UniverCity at SFU Homes for Sale and Neighbourhood Guide

UniverCity at SFU at a glance

What to know before you look

Typical condo

$525,000

Median sale, last 12 months

Across 93 sales, a median of 34 days on the market.

Typical townhouse

$825,000

Median sale, last 12 months

Across 11 sales, a median of 34 days on the market.

Nearest SkyTrain

Production Way–University

station for most homes

A median 2.8 km away as the crow flies.

Sales last year

114

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.

UniverCity at SFU by the numbers

What UniverCity at SFU homes actually sold for

Every UniverCity at SFU sale on the MLS® from November 9, 2025 to November 9, 2026, closed or firm and waiting to complete. That's 114 homes. The figures are medians, the middle sale, so one big outlier can't skew them.

Townhouse

$825,000

Median sale price, 11 sales

Median 34 days on the market. Sold for a median 96.9% of asking, and 2 of the 11 went at or over asking.

Condo

$525,000

Median sale price, 93 sales

Median 34 days on the market. Sold for a median 97.1% of asking, and 9 of the 93 went at or over asking.

Too few sales for a fair median: detached houses (7), half duplexes (3). Josh can pull the individual sales for you.

The first two weeks matter most

97.8%

of the original asking price, for the 27 homes that sold within 14 days

94.4%

of the original asking price, for the 60 homes that took longer than 30 days

On a $525,000 condo, that gap is roughly $18,000. Pricing it right on day one usually beats chasing the market down. Check your UniverCity at SFU home's price

Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® data, Simon Fraser Univer. 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 UniverCity at SFU

Every UniverCity at SFU 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
Under $500K	40	1-bedroom condos, around 650 sq ft
$500K to $700K	50	Mostly 2-bedroom condos, around 910 sq ft; also 4 townhouses
$700K to $900K	9	Mostly 2-bedroom condos, around 1,060 sq ft; also 3 townhouses
$900K to $1.2M	5	Mostly 3-bedroom townhouses, around 1,630 sq ft; also 1 condo
$1.2M to $1.6M	1	5-bedroom detached house, around 2,670 sq ft
$1.6M to $2.2M	7	A mix: 4 detached houses (6-bedroom, around 3,370 sq ft); 3 half duplexes (5-bedroom, around 2,620 sq ft)
$2.2M to $3M	2	8-bedroom detached houses, around 4,900 sq ft

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Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® data, Simon Fraser Univer. 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 UniverCity at SFU looks like

Homes

Of the 114 homes that sold here in the last year: condos (93 sales, median build year 2012); townhouses (11 sales, median build year 2014); detached houses (7 sales, median build year 1983); half duplexes (3 sales, median build year 2025).

Parks and outdoors

The Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area surrounds the community, with trails, mountain bike routes and the Centennial Park viewpoint and rose garden.

Shops and everyday errands

University High Street has a grocery store, cafés and everyday shops. UniverCity is a planned community of about 81 hectares beside the 170-hectare campus, which opened in 1965. The closest community centre for most homes is Cameron Recreation Complex (a median 2.7 km) and the closest library is Cameron Library (2.8 km).

Getting around

Production Way–University Station on the Millennium and Expo Lines is the closest SkyTrain station for most homes here, a median 2.8 km away as the crow flies, so most trips to the train start with a bus, a bike or a drive. Buses connect the campus to Production Way-University, Burquitlam and Sperling-Burnaby Lake stations.

Schools

Which schools serve UniverCity at SFU?

Schools and programs

For the 114 homes sold here in the last 12 months, the closest public elementary was: University Highlands Elementary (93), Montecito Elementary (15), Lochdale Community School (5) and Westridge Elementary (1).

The closest public secondary was Burnaby Mountain Secondary (93) and Burnaby North Secondary (21).

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

Forest trails all around
Newer condos (median build year 2012)
University High Street shops
Newer condo buildings (median build year 2012)

What to weigh

A bus ride to SkyTrain
SkyTrain is a bus ride or drive away for most homes
Homes that sat past 30 days sold for a median 94.4% of original asking

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Good questions

UniverCity at SFU questions, answered

What does a home cost in UniverCity at SFU?

Over the 12 months to November 9, 2026, the median sale price was: condo $525,000 (93 sales); townhouse $825,000 (11 sales); half duplex $1,628,571 (3 sales); house $1,970,000 (7 sales).

Which schools are closest to UniverCity at SFU?

By distance, University Highlands Elementary or Montecito Elementary for most homes, and Burnaby Mountain Secondary or Burnaby North 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 UniverCity at SFU for under $500,000?

In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, 40 of the 114 homes sold here went for under $500,000: 1-bedroom condos, around 650 sq ft. The lowest sale was $315,000, a 1-bedroom condo.

Do homes in UniverCity at SFU sell over asking?

Some do, but most don't. In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, homes here sold for a median 96.9% of their asking price, and 11 of 114 sold at or over asking. The median home took 33 days to sell. Pricing and condition decide which group a home lands in.

Can I find a home with a yard in UniverCity at SFU?

Yes. In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, 7 detached houses at a median of $1,970,000 and 3 half duplexes at a median of $1,628,571 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 UniverCity at SFU?

In the 12 months to November 9, 2026, 42 of the 114 homes sold here were built in 2016 or later: mostly 2-bedroom condos, around 840 sq ft; also 5 townhouses and 3 half duplexes. The median build year across all sales was 2012.

What are strata fees like in UniverCity at SFU?

Among homes sold here in the 12 months to November 9, 2026, monthly strata fees ran a median of $491 a month for condos (92 sales, about $0.58 per sq ft) and $799 a month for townhouses (11 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 UniverCity at SFU to SkyTrain?

Not walking distance for most homes. The nearest station for most homes sold here is Production Way–University Station, a median 2.8 km away as the crow flies, so plan on a bus or a drive to the station.

What community centres, libraries and parks are near UniverCity at SFU?

For most homes sold here, the closest community centre is Cameron Recreation Complex and the closest library is Cameron Library. Parks within about 400 m of many of them include Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area and Richard Bolton Park. Locations are from the City of Burnaby's open data.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods next to UniverCity at SFU

Forest Hills Oakdale Simon Fraser Hills Government Road Sullivan Heights All of Burnaby

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