Over the next couple of weeks I’ll try to do all of the spotlights going through each city and showing the top 10 properties based on the desperation formula. Likely no red comments and no assessment data since those are both pretty time consuming but feel free to contribute your thoughts in the comments section
#10 ) Address:5188 FRANCES ST, Capitol Hill, Burnaby
January 30, 2013 |
V987735 |
$1,898,800 |
$0 |
0% |
April 26, 2013 |
V987735 |
removed after 86 days |
April 29, 2013 |
V1003927 |
$1,898,800 |
$0 |
0% |
May 01, 2013 |
V1003927 |
$1,799,999 |
$-98,801 |
-5% |
June 04, 2013 |
V1003927 |
removed after 36 days |
June 07, 2013 |
V1011451 |
$1,699,999 |
$-198,801 |
-10% |
July 13, 2013 |
V1011451 |
removed after 36 days |
July 18, 2013 |
V1018185 |
$1,699,000 |
$-199,800 |
-11% |
July 20, 2013 |
V1018185 |
removed after 2 days |
July 25, 2013 |
V1019101 |
$1,698,800 |
$-200,000 |
-11% |
September 14, 2013 |
V1019101 |
$1,585,000 |
$-313,800 |
-17% |
October 21, 2013 |
V1019101 |
removed after 88 days |
October 23, 2013 |
V1032998 |
$1,585,000 |
$-313,800 |
-17% |
April 25, 2014 |
V1032998 |
removed after 184 days |
June 06, 2014 |
V1068653 |
$1,628,000 |
$-270,800 |
-14% |

Current Days on Market: 506 (1.39years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 14
Desperation Score: 25.8
Very reasonable price for 4400 SF high end smart house in the most prime area of Burnaby North, Unique architect design, 8 bedroom, 7 washroom, central air conditioned, wok kitchen, engineered H/W flr, engineered stone countertops, Bone maple kitchen, 5 security cameras. Loads of mouldings , pot lights. Upstairs all washroom are attached. Potential 2 suites (2&1 bedroom) with big media room with 2 pc toilet. HIGH END FINISHING THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE. HOUSE IS MORE BEAUTIFUL INSIDE THEN OUTSIDE. OPEN HOUSE, EVERY SAT & SUN, 2-4PM.
#9 ) Address:# 202 5335 HASTINGS ST, Capitol Hill, Burnaby
February 21, 2013 |
V991694 |
$285,000 |
$0 |
0% |
February 28, 2013 |
V991694 |
$279,900 |
$-5,100 |
-2% |
May 12, 2013 |
V991694 |
removed after 80 days |
August 01, 2013 |
V1020278 |
$279,000 |
$-6,000 |
-2% |
September 28, 2013 |
V1020278 |
removed after 58 days |
November 07, 2013 |
V1034633 |
$264,900 |
$-20,100 |
-7% |
November 27, 2013 |
V1034633 |
$259,000 |
$-26,000 |
-9% |
January 17, 2014 |
V1034633 |
removed after 71 days |
January 19, 2014 |
V1042518 |
$254,900 |
$-30,100 |
-11% |
February 21, 2014 |
V1042518 |
$249,900 |
$-35,100 |
-12% |
May 02, 2014 |
V1042518 |
removed after 103 days |
May 08, 2014 |
V1062546 |
$239,900 |
$-45,100 |
-16% |

Current Days on Market: 484 (1.33years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 43
Desperation Score: 26.8
ON THE QUIET SIDE OF THE BUILDING, 2 BEDROOM CORNER UNIT FACING NORTH & WEST. FEATURES, INSUITE LAUNDRY, SEMI-ENSUITE, ALL CERAMIC TILES & LAMINATED FLOORS, U SHAPED KITCHEN WITH WINDOWS, COZY WOODBURNING FIREPLACE, PATIO OVERLOOKING THE QUIET COMMON AREA COURTYARD AND VERY BRIGHT WITH LOTS OF WINDOWS ALL AROUND. WELL LOOKED AFTER BUILDING WITH NEW PLUMBING IN 2011 AND ONLY A SHORT WALK TO SHOPS, SCHOOL, TRANSPORTATION & CONFEDERATION COMMUNITY CENTRE.
#8 ) Address:7426 BURRIS ST, Buckingham Heights, Burnaby
September 20, 2012 |
V972373 |
$2,990,000 |
$0 |
0% |
February 07, 2013 |
V972373 |
removed after 140 days |
May 25, 2013 |
V1009037 |
$1,999,000 |
$-991,000 |
-33% |
July 10, 2013 |
V1009037 |
$1,888,000 |
$-1,102,000 |
-37% |
November 29, 2013 |
V1009037 |
removed after 188 days |
March 24, 2014 |
V1053726 |
$1,988,000 |
$-1,002,000 |
-34% |
April 23, 2014 |
V1053726 |
$1,888,000 |
$-1,102,000 |
-37% |
May 28, 2014 |
V1053726 |
$1,788,000 |
$-1,202,000 |
-40% |

