Condo
$1,295,000
219 4500 WESTWATER DRIVE
Richmond29 days on market
MLS® R3164191
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2 bed · 2 bath · 1,090 sq ft · 1 parking
Condo · Single Family · built 2003 · 121 days on market
Listed by Taylan Altiok, Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
Realtor's description
Bright, tranquil waterfront retreat with south-west water views from every room - Steveston Harbour in the foreground, Fraser marine channel beyond, and Gulf Islands in the distance. Situated between historic Britannia Shipyard Museum and lagoon footbridge into the heart of Steveston Village - home to Canada's largest Pacific fishing fleet, more than 70 cafés and restaurants, and voted Metro Vancouver's best neighbourhood in wide-ranging CBC poll. 9'-high ceilings, abundant wraparound windows and breezy cross-ventilation. Efficient layout, large storage room, gas stove and appliance updates. Welcoming neighbours and exceptionally well maintained building, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Additional assigned parking available!
Property details
- Type
- Condo, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,090 sq ft
- Parking
- 1
- Year built
- 2003
- Property tax
- $3,258 / yr
- Strata fee
- $732 / mo ($0.67 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- Days on market
- 121
- MLS®
- R3134773
Features
- Cul-de-sac
- Wheelchair access
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- All
Floor plans
Found among the listing photos.
Monthly cost
$5,787/mo
Mortgage $4,784 · Tax $271 · Strata $732
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
If you rented it out
- Rent
- $2,046/mo
- After all costs
- −$3,940/mo
- Cap rate
- 0.9%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $4,784 · tax $271 · strata $732 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-bedroom in Richmond (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
RichmondGoogle Maps ↗
Schools
Catchment schools, Richmond School District 38
- Elementary Tomekichi Homma Elementaryhomes in this catchment
300 m away · 5100 Brunswick Dr, Richmond · 604-668-7844
- Secondary Robert A. McMath Secondaryhomes in this catchment
1.0 km away · 4251 Garry St, Richmond · 604-718-4050
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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