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$519,000

205 1473 BLACKWOOD STREET

White Rock · MLS® R3150347

2 bed · 2 bath · 1,050 sq ft · 1 parking

Condo · Single Family · built 1984 · 74 days on market

Listed by JP Velasco, Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

Realtor's description

This UPPER CORNER 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM HOME offers a bright and comfortable layout with LAMINATE FLOORING THROUGHOUT for a clean, modern feel. Enjoy the convenience of UPDATED APPLIANCES and relax by the HIGH-END GAS FIREPLACE, perfect for cozy evenings at home. The SPACIOUS LIVING AREA flows seamlessly into a BRIGHT KITCHEN featuring QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS and plenty of CABINET STORAGE, making everyday living and entertaining easy. Both BEDROOMS ARE WELL-SIZED, offering comfort and flexibility for your lifestyle. Step outside to your PRIVATE BALCONY, or unwind in the UPDATED ENSUITE complete with DOUBLE SINKS AND A GLASS SHOWER. The building also features a ROOF REPLACED IN 2018 for added peace of mind. Located in the heart of WHITE ROCK, you're just MINUTES FROM THRIFT ELEM & SHOPS!

Property details

Type: Condo, Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 1,050 sq ft
Parking: 1
Year built: 1984
Property tax: $2,590 / yr
Strata fee: $627 / mo ($0.60 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 74
MLS®: R3150347

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Features

Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Washer
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Stove

Price check

Below typical for the area (-23%)

2026 assessment: $533,300 · asking is -2.7%
Price per sq ft: $494 vs $639 median for condos in White Rock for sale (164)

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 74 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 41 days; median for 166 condos for sale; this one 74 days

Condos in White Rock. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$533,300	$2,303

The listing shows $2,590 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times White Rock'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

$3,105/mo

Mortgage $2,261 · Tax $216 · Strata $627

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

estimated payment

$2,261/ monthly

loan $415,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $103,80020%+ 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: $263,170
property transfer tax: $8,380; BC general rate
cash to close: $112,180; down + PTT
total paid: $678,370

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: $1,813/mo
After all costs: −$1,472/mo
Cap rate: 1.8%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $2,261 · tax $216 · strata $627 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-bedroom in White Rock (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: 1,398 m² (15,048 sq ft) · PID 000-758-370. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Surrey School District 36

Elementary H.T. Thrift Elementaryhomes in this catchment
700 m away · 1739 148 St, Surrey · 604-536-8712
Secondary Semiahmoo Secondaryhomes in this catchment
800 m away · 1785 148 St, Surrey · 604-536-2131

From the Surrey School District 36'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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