Current Days on Market: 638 (1.75years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 88
Desperation Score: 27.4
STOP! An incredible value in prestigious Buckingham Heights! You must see this gorgeous home completely renovated with style in 2008. Located on the exclusively part of Burris St on the high side with view of mountains! You will be captivated by the European style entry & Dining room! Features include granite floors & pillars, Brazilian redwood, sandstone arches, slate bathrooms & walls, double river rock fireplace & much more! Huge parking lot with gates & 2 car garage. Huge waterfall with potential hot tub function & stone pillared gazebo with glass top for you to have a relaxing time with family or friends! Minutes drive to Metrotown & SFU. Perfect for growing family! HURRY! School Catchments: Buckingham Elementary & Burnaby Central Secondary.
#7 ) Address:5621 CAPITOL DR, Capitol Hill, Burnaby
February 10, 2011 |
V868267 |
$599,900 |
$0 |
0% |
March 19, 2011 |
V868267 |
$589,000 |
$-10,900 |
-2% |
May 05, 2011 |
V868267 |
removed after 84 days |
November 11, 2013 |
V1035163 |
$1,328,000 |
$0 |
0% |
January 04, 2014 |
V1035163 |
$1,298,000 |
$-30,000 |
-2% |
February 28, 2014 |
V1035163 |
removed after 109 days |
March 13, 2014 |
V1051953 |
$1,258,000 |
$-70,000 |
-5% |
April 14, 2014 |
V1051953 |
$1,198,000 |
$-130,000 |
-10% |
May 19, 2014 |
V1051953 |
$1,168,000 |
$-160,000 |
-12% |
June 04, 2014 |
V1051953 |
removed after 83 days |
June 16, 2014 |
V1070080 |
$1,128,000 |
$-200,000 |
-15% |

Current Days on Market: 221 (0.61years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 4
Desperation Score: 28.0
Full Exposure to the South View of Burnaby. 1-year old premium quality house included GST. Walk to good elementary & secondary school, Capitol Hill Elem & Burnaby North Sec. Can live in with additional 3 potential rental units. Top Choice for living, mortgage helper and investment. OPEN HOUSE, Sat & Sun, June 14 & 15, 1 – 4 PM
#6 ) Address:# 807 4888 BRENTWOOD DR, Brentwood Park, Burnaby
June 13, 2013 |
V1011893 |
$459,000 |
$0 |
0% |
August 22, 2013 |
V1011893 |
$454,000 |
$-5,000 |
-1% |
September 07, 2013 |
V1011893 |
$445,000 |
$-14,000 |
-3% |
September 30, 2013 |
V1011893 |
removed after 109 days |
October 11, 2013 |
V1031276 |
$439,000 |
$-20,000 |
-4% |
October 23, 2013 |
V1031276 |
$429,900 |
$-29,100 |
-6% |
December 13, 2013 |
V1031276 |
$424,000 |
$-35,000 |
-8% |
December 28, 2013 |
V1031276 |
removed after 78 days |
January 16, 2014 |
V1041795 |
$415,000 |
$-44,000 |
-10% |
February 21, 2014 |
V1041795 |
$439,000 |
$-20,000 |
-4% |
May 06, 2014 |
V1041795 |
removed after 110 days |
May 10, 2014 |
V1063134 |
$428,900 |
$-30,100 |
-7% |
June 18, 2014 |
V1063134 |
$415,900 |
$-43,100 |
-9% |

Current Days on Market: 372 (1.02years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 41
Desperation Score: 29.9
Court order sale, 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit, south east facing, open floor plan, granite countertops, great view, call today to view OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, MAY 11TH 2-4PM.
#5 ) Address:7156 BROADWAY, Montecito, Burnaby
September 23, 2013 |
V1028544 |
$2,798,000 |
$0 |
0% |
January 22, 2014 |
V1028544 |
$2,298,000 |
$-500,000 |
-18% |
April 14, 2014 |
V1028544 |
removed after 203 days |
April 28, 2014 |
V1060296 |
$2,368,000 |
$-430,000 |
-15% |
May 14, 2014 |
V1060296 |
removed after 16 days |
May 19, 2014 |
V1064813 |
$1,888,000 |
$-910,000 |
-33% |

