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Uptown Real Estate

Explore homes and condos for sale in Uptown, one of New Westminster's neighbourhoods. Live MLS® listings, updated continuously, plus a direct line to a Renanza agent who knows the area.

Market snapshot

The Uptown market right now

Uptown currently has 57 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $348K and $1.12M, with a median around $530K. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

57
Active listings
57
For sale
$530K
Median list price
$348K–$1.12M
Typical range
$563
Median price / sq ft
60
Median days listed
6
New in last 7 days
1991
Median year built

Uptown prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
112$394K
233$550K
34$1.09M
4+5$1.41M

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

Neighbourhood guide

Living in Uptown

Uptown is a walkable, mixed commercial and residential district in central New Westminster around Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue.

Location & boundaries

Its commercial core is the junction of Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue, up the hill from downtown. Moody Park lies to the west, Glenbrooke North to the north and east, and Queens Park to the east.

Lifestyle

It is an eclectic, walk-to-everything area with a high share of apartment renters alongside family streets.

Housing & property types

Housing mixes older single-family homes with many mid-rise apartments and condominiums, especially near the commercial core.

Shopping & dining

Royal City Centre mall and shops along Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue provide groceries, retail and services.

Parks & recreation

Moody Park, with its pool, fields and courts, is adjacent to the west.

Schools

The New Westminster School District (SD40) serves the area.

Getting around

Bus routes along Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue connect quickly to the downtown SkyTrain stations.

Community facilities

Royal City Centre and nearby medical and professional services anchor the area.

Who it may suit

It may suit renters and buyers wanting an affordable, walkable neighbourhood with shops at the door.

Sources: notbadnewwest.ca, royalcitycentre.ca, tourismnewwestminster.com

Neighbourhood snapshot — New Westminster

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for New Westminster, City (CY) [Census subdivision], British Columbia. These figures describe the city as a whole, not this specific address — useful context, not a substitute for local knowledge. View source

Population

78,916

Total population

+11.2%

Growth since 2016

40.4

Median age

Income

$82,000

Median household income

Household

2.2

Avg. household size

36.8%

Live alone

53.5%

Families w/ kids

Housing

54.7%

Owned

45.3%

Rented

$700,000

Median dwelling value

Apartment79.7%
Single-detached house13.8%
Row house / townhouse6.3%
Other0.2%

Education

Highest credential, ages 25–64

Bachelor's degree or higher42.2%
Trades or college diploma29.7%
High school diploma21.9%
No certificate, diploma or degree6.2%

Commute

How residents get to work

Car, truck or van68.3%
Public transit22.5%
Walked6.3%
Bicycle0.9%
Other2.0%

Languages

Mother tongue, top responses

English73.3%
Mandarin2.8%
Punjabi2.3%
Tagalog2.2%
Cantonese1.9%

Buying a home in Uptown

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.

Common questions

Frequently asked

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

How much does a home cost in Uptown?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Uptown is about $530,000, and most are listed between $348,000 and $1,120,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Uptown right now?

There are 57 active listings on this page's search, 6 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Uptown?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Uptown right now — 1 bedroom: about $394,000; 2 bedrooms: about $550,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,094,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,408,000. Based on 54 active listings.

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

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $563 across homes currently listed in Uptown. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Uptown been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 60 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 Uptown?

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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