Burnaby Lake presents homes with a median asking price of $1,894,000, valued at $615 per square foot, and a median days on market of 85, suggesting buyers may find more time for consideration than in faster-paced areas. Local convenience for daily needs is limited, with a walkability score of 37, 7 restaurants, 2 cafés, and 3 grocers nearby; similarly, a transit score of 12 indicates that a car is likely essential for most travel beyond the immediate neighbourhood. Despite the limited walkability for errands, residents benefit from exceptional access to 21 parks and green spaces nearby, alongside good educational access, with 4 schools within walking distance contributing to a schools access score of 78. For those considering multi-generational living or income potential, 5 homes for sale appear suite-capable.
Written by Vicinus from live Burnaby Lake data
Keep in mind: nightlife & social is a stretch — 7 restaurants nearby, but no bars or late venues mapped
Essentials
Schools
Lakeview Elementary School803 m
Buckingham Elementary School1.1 km
Second Street Community School1.5 km
Schools access78
Transit
Nearest stop869 m
Bus stops (1.5 km)27
Transit score12
Shop & eat
Restaurants7
Cafés2
Grocers3
Amenities30
Daily needs
Pharmacies—
Green spaces21
Counted within 1.5 km of the centre of the neighbourhood; distances are straight-line. Places data from OpenStreetMap contributors.
What stands out in Burnaby Lake
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Who thrives here
Growing families
4 schools within walking distance. 21 green spaces nearby.
Outdoor-first
21 parks and green spaces mapped nearby.
Working from home
Living here
Getting around
| Where you're going | Transit | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Vancouver | — | 29 min |
| Broadway corridor / VGH | — | 27 min |
| UBC | — | 47 min |
| Metrotown | — | 14 min |
| YVR Airport | — | 41 min |
Transit is weekday morning schedules with the walk to the stop included, for trips made without changing vehicle — a dash means no one-seat ride, not that it is unreachable. Driving times are off-peak and carry no traffic.
Trails & green
21 green spaces
Including Lakeview Park and Robert Burnaby Park, within walking distance of the centre.
Mortgage-helper stock
5 listings
Homes for sale that look suite-capable — a separate entrance or a basement apartment — of 15 that described their basement.
A separate entrance is not a permitted secondary suite.
The village
66 places
7 restaurants, 2 cafés and 3 grocers among them, within 1.5 km of the centre.
Market pulse
Median price
$1.89M
from 22 listings
Days on market
85
median, active listings
Walk score
37
out of 100
$ / sqft
$615
from 22 with a size
Burnaby Lake vs. its neighbours
| Neighbourhood | Median | $ / sqft | Days on mkt | Walk | Schools |
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