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$1,088,000

37 12871 JACK BELL DRIVE

Richmond · MLS® R3162935

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4 bed · 3 bath · 1,603 sq ft · 2 parking

Townhouse · Single Family · built 1994 · 30 days on market

Listed by Martin Ng, RE/MAX Crest Realty

Realtor's description

Welcome to Capistrano! This fully renovated 4-bed, 2.5-bath townhome offers turn-key luxury in Richmond's highly desirable East Cambie. Boasting a spacious 1,603 sq. ft. layout, this home shows like new. Highlights include brand-new wide-plank flooring, fresh neutral paint, a soaring double-height foyer with a skylight, and a cozy gas fireplace. The stunning remodeled chef's kitchen features quartz countertops, dual-tone flat-panel cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs offers a large primary suite with an updated spa-like ensuite. Complete with a ground-floor 4th bedroom/flex space, private balcony, side-by-side double garage, and secure gated entry. Move-in ready and close to top schools, parks, and shopping! BOOK YOUR PRIVATE SHOWINGS TODAY *Some photos are virtually staged. Sept 20 SUN at 2-4PM

Property details

Type: Townhouse, Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Living area: 1,603 sq ft
Parking: 2
Year built: 1994
Property tax: $3,299 / yr
Strata fee: $563 / mo ($0.35 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 30
MLS®: R3162935

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Features

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Price check

Typical for the area (-5.4%)

2026 assessment: $993,000 · asking is +9.6%
Price per sq ft: $679 vs $717 median for townhouses in Richmond for sale (344)

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 30 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 51 days; median for 352 townhouses for sale; this one 30 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$993,000	$3,514

The listing shows $3,299 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Richmond'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

$5,578/mo

Mortgage $4,740 · Tax $275 · Strata $563

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

estimated payment

$4,740/ monthly

loan $870,400

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $217,60020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 8, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $551,693
property transfer tax: $19,760; BC general rate
cash to close: $237,360; down + PTT
total paid: $1,422,093

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: $2,500/mo
After all costs: −$3,453/mo
Cap rate: 1.4%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $4,740 · tax $275 · strata $563 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 3+ 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

The building's lot: 30,832 m² (331,873 sq ft) · PID 018-995-560. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Location

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Schools

Catchment schools, Richmond School District 38

Elementary Kathleen McNeely Elementaryhomes in this catchment
300 m away · 12440 Woodhead Rd, Richmond · 604-668-6250
Secondary Cambie Secondaryhomes in this catchment
500 m away · 4151 Jacombs Rd, Richmond · 604-668-6430

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.

Good to know

Wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service rates Vancouver's wildland urban interface as risk class 5 of 5 (lowest; 1 is the highest). One wildfire of 10 hectares or more burned within 5 km since 2006: 2018 (13 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.

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