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$2,299,000

5433 ELSOM AVENUE

Burnaby · MLS® R3104651

6 bed · 4 bath · 2,974 sq ft · 4,860 sq ft lot · 3 parking

House · Single Family · built 1986 · 193 days on market

Listed by Lu Wei, Sutton Group-West Coast Realty

Realtor's description

Legal Suite! New Roof in 2026, new furnace in 2025! renovated in 2015! Welcome to the desirable Forest Glen neighborhood!This stunning 2-story home,tastefully renovated in 2015,is a true gem.Enjoy the convenience of being just steps away from the renowned Metrotown Shopping Center,Crystal Mall,library,and BCIT.With its ideal layout,the main floor boasts 3 spacious bedrooms,while the legal suite downstairs offers an additional 3 bedrooms,perfect for extended family or rental income potential.The breathtaking open view of the majestic mountains adds an extra touch of serenity to your living experience.Located within the sought-after Moscrop School catchment,this property offers the best of both worlds-proximity to amenities and a peaceful suburban setting.Don't miss this real gem.

Property details

Type: House, Single Family
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Living area: 2,974 sq ft
Lot: 4,860 sq ft
Parking: 3
Year built: 1986
Property tax: $6,849 / yr
Days on market: 193
MLS®: R3104651

Features

Central location
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Price check

Above typical for the area (+7.3%)

2026 assessment: $1,954,000 · asking is +18%
Price per sq ft: $773 vs $721 median for houses in Burnaby for sale (576)

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 193 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 58 days; median for 619 houses for sale; this one 193 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$1,954,000	$6,416

The listing shows $6,849 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

$10,587/mo

Mortgage $10,017 · Tax $571

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

estimated payment

$10,017/ monthly

loan $1,839,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $459,80020%+ 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: $1,165,757
property transfer tax: $46,970; BC general rate
cash to close: $506,770; down + PTT
total paid: $3,004,957

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: 444 m² (4,779 sq ft) · PID 004-018-800. 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 Chaffey-Burke Elementaryhomes in this catchment
300 m away · 4404 Sardis St, Burnaby · 604-296-9008

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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