2 9739 University Crescent

Burnaby · MLS® R3174625

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1,720 sq ft · Townhouse · Single Family · built 2021 · 17 days on market

listed by Garrick Chu, Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd.

realtor's description

Fraser by renowned developer Mosaic in the heart of UniverCity at SFU. This spacious south-facing 4-level townhome offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 full + 1 half) plus a flexible den/home office. Bright open-concept main floor with 10' ceilings, large windows, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and direct access to a private fenced patio. Upper level features 2 bedrooms, full bath and laundry; top floor is a private primary suite with ensuite. Radiant heating, in-suite laundry and 1 secured parking stall with direct access. Steps to SFU, transit, shops, cafés, parks and trails.

property details

type: Townhouse, Single Family
bedrooms: 3
bathrooms: 3
living area: 1,720 sq ft
parking: 1
year built: 2021
property tax: $3,480 / yr
strata fee: $901 / mo ($0.52 / sq ft)
strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
days on market: 17
MLS®: R3174625

features

Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
All
Refrigerator
Dishwasher

the market here

listed now: 51 days; median for 210 townhouses for sale; this one 17 days

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

property tax by year

year	assessed	est. tax
2026	$1,059,000	$3,477
2025	$1,099,000	$3,272

Estimated tax up 6.3% from 2025 to 2026.

The listing shows $3,480 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Burnaby'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

$5,544/mo

Mortgage $4,353 · Tax $290 · Strata $901

20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.

estimated payment

$4,353/ monthly

loan $791,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $197,80020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.44%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 30, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $514,618
property transfer tax: $17,780; BC general rate
cash to close: $215,580; down + PTT
total paid: $1,305,818

first-time buyernewly builtforeign national

Estimates only. Rates change daily and lenders qualify at the stress-test rate. Talk to a mortgage broker before you offer. Transfer tax: 1% to $200k, 2% to $2M, 3% to $3M, 5% above. First-time buyers pay nothing on the first $500k for homes up to $835k (phasing out by $860k); newly built homes are exempt up to $1.1M (phasing out by $1.15M). Both need Canadian citizenship or permanent residence and other conditions; the 20% foreign buyer tax applies in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, the Capital Region, Central Okanagan and Nanaimo.

if you rented it out

rent: $2,770/mo
after all costs: −$3,171/mo
cap rate: 1.4%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $4,353 · tax $290 · strata $901 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent is today's market rent for a 3+ bedroom in North Burnaby, Burnaby: CMHC's average there ($2,345) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Vancouver area, then down 3.5% 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.

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: 7,842 m² (84,411 sq ft) · PID 031-414-699. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Rapid transit: Burquitlam SkyTrain station, 2.1 km (about 33 min walk).

schools

Catchment schools, Burnaby School District 41

Elementary University Highlands Elementaryhomes in this catchment
200 m away · 9388 Tower Rd, Burnaby · 604-296-9036

From the Burnaby School District 41'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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