Burnaby · MLS® R3163881
221
1,027 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 1987 · 50 days on market
listed by Rory Clipsham, Oakwyn Realty Northwest
The Ambassador - Bright & Spacious 2-bdrm corner home with desirable NE exposure. Large windows provide abundant natural light throughout the open, airy floor plan, greeting by the gentle morning sun & creating a warm glow in the evening. Renovated kitchen features modern cabinetry, quartz countertops, a generous island w/seating & SS appliance, while refreshed bathrooms, newer blinds, closet organizers & engineered flooring throughout add everyday functionality. A good size balcony overlooking mature trees, a lush courtyard & mountain views. In-suite laundry, parking + locker. Amenities including an on-site caretaker, gym, rec rm & outdoor pool. The rainscreened building & proactive strata mgmt provide added peace of mind, with scheduled maintenances, yearly inspections & numerous updates completed over the years. Prime location in a long-established neighbourhood, convenient transit/skytrain/highway options, walking distance to schools & shopping, close to trails, golf course, recreation & SFU.
found among the listing photos.
20% down at 4.44% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $2,856 · tax $160 · strata $446 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in North Burnaby, Burnaby: CMHC's average there ($2,110) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Vancouver area, then down 0.8% with Vancouver's asking rents, 2025 Q4 → 2026 Q2. (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025; CMHC Rental Market Report 2025, table 6.0 (rents on units that turned over to a new tenant); trend: Statistics Canada.) Houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.
Catchment schools, Burnaby School District 41
900 m away · 6990 Aubrey Street, Burnaby · 604-296-9019
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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Rapid transit: Sperling–Burnaby Lake SkyTrain station, 1.4 km (about 22 min walk); Lake City Way SkyTrain station, 1.7 km (about 27 min walk).
| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $626,000 | $2,056 |
| 2025 | $641,000 | $1,909 |
Estimated tax up 7.7% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $1,916 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.
Condos in Burnaby. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
the building's lot: 6,035 m² (64,960 sq ft) · PID 008-297-924. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Rapid transit: Sperling–Burnaby Lake SkyTrain station, 1.4 km (about 22 min walk); Lake City Way SkyTrain station, 1.7 km (about 27 min walk).
Walkability 64/100 · Walkable: many errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 3 places to eat or drink, 9 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 1 pharmacy, 17 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.