Brentwood Park is a quiet and attractive neighbourhood nestled in North Burnaby. It is a primarily residential area of single-family detached homes with some high- and low-rise apartment buildings near Springer Avenue. Some recent additions are new condominium developments near the area's SkyTrain stations, which provide lower-priced real estate options for young professionals and small families. Only 20 minutes from Vancouver and 10 minutes from Simon Fraser University, the neighbourhood has excellent transit links. Brentwood Park real estate market consists of a good mix of single detached homes and condos with an average of three bedrooms.
A unique geographical characteristic of Brentwood Park is its winding, tree-lined streets with the park that shares its name at its centre. Brentwood Park is ideal for short walks and features great views of Burnaby Mountain and the North Shore mountains.
Condominiums in Brentwood Park can also offer unobstructed views of the North Shore Mountains, downtown Vancouver, and Mount Baker, and have an average price of $260,000, a good price for first time buyers. The average home is $640,000, which is about average for real estate in surrounding Burnaby neighbourhoods. Condos can start as low as $189,000, townhouses at $379,000, and houses, $640,000 and up. View Brentwood Park MLS® listings and upcoming open houses
Brentwood Park Amenities
Brentwood Park Shopping
Brentwood Town Centre has over 110 shops and services including London Drugs, Zellers, Sears, a toddler's play area, two major financial institutions, and dental and medical centres.
Schools and Education in Brentwood Park
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Brentwood Park Cafés and Restaurants
Brentwood Park is home to a wide array of different cuisines. There are a number of excellent Italian restaurants in the neighbourhood, along with popular chain restaurants such as The Keg, White Spot Mountain and De Dutch Pannekoek House. Locals also enjoy cozy pubs, like the Mountain Shadow Pub, and sushi restaurants, like Tataya Sushi.
Brentwood Sports and Recreation
There are a number of green spaces and recreational facilities in the area. BrentwoodParkitself is situated in the middle of the neighbourhood and is ideal for leisurely strolls that boast fantastic views of Burnaby Mountain and the North Shore Mountains.
There is also an urban park, Beecher Park, between Springer Avenue and Delta Avenue. It has forested areas, a sports field, a playground and a hiking trail. Beecher's Creek, a habitat for local salmon that joins Still Creek, also runs through the park.
Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre offers a public pool, waterslide, children's water play area, sauna, steam room, weight room, fitness classes and room rentals. Confederation Centre offers a seniors' lounge, snooker room, arts and crafts room and craft store, daily hot lunch program, banquet hall and other facilities. Finally, the McGill Branch of the Burnaby Public Library is also located in Brentwood Park.
Brentwood Park Transportation
Brentwood Park is serviced by two new stations on the Millenium SkyTrain line, Brentwood Station and Holdom Station. There is also a busy bus loop from Brentwood Station to Nanaimo Station, The University of British Columbia, Kootenay Loop, Simon Fraser University and Metrotown.
Brentwood Park Property Statistics
Home Prices* Houses $640,000 Townhouses $379,000 Apartments $260,000
*Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
Brentwood Park Demographics
Population* 5,288 *Source: BC Stats
Occupancy* Fully Owned 67.4% Rented 32.6%
*Source: BC Stats
Dwellings* Detached 38% Apartments 62%
*Source: BC Stats
Neighbourhoods surrounding Brentwood Park
- Capitol Hill
- Willingdon Heights
- Cascade Heights
- Simon Fraser University
