Montecito Homes for Sale and Neighbourhood Guide

Montecito at a glance

What to know before you look

Typical townhouse

$750,000

Median sale, last 12 months

Across 18 sales, a median of 17 days on the market.

Typical house

$1,947,500

Median sale, last 12 months

Across 16 sales, a median of 30.5 days on the market.

Nearest SkyTrain

Sperling–Burnaby Lake

station for most homes

A median 0.9 km away as the crow flies.

Sales last year

homes sold

Closed and pending sales on the MLS®.

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

Montecito by the numbers

What Montecito homes actually sold for

Every Montecito sale on the MLS® from November 9, 2025 to November 9, 2026, closed or firm and waiting to complete. That's 36 homes. The figures are medians, the middle sale, so one big outlier can't skew them.

Detached house

$1,947,500

Median sale price, 16 sales

Median 30.5 days on the market. Sold for a median 92.7% of asking, and 3 of the 16 went at or over asking.

Townhouse

$750,000

Median sale price, 18 sales

Median 17 days on the market. Sold for a median 97.0% of asking.

Too few sales for a fair median: half duplexes (2). Josh can pull the individual sales for you.

The first two weeks matter most

98.6%

of the original asking price, for the 12 homes that sold within 14 days

91.3%

of the original asking price, for the 17 homes that took longer than 30 days

On a $750,000 townhouse, that gap is roughly $55,000. Pricing it right on day one usually beats chasing the market down. Check your Montecito home's price

Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® data, Montecito 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 Montecito

Every Montecito 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 price	Sales	What sold
$500K to $700K	3	2-bedroom townhouses, around 1,250 sq ft
$700K to $900K	12	3-bedroom townhouses, around 1,420 sq ft
$900K to $1.2M	3	3-bedroom townhouses, around 2,000 sq ft
$1.2M to $1.6M	6	Mostly 4-bedroom detached houses, around 2,150 sq ft; also 2 half duplexes
$1.6M to $2.2M	5	5-bedroom detached houses, around 2,540 sq ft
$2.2M to $3M	5	6-bedroom detached houses, around 4,000 sq ft
$3M to $5M	2	6-bedroom detached houses, around 5,780 sq ft

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Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® data, Montecito 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 Montecito looks like

Homes

Of the 36 homes that sold here in the last year: townhouses (18 sales, median build year 1973); detached houses (16 sales, median build year 1972); 2 half duplexes.

Parks and outdoors

Parks closest to the homes sold here include Still Creek Conservation Area (about 0.9 km), Montecito Park and Sperling School Park, from the City of Burnaby's park inventory.

Shops and everyday errands

The closest community centre for most homes is Bill Copeland Sports Centre (a median 1.4 km) and the closest library is McGill Library (3.8 km).

Getting around

Sperling–Burnaby Lake Station on the Millennium Line is the closest SkyTrain station for most homes here, a median 0.9 km away as the crow flies, so roughly a 15-minute walk.

Schools

Which schools serve Montecito?

Schools and programs

For the 36 homes sold here in the last 12 months, the closest public elementary was: Montecito Elementary (19), Sperling Elementary (16) and Seaforth Elementary (1).

The closest public secondary was Burnaby North Secondary (26), Burnaby Central Secondary (8) and Burnaby Mountain Secondary (2).

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

Townhomes at a median of $750,000
Burnaby Mountain Golf Course and trails

What to weigh

Older complexes (median build year 1973)
Older houses (median build year 1972) can need updating
Homes that sat past 30 days sold for a median 91.3% of original asking

Proof, not promises

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Good questions

Montecito questions, answered

What does a home cost in Montecito?

Over the 12 months to November 9, 2026, the median sale price was: townhouse $750,000 (18 sales); house $1,947,500 (16 sales).

Which schools are closest to Montecito?

By distance, Montecito Elementary or Sperling Elementary for most homes, and Burnaby North Secondary or Burnaby Central 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 Montecito for under $900,000?

In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, 15 of the 36 homes sold here went for under $900,000: 3-bedroom townhouses, around 1,330 sq ft. The lowest sale was $648,000, a 2-bedroom townhouse.

Do homes in Montecito sell over asking?

Some do, but most don't. In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, homes here sold for a median 96.2% of their asking price, and 3 of 36 sold at or over asking. The median home took 22.5 days to sell. Pricing and condition decide which group a home lands in.

Can I find a home with a yard in Montecito?

Yes. In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, 16 detached houses at a median of $1,947,500 and 2 half duplexes 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 Montecito?

In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, 4 of the 36 homes sold here were built in 2016 or later: a mix: 2 half duplexes (4-bedroom, around 1,520 sq ft); 2 detached houses (4-bedroom, around 4,350 sq ft). The median build year across all sales was 1973.

What are strata fees like in Montecito?

Among homes sold here in the 12 months to November 9, 2026, monthly strata fees ran a median of $508 a month for townhouses (18 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 Montecito to SkyTrain?

Within reach. The nearest station for most homes sold here is Sperling–Burnaby Lake Station, a median 0.9 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 Montecito?

For most homes sold here, the closest community centre is Bill Copeland Sports Centre and the closest library is McGill Library. Parks within about 400 m of many of them include Montecito Park and Sperling School Park. Locations are from the City of Burnaby's open data.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods next to Montecito

Sperling-Duthie Parkcrest Westridge Central Burnaby Deer Lake Place All of Burnaby

Your next move

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Sources: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® data for the Montecito 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.