Current Days on Market: 270 (0.74years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 32
Desperation Score: 30.2
Come view this Stunning Dream Home, 7209 sqft, 3 Level Custom Built Family Home, over $550,000., in upgrades in the past 4 years. Major Upgrades, Include New Tiled Roof, New Paint, New Window Coverings, 2 New Hot Water Tanks, Walnut h/wflrs, Top of Line Stainless Steel Appliances and the list goes on. Two Master Bedrooms, 6 &1/2 Baths. Gourmet Kitchen Open Style to Eating and Family Room, Perfect for Kids Play. Basement includes home theatre, games room with pool table, hot tub room and an one bedroom self contained nanny suite. Triple Garage. Close to Montecito Elementary, Ecole Sperling Elementary, Burnaby North Secondary, SFU, Skytrain, Bus Transit, Lougheed Mall, Han Nam Supermarket, Brentwood Mall, All Rec Centres.
#4 ) Address:3120 PHILLIPS AV, Government Road, Burnaby
September 12, 2009 |
V786548 |
$718,800 |
$0 |
0% |
November 04, 2009 |
V786548 |
removed after 53 days |
January 15, 2012 |
V925581 |
$1,430,000 |
$0 |
0% |
March 21, 2012 |
V925581 |
$1,398,000 |
$-32,000 |
-2% |
May 15, 2012 |
V925581 |
removed after 121 days |
June 01, 2012 |
V953659 |
$1,298,000 |
$-132,000 |
-9% |
July 17, 2012 |
V953659 |
$1,198,000 |
$-232,000 |
-16% |
September 13, 2012 |
V953659 |
removed after 104 days |
November 18, 2012 |
V980558 |
$1,098,000 |
$-332,000 |
-23% |
February 18, 2013 |
V980558 |
removed after 92 days |
February 21, 2013 |
V991852 |
$1,123,000 |
$-307,000 |
-21% |
March 16, 2013 |
V991852 |
$1,088,000 |
$-342,000 |
-24% |
April 22, 2013 |
V991852 |
removed after 60 days |
May 02, 2013 |
V1004512 |
$1,049,000 |
$-381,000 |
-27% |
July 08, 2013 |
V1004512 |
$999,999 |
$-430,001 |
-30% |
August 30, 2013 |
V1004512 |
removed after 120 days |
September 28, 2013 |
V1029183 |
$988,000 |
$-442,000 |
-31% |
September 30, 2013 |
V1029183 |
removed after 2 days |
October 09, 2013 |
V1031035 |
$948,000 |
$-482,000 |
-34% |
October 22, 2013 |
V1031035 |
removed after 13 days |
April 03, 2014 |
V1055768 |
$1,098,000 |
$-332,000 |
-23% |
June 04, 2014 |
V1055768 |
$998,000 |
$-432,000 |
-30% |

Current Days on Market: 887 (2.43years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 78
Desperation Score: 31.4
Attention!! Priced to sell. Custom new renovation, 3 level home situated on a huge almost 19,000sqft corner lot in prestigious Government Road. Large new sundeck with vaulted ceilings at the at the living room. All new kitchen and loft/ private style master bedroom. Downstairs with separate entrance. Great attention to detail was given by the European contractor who rebuilt this home right down to the studs & the finest material were used. Features designer shades, Bosch appliances, Decotec vanities, Viessmann high efficiency furnace and so much more. Near SFU, Seaforth Elementary and all desirable amenities. Motived seller, amy offer will consider.
#3 ) Address:6671 SUMAS DR, Parkcrest, Burnaby
June 24, 2013 |
V1014102 |
$1,968,000 |
$0 |
0% |
August 07, 2013 |
V1014102 |
$1,888,888 |
$-79,112 |
-4% |
August 17, 2013 |
V1014102 |
$1,788,000 |
$-180,000 |
-9% |
September 02, 2013 |
V1014102 |
removed after 70 days |
September 07, 2013 |
V1025383 |
$1,698,000 |
$-270,000 |
-14% |
October 02, 2013 |
V1025383 |
$1,688,000 |
$-280,000 |
-14% |
November 05, 2013 |
V1025383 |
removed after 59 days |
January 17, 2014 |
V1042153 |
$1,788,000 |
$-180,000 |
-9% |
March 25, 2014 |
V1042153 |
removed after 67 days |
March 27, 2014 |
V1054644 |
$1,788,000 |
$-180,000 |
-9% |
May 26, 2014 |
V1054644 |
$1,750,000 |
$-218,000 |
-11% |
June 16, 2014 |
V1054644 |
removed after 81 days |
June 18, 2014 |
V1070943 |
$1,698,000 |
$-270,000 |
-14% |

