Condo
$499,000
2005 2378 ALPHA AVENUE
Burnabylisted today
MLS® R3174340
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1 bed · 1 bath · 634 sq ft · 1 parking
Condo · Single Family · built 1999 · 16 days on market
Listed by Chris Ball, Stilhavn Real Estate Services
Realtor's description
Welcome to The Legends, a bright and well-designed 1-bedroom home that offers comfort, functionality, and an exceptional location. The modern kitchen features stone countertops, new beautifully updated cabinetry & laminate flooring, and stainless steel appliances, opening seamlessly into a spacious living and dining area filled with natural light. A cozy gas fireplace anchors the living space, creating an inviting atmosphere for quiet evenings or entertaining friends. Enjoy the everyday luxury of in-floor radiant heating, warmth throughout the home for a low hydro bill. The generous bedroom offers a calm retreat with excellent storage and a practical layout. Perfectly positioned steps from Deer Lake Park yet just minutes to Metrotown, this home offers a rare balance of urban convenience and serene, park-side living. Set within a well-maintained building with strong rental appeal, this property is an excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer or a savvy investor.
Property details
- Type
- Condo, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 634 sq ft
- Parking
- 1
- Year built
- 1999
- Property tax
- $1,545 / yr
- Strata fee
- $350 / mo ($0.55 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Pets Allowed
- Days on market
- 16
- MLS®
- R3168705
Features
- Central location
- Elevator
- Pets Allowed
- All
Floor plans
Found among the listing photos.
Monthly cost
$2,609/mo
Mortgage $2,130 · Tax $129 · Strata $350
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
- $1,813/mo
- After all costs
- −$976/mo
- Cap rate
- 2.8%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $2,130 · tax $129 · strata $350 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 1-bedroom in Central Park/Metrotown, Burnaby (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
BurnabyGoogle Maps ↗
Schools
Catchment schools, Burnaby School District 41
- Elementary Marlborough Elementaryhomes in this catchment
300 m away · 6060 Marlborough Ave, Burnaby · 604-296-9021
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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