Burnaby Houses with Basement for Sale

Burnaby houses with basements are among the most in-demand in Metro Vancouver — positioned midway between Vancouver and the Tri-Cities, they offer SkyTrain-accessible living alongside the income potential of a lower-level suite in a market where property values continue to climb. There are currently 345 houses with basement for sale in Burnaby. Prices range from $999,999 to $8,140,950. Browse all MLS® listings below, complete with sold history, floor plans, and daily updates. Burnaby's older neighbourhoods — Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Oakalla, and South Burnaby — are dense with 1950s–1970s bungalows and two-storeys with full basements, the majority already adapted into suites. Burnaby City has an active secondary suite registration program. A 1-bedroom basement suite in Burnaby typically rents for $1,400–$1,900/month; 2-bedroom suites achieve $1,800–$2,400/month — one of the stronger suite rental markets in Metro Vancouver.

↓ Buyer's Market
345
Active Listings
19
Sold (30 days)
5.5%
Sales Ratio
Buyer's Market
$2.10M
Median Price
$797
Avg $/sqft
40
Avg Days
Sale-to-List Ratio & Sold Prices
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Market summary

The houses market in Burnaby is currently a Buyer's Market with a 5.5% sales ratio — 19 homes sold against 345 active listings in the past 30 days. The median asking price is $2,098,000 ($797/sqft). Properties are selling slowly, averaging 40 days on the market.

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32 listings

Recently Sold

18 sold nearby
House at 3918 Union Street, Burnaby
0
2
14
2,219 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3156834
Sold
3918 Union Street
Willingdon Heights, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 24 days on the market | SqFt: 2,219 | Lot: 4026 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1962
Listed by: Dexter Realty
House at 7041 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
8
7
40
4,098 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3155602
Sold
7041 Willingdon Avenue
Metrotown, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 18 days on the market | SqFt: 4,098 | Lot: 10608 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1948
Listed by: Royal LePage West Real Estate Services
House at 4848 Union Street, Burnaby
3
4
40
2,492 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3155885
Sold
4848 Union Street
Brentwood Park, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 13 days on the market | SqFt: 2,492 | Lot: 4026 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 2012
Listed by: Sutton Group - 1st West Realty
House at 8536 16th Avenue, Burnaby
4
3
20
2,235 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3155626
Sold
8536 16th Avenue
The Crest, Burnaby, BC
2 months ago | 4 days on the market | SqFt: 2,235 | Lot: 7424 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1963
Listed by: RE/MAX Crest Realty
House at 3865 Sandell Street, Burnaby
3
1
21
1,065 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3159781
Sold
3865 Sandell Street
Central Park BS, Burnaby, BC
2 months ago | SqFt: 1,065 | Lot: 3500 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1912
Listed by: Stonehaus Realty Corp.
House at 7113 Union Street, Burnaby
6
5
40
4,549 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3155031
Sold
7113 Union Street
Sperling-Duthie, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 37 days on the market | SqFt: 4,549 | Lot: 6013 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1984
Listed by: eXp Realty of Canada, Inc.
House at 4741 Union Street, Burnaby
5
3
40
2,736 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3155069
Sold
4741 Union Street
Capitol Hill BN, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 15 days on the market | SqFt: 2,736 | Lot: 4026 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1978
Listed by: RE/MAX Magnolia
House at 3778 Triumph Street, Burnaby
4
2
22
2,349 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3154679
Sold
3778 Triumph Street
Vancouver Heights, Burnaby, BC
2 months ago | 5 days on the market | SqFt: 2,349 | Lot: 50 SqFt. | Residential Detached
Listed by: Royal LePage Sterling Realty
House at 6807 Burns Street, Burnaby
6
5
40
3,650 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3154537
Sold
6807 Burns Street
Upper Deer Lake, Burnaby, BC
2 months ago | 13 days on the market | SqFt: 3,650 | Lot: 6250 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 2004
Listed by: Nu Stream Realty Inc.
House at 6537 Neville Street, Burnaby
5
4
27
2,682 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3154131
Sold
6537 Neville Street
South Slope, Burnaby, BC
2 months ago | 7 days on the market | SqFt: 2,682 | Lot: 6000 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1950
Listed by: Royal LePage Elite West
House at 7289 Dow Avenue, Burnaby
3
1
22
1,880 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3153739
Sold
7289 Dow Avenue
Metrotown, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 37 days on the market | SqFt: 1,880 | Residential Detached | Built: 1955
Listed by: Sutton Group - 1st West Realty
House at 7995 Woodhurst Drive, Burnaby
8
5
40
5,571 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3153225
Sold
7995 Woodhurst Drive
Forest Hills BN, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 31 days on the market | SqFt: 5,571 | Lot: 8857 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1983
Listed by: Sutton Group - Supreme Realty Corporation
House at 7520 Canada Way, Burnaby
6
4
17
2,308 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3153136
Sold
7520 Canada Way
East Burnaby, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 38 days on the market | SqFt: 2,308 | Lot: 7620 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1935
Listed by: RE/MAX All Points Realty
House at 4135 Cambridge Street, Burnaby
5
3
40
2,439 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3152828
Sold
4135 Cambridge Street
Vancouver Heights, Burnaby, BC
2 weeks ago | 61 days on the market | SqFt: 2,439 | Lot: 4026 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1927
Listed by: Bel-Air Realty Group Ltd.
House at 8236 17th Avenue, Burnaby
3
2
40
2,216 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3152347
Sold
8236 17th Avenue
East Burnaby, Burnaby, BC
2 months ago | 7 days on the market | SqFt: 2,216 | Lot: 6955 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1955
Listed by: RE/MAX Crest Realty
House at 291 Springer Avenue, Burnaby
5
6
39
4,110 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3152160
Sold
291 Springer Avenue
Capitol Hill BN, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 43 days on the market | SqFt: 4,110 | Lot: 7714 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1989
Listed by: RE/MAX Crest Realty
House at 4925 Sidley Street, Burnaby
6
4
30
3,943 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3152090
Sold
4925 Sidley Street
Metrotown, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 23 days on the market | SqFt: 3,943 | Lot: 9089 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 1990
Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
House at 6835 Burford Street, Burnaby
5
6
19
3,927 sqft
House listing
MLS®: R3152670
Sold
6835 Burford Street
Upper Deer Lake, Burnaby, BC
1 month ago | 39 days on the market | SqFt: 3,927 | Lot: 6450 SqFt. | Residential Detached | Built: 2002
Listed by: Nu Stream Realty Inc.

