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$685,000

15 8968 208 STREET

Langley · MLS® R3167999

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2 bed · 2 bath · 1,438 sq ft · 2 parking

Townhouse · Single Family · built 2002 · 17 days on market

Listed by George Chan, Royal LePage Elite West

Realtor's description

Welcome to the heart of Walnut Grove, a 2 bed + flex townhome on the quiet side of the complex, ideal for first-time buyers and young families. Step outside to a private fenced backyard with patio, a rare outdoor space at this price point in Walnut Grove. Freshly updated with new carpet throughout and a new dishwasher. The renovated kitchen is the standout, extended counter space, a dedicated coffee bar, stainless steel appliances, and added storage make this a kitchen that works for everyday living. Updated powder room. Laminate flooring throughout the main living areas, tile in the kitchen, new carpet in the bedrooms. The flex room off the garage has a window, ideal as a home office, hobby space, or rec room. Walking distance to Gordon Greenwood Elementary, Walnut Grove Secondary, Walnut Grove Community Centre, and Community Park. Minutes to Walnut Grove Town Centre, trails, and highway access for an easy commute in any direction.

Property details

Type: Townhouse, Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 1,438 sq ft
Parking: 2
Year built: 2002
Property tax: $2,601 / yr
Strata fee: $388 / mo ($0.27 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed
Days on market: 17
MLS®: R3167999

Features

Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Rentals Allowed
Washer
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Stove

Floor plans

Found among the listing photos.

Price check

Below typical for the area (-7.7%)

2026 assessment: $719,000 · asking is -4.7%
Price per sq ft: $476 vs $516 median for townhouses in Langley for sale (240)

An estimate from public BC Assessment records, registered sales and the listings for sale right now, not an appraisal. Condition, renovations, views and lot all move real value.

Property insights

On market 17 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 35 days; median for 244 townhouses for sale; this one 17 days

Townhouses in Langley. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$719,000	$2,601
2025	$739,000	$2,475

Estimated tax up 5.1% from 2025 to 2026.

The listing shows $2,601 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Langley'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.

Monthly cost

$3,589/mo

Mortgage $2,984 · Tax $217 · Strata $388

20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.

estimated payment

$2,984/ monthly

loan $548,000

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $137,00020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 9, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $347,344
property transfer tax: $11,700; BC general rate
cash to close: $148,700; down + PTT
total paid: $895,344

Estimates only. Rates change daily and lenders qualify at the stress-test rate; first-time-buyer and newly-built PTT exemptions aren't applied. Talk to a mortgage broker before you offer.

If you rented it out

Rent: $2,203/mo
After all costs: −$1,737/mo
Cap rate: 2.2%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $2,984 · tax $217 · strata $388 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-bedroom in Langley (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). Averages include long-time tenants, so new leases usually ask more; houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.

BC rules for landlords

Short-term rentals are limited to the host's principal residence in most communities. gov.bc.ca
Rent increases are capped once a year at the province's set amount. gov.bc.ca
The speculation and vacancy tax applies in many areas to homes not lived in or rented out. gov.bc.ca
Selling within two years of buying can trigger the BC home flipping tax. gov.bc.ca

Location

The building's lot: 4,693 m² (50,515 sq ft) · PID 025-477-641. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Langley School District 35

Elementary Gordon Greenwood Elementaryhomes in this catchment
700 m away · 9175 206 St, Langley · 604-882-0114
Secondary Walnut Grove Secondaryhomes in this catchment
300 m away · 8919 Walnut Grove Dr, Langley · 604-882-0220

From the Langley School District 35'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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