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$869,000

8 9151 FOREST GROVE DRIVE

Burnaby · MLS® R3168150

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3 bed · 2 bath · 1,240 sq ft · 1 parking

Townhouse · Single Family · built 1983 · 17 days on market

Listed by Jessica Lowes, Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

Realtor's description

SPACIOUS, RENOVATED 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME WITH A PRIVATE GARDEN IN FOREST GROVE! This inviting 3 bed, 1.5 bath home offers a thoughtfully designed floor plan with a spacious living/dining area, cozy wood-burning fireplace, main-floor powder room and access to a private patio and yard-perfect for enjoying a glass of wine while the kids play. The stylish kitchen features newer cabinetry, ample storage, stone counters and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs are 3 generous bedrooms and a spa-inspired main bath with double sinks. Both bathrooms feature floating vanities and beautiful gold fixtures. Fresh paint, modern lighting, side-by-side laundry and abundant storage throughout make this home move-in ready. Rossmoor is a well-maintained, family-friendly complex with an outdoor pool, new siding, windows and doors. Enjoy nearby tennis courts, a playground, parks and trails, all just minutes from SFU, Lougheed Town Centre and SkyTrain. An ideal choice for families seeking space & convenience. 1 prime parking included.

Property details

Type: Townhouse, Single Family
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 1,240 sq ft
Parking: 1
Year built: 1983
Property tax: $2,314 / yr
Strata fee: $474 / mo ($0.38 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 17
MLS®: R3168150

Buying in a building from 1982 to 2000: what to read first

Features

Central location
Private setting
Treed
Pets Allowed With Restrictions
All

Floor plans

Found among the listing photos.

Price check

Typical for the area (-3.3%)

2026 assessment: $849,300 · asking is +2.3%
Price per sq ft: $701 vs $725 median for townhouses in Burnaby for sale (198)

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 17 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 44 days; median for 206 townhouses for sale; this one 17 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$849,300	$2,789
2025	$772,500	$2,300

Estimated tax up 21.3% from 2025 to 2026.

The listing shows $2,314 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

$4,453/mo

Mortgage $3,786 · Tax $193 · Strata $474

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

estimated payment

$3,786/ monthly

loan $695,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $173,80020%+ 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: $440,645
property transfer tax: $15,380; BC general rate
cash to close: $189,180; down + PTT
total paid: $1,135,845

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

Rent: $2,345/mo
After all costs: −$2,470/mo
Cap rate: 1.8%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $3,786 · tax $193 · strata $474 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 3+ bedroom in North Burnaby, Burnaby (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

The building's lot: 21,006 m² (226,106 sq ft) · PID 001-829-173. 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 Stoney Creek Community Elementaryhomes in this catchment
500 m away · 2740 Beaverbrook Cres, Burnaby · 604-296-9031

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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