Market Activity by Price Range — Burnaby

Price Range Active Sold (30d) Sales Ratio
$800K–$1M 1 0 0%
$1M–$1.25M Most Active 3 2 67%
$1.25M–$1.5M 25 3 12%
$1.5M–$1.75M 53 5 9%
$1.75M–$2M 78 2 3%
$2M–$2.5M 75 5 7%
$2.5M–$3M 58 2 3%
Over $3M 52 0 0%

Sales ratio = homes sold in last 30 days ÷ active inventory. Over 20% = Seller's Market.

Market Activity by Neighbourhood — Burnaby

NeighbourhoodActiveSold (30d)Sales Ratio
Capitol Hill BN 31 1 3%
South Slope 26 1 4%
Parkcrest 22 0 0%
Sperling-Duthie 17 0 0%
East Burnaby 17 2 12%
Burnaby Lake 17 0 0%
Montecito 17 0 0%
Government Road 16 0 0%
Forest Glen BS 15 1 7%
Willingdon Heights 15 0 0%
The Crest 13 1 8%
Brentwood Park 13 1 8%
Burnaby Hospital 12 1 8%
Central BN 12 2 17%
Deer Lake 12 0 0%
Metrotown 12 0 0%
Upper Deer Lake 11 2 18%
Vancouver Heights 9 3 33%
Garden Village 9 0 0%
Westridge BN 8 0 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions — Burnaby

How many houses are for sale in Burnaby? ▼
There are currently 345 houses listed for sale in Burnaby. Listings are updated daily from the MLS® database.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market for houses in Burnaby? ▼
It is currently a Buyer's Market. With a 5.5% sales ratio, there are more houses available than buyers are purchasing, giving buyers more time and negotiating power. See the full Burnaby Houses market report for monthly trends.
What is the median price of houses in Burnaby? ▼
The median asking price for houses in Burnaby is $2,098,000. The average price per sqft is $797. See the full Burnaby Houses market report for monthly trends.
How long do houses take to sell in Burnaby? ▼
Houses in Burnaby are averaging 40 days on market before selling. Buyers have time to view multiple properties and negotiate.
Are basements common in Burnaby houses? ▼
Many houses in Burnaby include finished or partially finished basements that can serve as extra living space, recreation rooms, or potential rental suites. Always verify basement ceiling height, permits, and legal suite status.

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