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New Westminster Real Estate

New Westminster, BC's original capital, sits centrally on the Fraser River with four SkyTrain stations and a revitalized riverfront Quay. Compact and walkable, it pairs heritage housing in Queens Park with a growing condo market Downtown, in Sapperton and on the Brow of the Hill.

Market snapshot

The New Westminster market right now

New Westminster currently has 590 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $438K and $1.69M, with a median around $699K. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

590
Active listings
590
For sale
$699K
Median list price
$438K–$1.69M
Typical range
$645
Median price / sq ft
55
Median days listed
48
New in last 7 days
2003
Median year built

New Westminster prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
1124$450K
2236$644K
390$972K
4+127$1.55M

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

Buying a home in New Westminster

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 New Westminster

New Westminster is a city of 78,916 people (2021 census) on the north bank of the Fraser River, between Burnaby and Coquitlam and across the river from Surrey and Delta. Founded in 1858 by Colonel Richard Clement Moody, it was the capital of the Colony of British Columbia until 1866 and was long known as the Royal City.

That history shows in its housing: heritage homes in Queens Park and Sapperton sit a short walk from the high-rise towers downtown and along the riverfront. The city also includes Queensborough, on the eastern tip of Lulu Island next to Richmond.

New Westminster neighbourhoods at a glance

Downtown and the Quayside riverfront are the densest areas, with condos near SkyTrain and the Quay boardwalk. Uptown, around Sixth Street, mixes older apartments and shops. Queens Park, Glenbrooke North, The Heights, Massey Heights and the West End are mostly detached houses, and Queensborough has newer townhomes and houses.

Getting around

New Westminster has several SkyTrain stations on the Expo Line, making it one of the region's most transit-connected cities. The Pattullo Bridge crosses the Fraser to Surrey, and the Queensborough Bridge links to Queensborough and Richmond. Public schools are run by the New Westminster School District (SD40).

Common questions

Buying in New Westminster

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

Why is New Westminster called the Royal City?

It was founded in 1858 as the capital of the Colony of British Columbia and named by Queen Victoria after Westminster in London. The city has recently moved away from using the nickname officially.

Is Queensborough part of New Westminster?

Yes. Queensborough, on the eastern tip of Lulu Island next to Richmond, is part of New Westminster.

How big is New Westminster?

78,916 people at the 2021 census.

How much does a home cost in New Westminster?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in New Westminster is about $699,000, and most are listed between $438,000 and $1,688,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in New Westminster right now?

There are 590 active listings on this page's search, 48 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in New Westminster?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in New Westminster right now — 1 bedroom: about $450,000; 2 bedrooms: about $644,000; 3 bedrooms: about $972,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,550,000. Based on 577 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in New Westminster?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $645 across homes currently listed in New Westminster. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in New Westminster been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 55 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 New Westminster?

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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