Condo
$499,000
2005 2378 ALPHA AVENUE
Burnabylisted today
MLS® R3174340
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2 bed · 2 bath · 836 sq ft · 1 parking
Condo · Single Family · built 2005 · 51 days on market
Listed by Olivia Xue, Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
Realtor's description
A perfect home in Harmony by Polygon, nestled in the peaceful mountaintop community of UniverCity at SFU! This inviting 2-BR, 2-BA home enjoys a desirable quiet-side exposure with a tranquil outlook over the landscaped courtyard and lush green trail. Freshly painted and move-in ready, it features laminate flooring throughout, updated appliances, a functional open layout, cozy gas fireplace, and a spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet & ensuite BA. Building amenities include an exercise room & bike storage. Caretaker live on-site. Steps to SFU, University Highlands Elementary, transit, shops, cafés, restaurants and an extensive network of scenic walking & biking trails. A wonderful home surrounded by nature, yet close to everything! Open Sep 19/Sat, 12:30-1:30pm
Property details
- Type
- Condo, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 836 sq ft
- Parking
- 1
- Year built
- 2005
- Property tax
- $1,749 / yr
- Strata fee
- $437 / mo ($0.52 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- Days on market
- 51
- MLS®
- R3157286
Features
- Elevator
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Monthly cost
$2,760/mo
Mortgage $2,178 · Tax $146 · Strata $437
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
- $2,110/mo
- After all costs
- −$854/mo
- Cap rate
- 3.2%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $2,178 · tax $146 · strata $437 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-bedroom in North Burnaby, 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 University Highlands Elementaryhomes in this catchment
200 m away · 9388 Tower Rd, Burnaby · 604-296-9036
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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