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$589,900

6857 WESTGATE AVENUE

Prince George · MLS® R3168871

5 bed · 4 bath · 2,810 sq ft · 5,414 sq ft lot

House · Single Family · built 1997 · 16 days on market

Listed by Ravi Kant, RE/MAX Core Realty

Realtor's description

Welcome to this versatile, well-maintained home offering exceptional value and income potential. The bright upper level features 3 spacious bedrooms, including a comfortable master retreat with a private ensuite. Below, you’ll find two separate 1-bedroom suites—perfect as mortgage helpers or for accommodating extended family. Designed with practicality in mind, the property boasts a functional layout, generous parking, and a prime location just minutes from top-rated schools, shopping, transit, and daily amenities. This property offers incredible flexibility in a fantastic location. All information, measurements, suite details, age, and property features are approximate and must not be relied upon without independent verification. Buyers to verify all details deemed important.

Property details

Type: House, Single Family
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Living area: 2,810 sq ft
Lot: 5,414 sq ft
Parking: 0
Year built: 1997
Property tax: $6,235 / yr
Days on market: 16
MLS®: R3168871

Price check

Below typical for the area (-16%)

2026 assessment: $642,000 · asking is -8.1%
Price per sq ft: $210 vs $250 median for houses in Prince George for sale (432)

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 16 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 50 days; median for 432 houses for sale; this one 16 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$642,000	$6,235

The listing shows $6,235 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Prince George'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

$3,090/mo

Mortgage $2,570 · Tax $520

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

estimated payment

$2,570/ monthly

loan $471,920

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $117,98020%+ 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: $299,121
property transfer tax: $9,798; BC general rate
cash to close: $127,778; down + PTT
total paid: $771,041

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: $1,214/mo
Your cost after the suite: $2,148/mo; vs $3,265 without it

Suite rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $2,570 · tax $520 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 3+ bedroom (1-bedroom for the suite) in Prince George (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: 502 m² (5,403 sq ft) · PID 023-206-365. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Prince George School District 57

Elementary Vanway Elementaryhomes in this catchment
1.1 km away · 4509 Highway 16 W, Prince George · 250-964-6422
Secondary College Heights Secondaryhomes in this catchment
2.8 km away · 5410 Cowart Rd, Prince George · 250-964-4408

From the Prince George School District 57'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 Prince George's wildland urban interface as risk class 1 of 5 (the highest class). 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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