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$2,688,000

4440 River Road

Richmond · MLS® R3157846

4 bed · 2 bath · 1,616 sq ft · 8,633 sq ft lot · 7 parking

House · Single Family · built 1968 · 50 days on market

Listed by Scott Handyside, Royal LePage West Real Estate Services

Realtor's description

Rarely available 8,633 square ft waterfront lot with 102´ frontage on prestigious River Road, offering breathtaking water views, a stunning mountain backdrop, and spectacular sunsets. One of the few remaining older homes on this coveted stretch within one of Richmond´s most prestigious communities. Build your luxury dream home and create a private waterfront retreat tailored to your lifestyle - ideal for indoor-outdoor living and unforgettable entertaining - where expansive views create a truly serene setting. The existing 4-bedroom home offers holding value, while the true opportunity lies in the land. Zoned RSM/L, also offering an excellent opportunity for builders or investors exploring small-scale multi-unit development potential.

Property details

Type: House, Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 1,616 sq ft
Lot: 8,633 sq ft
Parking: 7
Year built: 1968
Property tax: $8,385 / yr
Days on market: 50
MLS®: R3157846

Features

Price check

2026 assessment: $2,228,900 · asking is +21%
Price per sq ft: $1,663 vs $758 median for houses in Richmond for sale (600)

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 50 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 66 days; median for 626 houses for sale; this one 50 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$2,228,900	$7,887

The listing shows $8,385 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

$12,410/mo

Mortgage $11,711 · Tax $699

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

estimated payment

$11,711/ monthly

loan $2,150,400

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $537,60020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 11, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $1,363,007
property transfer tax: $58,640; BC general rate
cash to close: $596,240; down + PTT
total paid: $3,513,407

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.

Location

Lot outline: 802 m² (8,633 sq ft) · PID 007-874-782. 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 James Thompson Elementaryhomes in this catchment
600 m away · 6211 Forsyth Cres, Richmond · 604-668-6420
Secondary J.N. Burnett Secondaryhomes in this catchment
1.1 km away · 5011 Granville Ave, Richmond · 604-668-6478

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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