
Richmond · MLS® R3177920
221
872 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 2012 · 8 days on market
listed by Shafik Ladha, RE/MAX Westcoast
Welcome to Saffron by Ledingham McAllister - A well-regarded community in the heart of Richmond! Ideally located just a short walk from Richmond Centre, SkyTrain, restaurants, parks, & everyday essentials, this home offers the convenience of a truly walkable lifestyle while tucked away in a quiet courtyard setting. This well-designed 2-bed, 2-bath home features nearly 900 SF of bright & functional living space with an open-concept layout. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & ample cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to the spacious living & dining areas. Positioned on the quiet side of the building & overlooking the site of a future city park currently under development. A stone throw away from William Cook Elementary!
found among the listing photos.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $2,597 · tax $191 · strata $431 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in Richmond: CMHC's average there ($2,046) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Vancouver area, then down 0.8% with Vancouver's asking rents, 2025 Q4 → 2026 Q2. (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025; CMHC Rental Market Report 2025, table 6.0 (rents on units that turned over to a new tenant); trend: Statistics Canada.) Houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.
Catchment schools, Richmond School District 38
200 m away · 8600 Cook Rd, Richmond · 604-668-6454
900 m away · 6611 No. 4 Rd, Richmond · 604-668-6212
From the Richmond School District 38's published catchment maps. A catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed seat, and French immersion and choice programs work differently. The district confirms catchment: check with its school locator.
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Rapid transit: Richmond–Brighouse SkyTrain station, 700 m (about 11 min walk); Lansdowne SkyTrain station, 1.3 km (about 20 min walk).
| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $668,000 | $2,364 |
| 2025 | $718,000 | $2,293 |
Estimated tax up 3.1% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $2,293 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Richmond's residential tax rate for that year (Province of BC, local government statistics). Leaves out the home owner grant, parcel taxes and utility charges; the city's tax notice is the real figure.
Condos in Richmond. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
The BC Wildfire Service rates Vancouver's wildland urban interface as risk class 5 of 5 (lowest; 1 is the highest). One wildfire of 10 hectares or more burned within 5 km since 2006: 2018 (13 ha). Some insurers price for wildfire, and FireSmart BC has a free home assessment guide.
Source: BC Wildfire Service, WUI risk class and fire perimeters
From public government maps, matched to the listing's map pin. Maps can be out of date or miss a lot line; confirm with the municipality.
the building's lot: 12,948 m² (139,371 sq ft) · PID 028-895-843. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Rapid transit: Richmond–Brighouse SkyTrain station, 700 m (about 11 min walk); Lansdowne SkyTrain station, 1.3 km (about 20 min walk).
Walkability 94/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 26 places to eat or drink, 16 cafes, 10 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 2 pharmacies, 33 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.