1 bed · 1 bath · 602 sq ft · 1 parking
Condo · Single Family · built 2000 · 63 days on market
Listed by Alex Chen, Nu Stream Realty Inc.
Realtor's description
Welcome to Gemini I by Bosa, a quality concrete high-rise in the heart of Highgate. This bright and efficient 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers a practical layout with a private balcony overlooking the quiet courtyard and mountain views. Features include in-suite laundry, gas fireplace, one exceptionally convenient underground parking stall located close to both the gate and elevator, and a storage locker. Well-managed building with amenities including gym, bike room, sauna/steam room and hot tub. Steps to Highgate Village, Edmonds Community Centre, library, parks, transit and a short distance to Edmonds SkyTrain. Ideal for first-time buyers or downsizers looking for a central, concrete building in a convenient Burnaby location.
Property details
- Type
- Condo, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 602 sq ft
- Parking
- 1
- Year built
- 2000
- Property tax
- $1,463 / yr
- Strata fee
- $297 / mo ($0.49 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- Days on market
- 63
- MLS®
- R3153611
Features
- Central location
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- All
Monthly cost
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
If you rented it out
- Rent
- $1,564/mo
- After all costs
- −$1,054/mo
- Cap rate
- 2.5%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $2,039 · tax $122 · strata $297 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 1-bedroom in Southeast 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
Schools
Catchment schools, Burnaby School District 41
- Elementary Windsor Elementaryhomes in this catchment
600 m away · 6166 Imperial St, Burnaby · 604-296-9038
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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