 KM
Jessie Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 1.15 KM
Peace Arch Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
H T Thrift Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.28 KM
Semiahmoo Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
White Rock Christian Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.58 KM
South Surrey White Rock Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	3.8 / 10	Distance 1.74 KM
South Meridian Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.79 KM
Earl Marriott Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
Star of the Sea	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
Star of the Sea School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Bayridge Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Southridge School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 303 1500 Merklin Street

Car-Dependent 92

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 68

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $204

Maintenance fee 560.48

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $2,674/month in total housing costs on this $499,999 property — $1,910 mortgage payment, $204 property tax, $560 maintenance fee.

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Based on $1,937/month estimated rent and $2,732/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$795/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 54%.

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