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$1,897,777

4978 IRMIN STREET

Burnaby · MLS® R3170011

6 bed · 3 bath · 2,658 sq ft · 4,100 sq ft lot · 4 parking

House · Single Family · built 1986 · 12 days on market

Listed by Andrew Law, RE/MAX Crest Realty

Realtor's description

A gorgeous & well-kept home in Metrotown! MOVE IN condition! This 6 bedroom home comes w/a separate 3-bedroom unit on main. Ideal for multi-generation or mortgage helper! A level lot w/a private, south-facing fenced backyard in a higher elevation w/big patio & garden. Upstairs: fully updated (over 150K)from top to bottom 10 yrs ago incl: Double Glazed Window throughout/washer/dryer/water tank/custom built kitchen/bathroom/closet/ceiling lights/laminate floor/aluminum covered balcony/ceramic tile floor & many more. Large & bright living/dining/fam room. Comes w/2 wood burning fireplaces,2 balconies w/view. Low-maintenance concrete tile roof, vinyl siding. Walking distance to Nelson Elementary/Burnaby South Secondary, Royal Oak Skytrain, Bonsor Community Center, Buy Low Foods.OH Sun Oct 11 2-4pm

Property details

Type: House, Single Family
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Living area: 2,658 sq ft
Lot: 4,100 sq ft
Parking: 4
Year built: 1986
Property tax: $6,486 / yr
Days on market: 12
MLS®: R3170011

Features

Price check

Typical for the area (-1.0%)

2026 assessment: $1,854,000 · asking is +2.4%
Price per sq ft: $714 vs $721 median for houses in Burnaby for sale (583)

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 12 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 54 days; median for 622 houses for sale; this one 12 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$1,854,000	$6,088

The listing shows $6,486 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Burnaby'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

$8,809/mo

Mortgage $8,268 · Tax $540

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

estimated payment

$8,268/ monthly

loan $1,518,222

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $379,55520%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 10, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $962,308
property transfer tax: $35,956; BC general rate
cash to close: $415,511; down + PTT
total paid: $2,480,530

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

Suite rent: $1,813/mo
Your cost after the suite: $7,316/mo; vs $8,984 without it

Suite rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $8,268 · tax $540 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 3+ bedroom (1-bedroom for the suite) in Central Park/Metrotown, 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

Lot outline: 383 m² (4,123 sq ft) · PID 003-540-189. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Burnaby School District 41

Elementary Nelson Elementaryhomes in this catchment
200 m away · 4850 Irmin St, Burnaby · 604-296-9025

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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