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306 1280 Merklin St, White Rock BC V4B 4B9 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3179794

306 1280 Merklin Street, White Rock, British Columbia V4B 4B9

White Rock Condos for Sale

4 days on the market

$499,000

Est. Mortgage $2,208/mo

Listing updated: Nov 2, 2026 at 05:35pm

EstateBlock checked: Nov 3, 2026 at 09:45am

Patterson

2 Beds

2 Baths

967 sqft

516 $ /sqft

430 $ Maint. fee

2000 built

21.9% cheaper than comps

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED CONDO IN THE HEART OF WHITE ROCK! Welcome to The Patterson, where style and comfort come together. This inviting home features a stunning kitchen with warm wood cabinetry, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and a contemporary backsplash. Bright, open living and dining areas offer attractive flooring, modern lighting and a cozy fireplace with decorative tile surround. Enjoy a spacious bedroom, two updated bathrooms and a covered balcony ideal for morning coffee or relaxing outdoors. Thoughtful finishes and generous natural light create a welcoming atmosphere throughout. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, transit and White Rock's beautiful beach and promenade. Move-in ready and a pleasure to show! This is White Rock living at its finest!

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
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Peak-a-boo Ocean
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$499,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	967
Year Built	2000
Age Of Building	26
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Snow Removal
Building Name	Patterson
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$430
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3179794
Area	South Surrey White Rock
Neighbourhood	White Rock
City	White Rock
Postal Code	V4B 4B9
Gross Taxes	$2,868.67
Zoning	MF

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3179794 / Active	10-30-2026	$499,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10'3 x 10'3 ft
Main Level	Living Room	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'4 x 11'4 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	8'1 x 8'1 ft
Main Level	Laundry	5'1 x 5'1 ft
Main Level	Foyer	5'6 x 5'6 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: RE/MAX Colonial Pacific 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.

About the building: The Paterson

1280 Merklin Street, White Rock, White Rock

The Paterson building details

Building

Built: 2001
Homes: 28 in 3 storeys
Construction: Frame - Wood
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS4324
Managed by: Davin Management
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: ManagementGasGardeningGarbage Pickup

Bylaws on record

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

Market at The Paterson

For sale: 1
Median ask: $499K
Median $/sqft: $516
Days on market: 4

This home

$516/sqft, in line with the building median of $516.

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

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

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
White Rock Elementary School: Average 0.23 km 5.9/10
Secondary
Semiahmoo Secondary School: Above Average 1.63 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 1.34 km 8.1/10
Elementary, Secondary
White Rock Christian Academy: Above Average 2.04 km 8.9/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Buena Vista Ave @ Merklin St: 0.16 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

73 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

A+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $608,281

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

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

This property

4 DOM

Listed

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306 1280 Merklin Street has a sell-speed score of 73/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 21.9% 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 likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V4B 4B9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V4B 4B9, 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 (~14.1 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 (61 nearby)

Fishin' chips · 313 m · Restaurant
Taka's sushi · 363 m · Restaurant
Grounds & greens cafe · 382 m · Restaurant

Shopping (51 nearby)

Pacific barber shop · 344 m · Hairdresser
White rock pharmacy · 368 m · Pharmacy
Honeylush hair studio · 399 m · Hairdresser

Cafes (17 nearby)

Islands café · 343 m · Cafe
Five corners cafe · 392 m · Cafe
Bean around the world coffees · 397 m · Cafe

Groceries (16 nearby)

The white rock bread box · 339 m · Greengrocer
Hillcrest bakery and deli · 393 m · Bakery
Thrifty foods · 505 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (4 nearby)

White rock pharmacy · 368 m · Healthcare
Rexall · 501 m · Healthcare
Family care pharmacy · 614 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop white rock centre @ bay 7 · 843 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 206 m
White Rock Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.9 / 10	Distance 225 m
Peace Arch Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Peace Arch Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
Newbridge Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.34 KM
H T Thrift Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.49 KM
Jessie Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.2 / 10	Distance 1.62 KM
Semiahmoo Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
South Meridian Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
Earl Marriott Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
White Rock Christian Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.04 KM
South Surrey White Rock Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	3.8 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
Star of the Sea	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Star of the Sea School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
Bayridge Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 306 1280 Merklin Street

Car-Dependent 95

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 63

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 306 1280 Merklin Street

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Property Taxes $239

Maintenance fee 430

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $2,575/month in total housing costs on this $499,000 property — $1,906 mortgage payment, $239 property tax, $430 maintenance fee.

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Based on $1,933/month estimated rent and $2,633/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$700/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 50%.

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