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Burnaby Real Estate

Burnaby sits directly east of Vancouver, built around four town centres — Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed and Edmonds — each anchored by SkyTrain and a mix of high-rise condos and established residential streets. It's one of the region's most active condo markets, with detached and townhome options further from the cores.

Market snapshot

The Burnaby market right now

Burnaby currently has 1,802 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $525K and $2.48M, with a median around $868K. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

1,802
Active listings
1,802
For sale
$868K
Median list price
$525K–$2.48M
Typical range
$791
Median price / sq ft
54
Median days listed
146
New in last 7 days
2012
Median year built

Burnaby prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
1287$548K
2686$735K
3244$1.08M
4+551$2.00M

Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.

Buying a home in Burnaby

BC's 2023 small-scale multi-unit housing legislation now allows three to four units on most single-family lots in larger municipalities, which is reshaping what detached lots are worth. Check the lot's current zoning with the municipality, and get a home inspection and a title search before removing subjects.

Budget for BC's property transfer tax on top of the price — it's charged on the purchase and first-time buyers and new builds may qualify for exemptions. See our BC & Alberta closing costs checklist.

Living in Burnaby

Burnaby is a city of 249,125 people (2021 census) at the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, between Vancouver to the west and Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster to the east. It's home to the main campuses of Simon Fraser University and BCIT, and to Metropolis at Metrotown, the largest shopping mall in British Columbia.

The city is organized around four town centres — Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed and Edmonds — where most of its high-rise condos are, and it keeps one of the highest ratios of parkland to residents in North America, including Burnaby Lake, Deer Lake and Central Park.

Burnaby neighbourhoods at a glance

Condo living centres on the town centres: Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed and Edmonds. Established detached neighbourhoods include Burnaby Heights and Capitol Hill in the north, Deer Lake near the civic centre, Government Road and Sullivan Heights to the east, and South Slope and Highgate in the south. UniverCity, on Burnaby Mountain beside SFU, is a planned community of condos and townhomes.

Getting around

Two SkyTrain lines cross the city: the Expo Line through Metrotown and Edmonds, and the Millennium Line through Brentwood and Lougheed. Metrotown station is one of the busiest in the system. Highway 1 runs through Burnaby east–west. Public schools are run by the Burnaby School District.

Common questions

Buying in Burnaby

If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather answer it now.

What are the main areas of Burnaby?

The four town centres — Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed and Edmonds — hold most of the condos, surrounded by established detached neighbourhoods such as Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Deer Lake and South Slope, plus UniverCity on Burnaby Mountain.

Which SkyTrain lines serve Burnaby?

The Expo Line (through Metrotown and Edmonds) and the Millennium Line (through Brentwood and Lougheed).

How big is Burnaby?

249,125 people at the 2021 census, making it one of the largest cities in Metro Vancouver.

How much does a home cost in Burnaby?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Burnaby is about $868,000, and most are listed between $525,000 and $2,480,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Burnaby right now?

There are 1,802 active listings on this page's search, 146 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Burnaby?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Burnaby right now — 1 bedroom: about $548,000; 2 bedrooms: about $735,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,079,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,999,000. Based on 1,768 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Burnaby?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $791 across homes currently listed in Burnaby. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Burnaby been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 54 days ago. That's days listed so far, not time to sell, but a long figure usually signals more room to negotiate.

Can non-Canadians buy a home in Burnaby?

Generally not right now. Since January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has barred most non-Canadians from buying residential property, with exceptions such as permanent residents and some work-permit holders. The ban has been extended before, so confirm its current status and get legal advice on your situation.

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