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Brighouse Real Estate

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

Market snapshot

The Brighouse market right now

Brighouse currently has 173 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $492K and $1.44M, with a median around $875K. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

173
Active listings
173
For sale
$875K
Median list price
$492K–$1.44M
Typical range
$914
Median price / sq ft
68
Median days listed
17
New in last 7 days
2015
Median year built

Brighouse prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
131$516K
295$855K
335$1.26M
4+12$1.60M

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

Neighbourhood guide

Living in Brighouse

Brighouse is Richmond's downtown core, a dense, transit-oriented district of residential towers, shopping malls and civic institutions clustered along the No. 3 Road corridor.

Location & boundaries

It occupies the centre of Lulu Island, focused on No. 3 Road roughly between Saba and Cook Roads around the Richmond–Brighouse Canada Line terminus and City Hall. West Cambie lies to the north, McLennan and Sunnymede to the east, and Broadmoor to the south.

History

The area is named after Samuel Brighouse, an English immigrant who acquired about 697 acres of Lulu Island farmland in 1864; the name took hold after a railway station opened in 1902. The City acquired the former Brighouse Park Racetrack lands in 1958, later developing them into Minoru Park.

Lifestyle

It is the most urban part of Richmond, with a walkable, densely populated mix of condo residents, shoppers and office workers.

Housing & property types

Housing is dominated by high-rise and mid-rise condominiums, with some townhouses and remaining pockets of older detached homes.

Shopping & dining

Richmond Centre mall anchors the No. 3 Road shopping corridor, complemented by many restaurants and nearby Asian-themed shopping centres.

Parks & recreation

Minoru Park, built on the former racetrack, offers sports fields, a running track, lakes and an aquatic centre.

Schools

Public schools are operated by the Richmond School District (SD38).

Getting around

Richmond–Brighouse is the southern terminus of the Canada Line SkyTrain, with Lansdowne station nearby and frequent bus service along No. 3 Road.

Attractions & landmarks

The Richmond Cultural Centre and the Minoru Park civic precinct are focal points.

Community facilities

Richmond City Hall, Richmond Hospital and the Richmond Cultural Centre — which houses the main library, art gallery, museum and archives — are all located here.

Who it may suit

It may suit people wanting car-light, transit-connected condo living close to shopping, healthcare and civic services.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org

Neighbourhood snapshot — Richmond

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for Richmond, 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

209,937

Total population

+5.9%

Growth since 2016

43.6

Median age

Income

$79,000

Median household income

Household

2.6

Avg. household size

25.1%

Live alone

62.8%

Families w/ kids

Housing

71.3%

Owned

28.7%

Rented

$990,000

Median dwelling value

Apartment48.2%
Single-detached house30.1%
Row house / townhouse19.7%
Other2.0%

Education

Highest credential, ages 25–64

Bachelor's degree or higher46.0%
Trades or college diploma24.9%
High school diploma23.0%
No certificate, diploma or degree6.1%

Commute

How residents get to work

Car, truck or van79.0%
Public transit13.1%
Walked5.0%
Bicycle1.2%
Other1.7%

Languages

Mother tongue, top responses

English33.5%
Cantonese23.0%
Mandarin22.6%
Tagalog4.0%
Punjabi2.6%

Buying a home in Brighouse

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 Brighouse?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Brighouse is about $875,000, and most are listed between $492,000 and $1,440,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Brighouse right now?

There are 173 active listings on this page's search, 17 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Brighouse?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Brighouse right now — 1 bedroom: about $516,000; 2 bedrooms: about $855,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,260,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $1,599,000. Based on 173 active listings.

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

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $914 across homes currently listed in Brighouse. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Brighouse been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 68 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 Brighouse?

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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