Burnaby › Central Burnaby

Central Burnaby in short: the middle of North Burnaby, near the Still Creek Conservation Area and the Burnaby Lake sports fields, with half duplexes, townhomes, condos and houses. Half duplexes were the biggest group of sales in the last year.

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5940 Hardwick Street
Townhome
5 bds 5 ba
Listed 17 hours ago
Courtesy of / Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd.
5940 Hardwick Street
MLS #R3182268
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1R6
List $ 1,399,000 New
5956 Hardwick Street
Townhome
5 bds 5 ba
Listed 17 hours ago
Courtesy of / Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd.
5956 Hardwick Street
MLS #R3182269
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1R6
List $ 1,349,000 New
5142 Manor Street
Townhome
3 bds 3 ba
Listed 18 hours ago
Courtesy of / Sutton Centre Realty
5142 Manor Street
MLS #R3182644
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1B5
List $ 1,049,000 New
5406 Manor Street #4
Townhome
5 bds 4 ba
Listed 5 days ago
Courtesy of / Real Broker
5406 Manor Street #4
MLS #R3181525
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1B7
List $ 1,268,000 New
5399 Woodsworth Street #4
Townhome
6 bds 5 ba
Listed 5 days ago
Courtesy of / Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd.
5399 Woodsworth Street #4
MLS #R3181422
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1S5
List $ 1,398,000 New
5399 Woodsworth Street #5
Townhome
6 bds 5 ba
Listed 5 days ago
Courtesy of / Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd.
5399 Woodsworth Street #5
MLS #R3181423
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1S5
List $ 1,398,000 New
5399 Woodsworth Street #6
Townhome
6 bds 5 ba
Listed 5 days ago
Courtesy of / Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd.
5399 Woodsworth Street #6
MLS #R3181424
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1S5
List $ 1,498,000 New
5065 Dominion Street
Townhome
4 bds 4 ba
Listed 14 days ago
Courtesy of / LeHomes Realty Premier
5065 Dominion Street
MLS #R3178527
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1C8
List $ 1,198,000 New
Townhome
2 bds 3 ba
Listed 20 days ago
Courtesy of / Nu Stream Realty Inc.
3868 Norfolk Street #13
MLS #R3174376
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1E5
List $ 1,149,000 New
House
7 bds 5 ba
Listed 20 days ago
Courtesy of / RE/MAX City Realty
2708 Boundary Road
MLS #R3177021
Burnaby, Central BN V5M 3Z6
List $ 1,399,000 New
House
4 bds 4 ba
Listed 24 days ago
Courtesy of / Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
5558 Laurel Street
MLS #R3176299
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1N2
List $ 2,250,000 New
Townhome
6 bds 3 ba
Listed 27 days ago
Courtesy of / Grand Central Realty
5189 Norfolk Street
MLS #R3175007
Burnaby, Central BN V5G 1E9
List $ 1,238,000 New
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Property Details

Central Burnaby at a glance

What to know before you look

Typical half duplex

$1,215,000

Median sale, last 12 months

Across 16 sales, a median of 35.5 days on the market.

Typical townhouse

$770,000

Median sale, last 12 months

Across 10 sales, a median of 19 days on the market.

Nearest SkyTrain

Holdom

station for most homes

A median 1.1 km away as the crow flies.

Josh here

2 sales

listed, sold and bought

Sales: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® data, November 9, 2025 to November 9, 2026. Places: City of Burnaby open data.

Central Burnaby by the numbers

What Central Burnaby homes actually sold for

Every Central Burnaby sale on the MLS® from November 9, 2025 to November 9, 2026, closed or firm and waiting to complete. That's 41 homes. The figures are medians, the middle sale, so one big outlier can't skew them.

Detached house

$1,824,250

Median sale price, 10 sales

Median 26.5 days on the market. Sold for a median 95.4% of asking.

Townhouse

$770,000

Median sale price, 10 sales

Median 19 days on the market. Sold for a median 98.5% of asking.

Half duplex

$1,215,000

Median sale price, 16 sales

Median 35.5 days on the market. Sold for a median 96.6% of asking, and 4 of the 16 went at or over asking.

Too few sales for a fair median: condos (5). Josh can pull the individual sales for you.

The first two weeks matter most

98.4%

of the original asking price, for the 14 homes that sold within 14 days

93.0%

of the original asking price, for the 19 homes that took longer than 30 days

On a $770,000 townhouse, that gap is roughly $42,000. Pricing it right on day one usually beats chasing the market down. Check your Central Burnaby home's price

Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® data, Central BN sub-area (Burnaby), closed and pending sales recorded November 9, 2025 to November 9, 2026, pulled November 9, 2026. Days on market and asking prices as reported on each listing. Not every home sells for the median.

What your budget buys

What your budget buys in Central Burnaby

Every Central Burnaby sale on the MLS® from November 9, 2025 to November 9, 2026, grouped by sale price, so you can see what each budget actually bought here.

Sale priceSalesWhat sold
Under $500K21-bedroom condos, around 740 sq ft
$500K to $700K4Mostly 2-bedroom condos, around 940 sq ft; also 1 townhouse
$700K to $900K62-bedroom townhouses, around 1,030 sq ft
$900K to $1.2M9Mostly 4-bedroom half duplexes, around 1,320 sq ft; also 2 townhouses
$1.2M to $1.6M13Mostly 5-bedroom half duplexes, around 2,040 sq ft; also 3 detached houses and 1 townhouse
$1.6M to $2.2M45-bedroom detached houses, around 2,640 sq ft
$2.2M to $3M36-bedroom detached houses, around 2,680 sq ft

Want to see the actual homes in your price range? Ask Josh for the list, or browse what's for sale now.

Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® data, Central BN sub-area, closed and pending sales recorded November 9, 2025 to November 9, 2026, pulled November 9, 2026. Sizes are finished floor area as listed.

Living here

What daily life in Central Burnaby looks like

Homes

Of the 41 homes that sold here in the last year: half duplexes (16 sales, median build year 2011); townhouses (10 sales, median build year 2011); detached houses (10 sales, median build year 1985); condos (5 sales, median build year 1993).

Parks and outdoors

The Still Creek Conservation Area runs along the north edge, and the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex and Bill Copeland Sports Centre are close.

Shops and everyday errands

The closest community centre for most homes is Christine Sinclair Community Centre (a median 1.6 km) and the closest library is Bob Prittie Metrotown Library (3.1 km).

Getting around

Holdom Station on the Millennium Line is the closest SkyTrain station for most homes here, a median 1.1 km away as the crow flies, so roughly a 20-minute walk.

Schools

Which schools serve Central Burnaby?

Schools and programs

For the 41 homes sold here in the last 12 months, the closest public elementary was: Douglas Road Elementary (25) and Cascade Heights Elementary (16).

The closest public secondary was Burnaby Central Secondary (21) and Moscrop Secondary (20).

Burnaby Schools (SD41) doesn't publish its catchment maps as open data, so these are the closest public schools by straight-line distance to the homes sold here in the last 12 months, using school locations from the City of Burnaby's open data. Catchments don't always follow distance and some schools fill up, so confirm any address with Burnaby Schools.

Straight talk

The honest pros and cons

Why people choose it

  • Central location in North Burnaby
  • Newer half duplexes and townhomes

What to weigh

  • Not walking distance to SkyTrain for most homes
  • Homes that sat past 30 days sold for a median 93.0% of original asking

Proof, not promises

Josh in Central Burnaby

Josh has listed and sold one home and helped one buyer in Central Burnaby:

★★★★★

“From our initial conversation to when I accepted an offer on my place in North Burnaby, Josh was professional and always available when I needed him.”

Pritika Sharma

North Burnaby seller, Google review

★★★★★

“He has been so helpful and patient throughout my condo search.”

Mira Patel

First-time buyer, Burnaby, Google review

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Good questions

Central Burnaby questions, answered

What does a home cost in Central Burnaby?

Over the 12 months to November 9, 2026, the median sale price was: condo $575,000 (5 sales); townhouse $770,000 (10 sales); half duplex $1,215,000 (16 sales); house $1,824,250 (10 sales).

Which schools are closest to Central Burnaby?

By distance, Douglas Road Elementary or Cascade Heights Elementary for most homes, and Burnaby Central Secondary or Moscrop Secondary for secondary. Burnaby assigns schools by catchment, which doesn't always match distance, so confirm any address with Burnaby Schools.

What can I buy in Central Burnaby for under $900,000?

In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, 12 of the 41 homes sold here went for under $900,000: a mix: 7 townhouses (2-bedroom, around 1,030 sq ft); 5 condos (2-bedroom, around 790 sq ft). The lowest sale was $445,000, a 1-bedroom condo.

Do homes in Central Burnaby sell over asking?

Some do, but most don't. In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, homes here sold for a median 96.6% of their asking price, and 4 of 41 sold at or over asking. The median home took 22 days to sell. Pricing and condition decide which group a home lands in.

Can I find a home with a yard in Central Burnaby?

Yes. In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, 10 detached houses at a median of $1,824,250 and 16 half duplexes at a median of $1,215,000 sold here, and those usually come with private outdoor space. Lot size and yard layout vary a lot, so check each listing.

Can I buy a newer home in Central Burnaby?

In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, 7 of the 41 homes sold here were built in 2016 or later: mostly 4-bedroom half duplexes, around 1,430 sq ft; also 1 townhouse. The median build year across all sales was 2005.

What are strata fees like in Central Burnaby?

Among homes sold here in the 12 months to November 9, 2026, monthly strata fees ran a median of $491 a month for condos (5 sales, about $0.64 per sq ft) and $401 a month for townhouses (10 sales). Fees depend on the building's age, amenities and what's included, so read the strata minutes and depreciation report before you buy.

How close is Central Burnaby to SkyTrain?

Within reach. The nearest station for most homes sold here is Holdom Station, a median 1.1 km away as the crow flies, so a longer walk, a short bike ride or a bus.

What community centres, libraries and parks are near Central Burnaby?

For most homes sold here, the closest community centre is Christine Sinclair Community Centre and the closest library is Bob Prittie Metrotown Library. Parks within about 400 m of many of them include Broadview Park and Avondale Park. Locations are from the City of Burnaby's open data.

Your next move

Thinking about a move in Central Burnaby?

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Sources: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® data for the Central BN sub-area, November 9, 2025 to November 9, 2026; City of Burnaby open data (schools, parks, community facilities, SkyTrain stations); City of Burnaby open data (schools, parks, community facilities, SkyTrain stations); Burnaby Schools (SD41). Last updated November 9, 2026.