New Westminster continues to provide home buyers with fantastic-value homes near the Fraser River, without the inconvenience of having to cross a bridge to access Vancouver, and with the added benefit of great SkyTrain links. In fact, the Uptown neighbourhood recently made our list of the five best neighbourhoods for condo investors.
We found a selection of five great properties on the market in the area, including a good-sized starter unit listed for less than $170K, up to a spectacular family character home for less than half what you’d pay for it on the West Side.
Check out our top five picks for great-value properties in this increasingly popular neighbourhood. Click through the links below to see the full listings and photo galleries of each of these charming homes.
As these properties are sold, the online listings may no longer be available.
Royal Avenue
$168,900
One-bedroom, one-bathroom condo
678 square feet
Cost per square foot: $249
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If you’re looking for something truly affordable, this one-bedroom unit is an unheard-of $249 per square foot, in a building that has newer roof, boiler, plumbing, elevator and hall carpets. This suite has been renovated including new flooring, paint, kitchen cabinets and appliances, including brand new fridge, and it benefits from a south-facing sundeck. The building is also currently all its sundecks upgraded, with new aluminum railings and new sliding doors, all of which has been paid for by the current owner. It’s also in a central location, right across the street from Douglas College and nice size deck facing straight south. It has parking, storage, allows for pets and some rentals, and seems like a steal to us!
Queens Avenue
$275,000
Two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo
989 square feet
Cost per square foot: $278
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If you need a bit more space but are still on a tight budget, how about this two-bed, two-bath corner unit that comes in just under 1,000 square feet? It has large windows that look out to lovely greenery and a spacious patio. The unit has a good layout, hardwood flooring throughout, two big bedrooms, and updated kitchen and bathrooms. It’s in a well-maintained concrete building with newer roof, boiler and piping, and comes with parking and a locker. The building’s recreation facilities included a large games room ,gym and outdoor heated pool with new deck membrane. All this within a quick walk to the SkyTrain, Douglas College, the Quay, schools, shops ,parks and restaurants.
Eleventh Street
$399,900
Two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo
980 square feet
Cost per square foot: $408
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Want a two-bedroom unit that is already gorgeously renovated? The previous owners of this 980-square-foot condo are professional contractors whose work has been seen in some of New West's best renovation projects, and this is the home they did for themselves. It’s spacious and open with hardwood floors throughout, a renovated kitchen and bathroom with several unique components and top-quality appliances. BBQs are allowed on the large balcony, and amenities include an indoor heated pool, fitness center and bike room. It also has in-suite laundry, plus parking and a storage locker, and is a short walk to New Westminster SkyTrain and Douglas College.
River Drive
$998,000
Three-bedroom, four-bathroom duplex
1,920 square feet
Cost per square foot: $519
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Can you imagine being able to buy a stunning new half-duplex on the waterfront for less than a million bucks in central Vancouver? This immaculate 1,920-square-foot custom home has an open-concept living-dining and kitchen area, a 60-square-foot front deck overlooking fabulous river views, powder room, thoughtfully designed mudroom/utility room with a separate entrance, plus a private back yard complete with paved patio area and a fenced grass yard. On the top level are three good-sized bedrooms, with the master enjoying a walk-in closet and luxury ensuite. The lower level offers a flexible space with a separate front entrance, perfect for a nanny suite or additional family living quarters. Throughout are high-quality finishings such as engineered oak floors, maple cabinets, quartz counters, gas range and stainless-steel appliances.
Fourth Avenue
$1,225,000
Five-bedroom, three-bathroom house
2,328 square feet
Cost per square foot: $526
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Sure, it’s well over a million dollars, but we don’t even want to think about what this gorgeous home would cost on the West Side, and the per-square-foot cost is still relatively low. This large character house has been renovated to a modern family home that has not lost any of its heritage charm. The three levels of living space could work perfectly for one large family, or two families, with a suite that could be used for rental. The main floor offers a grand living space, stunning kitchen, elegant dining room, chic bathroom and a bedroom that can be used as a main-level master, plus a 450-square-foot sun deck. Upstairs offers two more bedrooms, tonnes of storage and a full bathroom. Downstairs is a self-contained suite with two bedrooms and a large bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and its own laundry. And below the suite is 217 square feet of workshop that can be used flexibly. There’s also a huge backyard with two storage sheds.
