New Westminster · MLS® R3174380
211
865 sq ft · Townhouse · Single Family · built 1999 · 20 days on market
listed by Darcy McLeod, eXp Realty
RARE PRIVACY MEETS WALKABILITY - ROYAL CITY TERRACE, NEW WESTMINSTER Tucked behind mature trees away from the street, this ground-level 2 bed / 1 bath townhome at Royal City Terrace delivers the quiet buyers rarely find this close to everything - shops, transit, and parks all within walking distance. 9-ft ceilings and an open main level keep the home bright and spacious. Updated throughout: remodelled bathroom, new laminate flooring, fresh paint, and new plumbing. Storage is a standout - generous linen closet plus an in-suite storage/utility room. Cozy gas fireplace for winter nights. In summer, the expansive private patio is built for morning coffee and container gardening. Ground-level entry - no stairs, 1 parking on same level right outside your door.
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 $2,310 · tax $216 · strata $484 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in New Westminster: CMHC's average there ($2,134) 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, New Westminster School District 40
600 m away · 85 Merivale St, New Westminster · 604-517-6050
400 m away · 800 Queens Ave, New Westminster · 604-517-1800
1.7 km away · 820 6th St, New Westminster · 604-517-6122
From the New Westminster School District 40'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: Columbia SkyTrain station, 500 m (about 8 min walk); New Westminster SkyTrain station, 500 m (about 8 min walk).
| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $573,000 | $2,746 |
| 2025 | $595,000 | $2,597 |
Estimated tax up 5.7% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $2,597 a year in property tax.
Estimate: the BC Assessment value times New Westminster'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.
Townhouses in New Westminster. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
the building's lot: 10,000 m² (107,639 sq ft) · PID 024-531-961. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Rapid transit: Columbia SkyTrain station, 500 m (about 8 min walk); New Westminster SkyTrain station, 500 m (about 8 min walk).
Walkability 99/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 5 grocery stores, 59 places to eat or drink, 21 cafes, 10 parks and playgrounds, 5 schools, 3 pharmacies, 41 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.