1 / 30

$1,085,000

28 39893 GOVERNMENT ROAD

Squamish · MLS® R3164194

3 bed · 3 bath · 1,546 sq ft · 2 parking

Townhouse · Single Family · built 2010 · 28 days on market

Listed by Mike Jones, Macdonald Realty

Realtor's description

One of the brightest homes in The Elements! Located in the newest phase of this highly desirable Northyards community, this architecturally designed 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome is private, spacious and surrounded by trees. Inside, 9' ceilings on the main floor, huge windows and a wide, open layout create a warm, creative space filled with natural light. Enjoy a beautifully laid out kitchen, generous bedrooms, an updated primary bathroom, bamboo flooring, a gas fireplace, an oversized single garage and parking for two cars. Centrally located right next to the river for fishing, walking and swimming, with the recreation centre an easy walk away and a flat bike ride to shops, restaurants, schools and just about everything in town. A bright, peaceful and incredibly convenient place to call home.

Property details

Type: Townhouse, Single Family
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Living area: 1,546 sq ft
Parking: 2
Year built: 2010
Property tax: $4,218 / yr
Strata fee: $455 / mo ($0.29 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 28
MLS®: R3164194

Features

Cul-de-sac
Treed
Pets Allowed With Restrictions
All

Floor plans

Found among the listing photos.

Price check

Typical for the area (-3.1%)

2026 assessment: $1,017,000 · asking is +6.7%
Price per sq ft: $702 vs $724 median for townhouses in Squamish for sale (58)

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 28 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 29 days; median for 58 townhouses for sale; this one 28 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$1,017,000	$4,218
2025	$1,058,000	$4,021

Estimated tax up 4.9% from 2025 to 2026.

The listing shows $4,218 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Squamish'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

$5,534/mo

Mortgage $4,727 · Tax $352 · Strata $455

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

estimated payment

$4,727/ monthly

loan $868,000

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $217,00020%+ 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: $550,172
property transfer tax: $19,700; BC general rate
cash to close: $236,700; down + PTT
total paid: $1,418,172

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: $2,086/mo
After all costs: −$3,790/mo
Cap rate: 1.0%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $4,727 · tax $352 · strata $455 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 3+ bedroom in Squamish (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: 14,361 m² (154,580 sq ft) · PID 028-373-383. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

SquamishGoogle Maps ↗

Location

SquamishGoogle Maps ↗

Good to know

Floodplain
This address is within a designated floodplain on the provincial floodplain maps (Squamish River). Local rules can set things like minimum floor heights; the municipality can confirm what applies.
Source: Province of BC, Mapped Floodplains in BC
Wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service rates Squamish's wildland urban interface as risk class 2 of 5 (high; 1 is the highest). One wildfire of 10 hectares or more burned within 5 km since 2006: 2025 (60 ha). Some insurers price for wildfire, and FireSmart BC has a free home assessment guide.
Source: BC Wildfire Service, WUI risk class and fire perimeters

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.

Keep private notes and ratings on homes you're considering. Sign in (email only) and they follow you to every device.