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417 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 2026 · 9 days on market
listed by Alex Van, Stonehaus Realty Corp.
Welcome to Unit 233 at First & Royal! This brand-new 417 sqft studio home makes smart use of every square foot, with a functional layout and bonus den offering extra flexibility for a home office, storage or creative space. A standout feature rarely found in a studio: TWO A/C units, including a dedicated unit for the den, for added comfort year-round! Enjoy a full-size kitchen appliance package, in-suite washer and dryer, PLUS 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker-a rare and valuable bonus for a studio home. Residents can enjoy an impressive lineup of amenities, including a rooftop lounge, fitness centre, theatre, co-working space, party room, garden plots and dog play areas. Centrally located in New West, close to transit, shopping, restaurants, parks and everyday essentials, with easy access to surrounding cities. Whether you're entering the market or seeking an investment opportunity, this is a fantastic chance to own a brand-new home with practical features that maximize comfort and value. Don't miss out!
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $1,628 · strata $214 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a studio in New Westminster: CMHC's average there ($1,531) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Vancouver area, then down 1.5% 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.
Catchment schools, New Westminster School District 40
200 m away · 85 Merivale St, New Westminster · 604-517-6050
1.4 km away · 701 Park Cres, New Westminster · 604-517-5940
2.1 km away · 820 6th St, New Westminster · 604-517-6122
From the New Westminster School District 40'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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Rapid transit: Columbia SkyTrain station, 600 m (about 9 min walk); New Westminster SkyTrain station, 1.1 km (about 18 min walk).
| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,022,000 | $182,244 |
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times New Westminster'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.
This address is on the Heritage Revitalization Agreement (New Westminster) as "E.M.N Woods House". Exterior changes can need a heritage permit, and some heritage homes qualify for grants or incentives; the municipality can confirm.
Source: BC Heritage Branch, historic places and conservation areas
From public government maps, matched to the listing's map pin. Maps can be out of date or miss a lot line; confirm with the municipality.
the building's lot: 4,457 m² (47,975 sq ft) · PID 032-820-691. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Rapid transit: Columbia SkyTrain station, 600 m (about 9 min walk); New Westminster SkyTrain station, 1.1 km (about 18 min walk).
Walkability 76/100 · Walkable: many errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 9 places to eat or drink, 1 cafe, 8 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 1 pharmacy, 23 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.
Condos in New Westminster. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.