New Westminster · MLS® R3177422
111
539 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 2020 · 7 days on market
listed by Roland Kym, Real Broker
Open house · Saturday, October 31, 1pm–3pm
Welcome to The Columbia at Quay! This bright, well-designed 1 bed, 1 bath home offers a massive wraparound balcony with city and river views. The open layout features a chef-inspired kitchen with KitchenAid gas range, full-height stainless appliances, quartz counters, glossy handleless cabinetry and an oversized island with seating for three. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the living area with natural light, while the generous bedroom offers two closets. Enjoy a spacious 4-piece bath and in-suite storage. Steps to the Waterfront SkyTrain, Westminster Pier Park, the Quay, restaurants, shops and the boardwalk. Perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors. Book your showing today! Open House Saturday Oct 31/Sunday Nov 1 1-3PM
found among the listing photos.
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $2,004 · tax $194 · strata $355 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 1-bedroom in New Westminster: CMHC's average there ($1,645) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Vancouver area, then down 1.5% 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
700 m away · 331 Richmond St, New Westminster · 604-517-6090
1.5 km away · 701 Park Cres, New Westminster · 604-517-5940
2.9 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: Sapperton SkyTrain station, 100 m (about 2 min walk); Braid SkyTrain station, 1.1 km (about 18 min walk).
| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $486,000 | $2,329 |
| 2025 | $490,000 | $2,138 |
Estimated tax up 8.9% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $2,329 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.
Condos in New Westminster. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.
the building's lot: 5,077 m² (54,648 sq ft) · PID 031-096-883. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Rapid transit: Sapperton SkyTrain station, 100 m (about 2 min walk); Braid SkyTrain station, 1.1 km (about 18 min walk).
Walkability 88/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 1 grocery store, 18 places to eat or drink, 5 cafes, 8 parks and playgrounds, 6 pharmacies, 17 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.