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$1,028,000

404 5171 BRIGHOUSE WAY

Richmond · MLS® R3134518

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2 bed · 2 bath · 1,284 sq ft · 1 parking

Condo · Single Family · built 2013 · 121 days on market

Listed by Bob Tai, Royal Pacific Tri-Cities Realty

Realtor's description

Prestigious waterfront living in Richmond's River Green community. Steps away from the dyke path trail or walk a little further to Richmond Olympic Oval. Close proximity to Richmond Centre and easy access to Vancouver and YVR. This bright and spacious 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms unit features air conditioning throughout, floor to ceiling windows, full size kitchen, formal dining area and a laundry room. The owner has partitioned part of the living room into a den/guest area. Five star hotel like amenities including 24 hours concierge, indoor swimming pool, exercise room, piano room, lounge area and so much more. School catchments are Brighouse Elementary and Richmond Secondary.

Property details

Type: Condo, Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 1,284 sq ft
Parking: 1
Year built: 2013
Property tax: $3,510 / yr
Strata fee: $1,019 / mo ($0.79 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 121
MLS®: R3134518

Features

Central location
Elevator
Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
All

Price check

Typical for the area (+0.7%)

2026 assessment: $992,000 · asking is +3.6%
Price per sq ft: $801 vs $795 median for condos in Richmond for sale (821)

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 121 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 66 days; median for 855 condos for sale; this one 121 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$992,000	$3,510

The listing shows $3,510 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

$5,791/mo

Mortgage $4,479 · Tax $293 · Strata $1,019

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

estimated payment

$4,479/ monthly

loan $822,400

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $205,60020%+ 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: $521,269
property transfer tax: $18,560; BC general rate
cash to close: $224,160; down + PTT
total paid: $1,343,669

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: $2,046/mo
After all costs: −$3,944/mo
Cap rate: 0.6%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $4,479 · tax $293 · strata $1,019 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-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: 21,778 m² (234,416 sq ft) · PID 029-164-729. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Richmond School District 38

Elementary Samuel Brighouse Elementaryhomes in this catchment
800 m away · 6800 Azure Rd, Richmond · 604-668-6522
Secondary Richmond Secondaryhomes in this catchment
1.7 km away · 7171 Minoru Blvd, Richmond · 604-668-6400

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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