Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Burnaby is $860,000, across 1,986 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 94 days.
486 new listings came to market in Burnaby in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $828 per square foot, based on the 1,927 listings that report floor area.
Condos in Burnaby are listed at an average of $721,157 across 976 active listings.
Detached homes in Burnaby are listed at an average of $2,437,542 across 456 active listings.
Townhouses in Burnaby are listed at an average of $940,053 across 184 active listings.
Duplexes in Burnaby are listed at an average of $1,799,097 across 146 active listings.
Lake Trails, Quiet Streets, Old Souls
In central Burnaby—around the Burnaby Lake–Deer Lake corridor—the city slows down. Side streets feel deliberately domestic, lined with mature cedars and maples, postwar bungalows, split-levels, and carefully updated family homes that hint at decades of routines: school drop-offs, weekend garden work, and evening walks that end at the water.
This is Burnaby’s “in-between” neighbourhood in the best sense: close enough to major arteries like Canada Way and Kensington to get things done, but far enough to keep a calmer rhythm. Residents skew toward working professionals, long-time owners, and multi-generation families who value space and stability. Outdoors is the local common language—Deer Lake’s boardwalks and paddle routes, Burnaby Lake’s marshland trails, and quick access to community centres and rinks make it easy to build a week around fresh air.
Real estate here reflects that established, family-first identity. The housing stock is a mix of older detached homes (many on valuable lots), townhomes tucked into quieter pockets, and rental apartments/low-rise condos along busier corridors. Buyers tend to weigh renovation potential, lot size, and school catchments, while renters and downsizers look for practical layouts and transit connections—less “tower lifestyle,” more long-term livability in a neighbourhood that feels like it’s been there all along.
Burnaby’s for-sale market is showing ample choice with 4,253 active listings and 1,057 new listings added in the past 30 days, keeping competition elevated and giving buyers more leverage in negotiations. With a median asking price of $899,000 and an average of $820 per square foot, pricing remains firm, but the 87-day average time on market suggests sellers are often needing patience and sharp positioning, creating selective opportunities for value-focused investors.
Walk Score 53 · Transit Score 47 · Bike Score 58
The median asking price in Burnaby is $860,000, across 1,986 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $1,339,592. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 1,986 active MLS® listings in Burnaby as of August 12, 2026. 486 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Burnaby have been on the market an average of 94 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 1,986 homes currently listed in Burnaby, 49% condos, 23% detached houses, 9% townhouses, 7% duplexes.
Burnaby has a Walk Score of 53 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Somewhat Walkable — some errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit Score is 47. Bike Score is 58.