Current Days on Market: 361 (0.99years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 2
Desperation Score: 32.8
MAGNIFICENT CUSTOM HOME BUILT BY EXPERIENCED BUILDER. West Coast Contemporary Built Home on a 7,922 sq ft lot featuring a spacious floor plan throughout *4,730 SF). 3 level, 4 bedrooms up, potential 1 bedroom & bachelor suite down, spice kitchen and large media room. Beautiful white oak flooring, radiant heat all around, central air conditioning, appliances by Sears Elite, Electrolux kitchen appliances, Bosch dishwasher, high end Samsung Steam washer & dryer set. Situated near Burnaby North Secondary, Sperling Elementary, Sumas Park, great shopping and transit. Nicely designed and laid out. WARRANTY 2-5-10 INCLUDED! This is a must see at this price point! Please contact us today for your private viewing.
#2 ) Address:# 201 9148 SATURNA DR, Simon Fraser Hills, Burnaby
February 25, 2007 |
V632100 |
$279,000 |
$0 |
0% |
February 25, 2007 |
V632100 |
removed after 0 days |
March 23, 2007 |
V636808 |
$309,000 |
$0 |
0% |
May 23, 2007 |
V636808 |
removed after 61 days |
August 09, 2008 |
V727120 |
$299,000 |
$-10,000 |
-3% |
August 30, 2008 |
V727120 |
$289,000 |
$-20,000 |
-6% |
September 29, 2008 |
V727120 |
removed after 51 days |
June 13, 2010 |
V836855 |
$272,900 |
$-36,100 |
-12% |
June 25, 2010 |
V836855 |
$259,000 |
$-50,000 |
-16% |
August 03, 2010 |
V836855 |
removed after 51 days |
March 16, 2011 |
V875559 |
$262,900 |
$-46,100 |
-15% |
March 31, 2011 |
V875559 |
$252,900 |
$-56,100 |
-18% |
May 25, 2011 |
V875559 |
removed after 70 days |
August 25, 2012 |
V967908 |
$279,999 |
$-29,001 |
-9% |
October 04, 2012 |
V967908 |
$269,999 |
$-39,001 |
-13% |
November 08, 2012 |
V967908 |
removed after 75 days |
August 29, 2013 |
V1024310 |
$274,999 |
$-34,001 |
-11% |
November 11, 2013 |
V1024310 |
$319,900 |
$0 |
0% |
November 29, 2013 |
V1024310 |
$318,888 |
$-1,012 |
0% |
December 09, 2013 |
V1024310 |
removed after 102 days |
December 19, 2013 |
V1039101 |
$318,888 |
$-1,012 |
0% |
January 16, 2014 |
V1039101 |
$318,000 |
$-1,900 |
-1% |
March 18, 2014 |
V1039101 |
$308,888 |
$-11,012 |
-3% |
April 23, 2014 |
V1039101 |
$288,888 |
$-31,012 |
-10% |
April 30, 2014 |
V1039101 |
$318,888 |
$-1,012 |
0% |
May 02, 2014 |
V1039101 |
removed after 134 days |
May 08, 2014 |
V1062396 |
$318,888 |
$-1,012 |
0% |
June 04, 2014 |
V1062396 |
$299,999 |
$-19,901 |
-6% |

Current Days on Market: 295 (0.81years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 43
Desperation Score: 33.2
Attention investors and First Time Home Buyers – Fully renovated townhouse! Could be rented out for $1500.00 a month! Great location! walking distance to elementary/secondary schools, Lougheed Mall & sky train. SFU 5 min by bus. Great ameneties: outside swimming pool, gym, sauna & playground. Well managed complex with very pro-active strata. Pets welcome and rentals allowed. Call today!
#1 ) Address:# 2203 4160 SARDIS ST, Central Park, Burnaby
September 03, 2010 |
V848300 |
$448,800 |
$0 |
0% |
October 14, 2010 |
V848300 |
$439,800 |
$-9,000 |
-2% |
November 03, 2010 |
V848300 |
removed after 61 days |
November 05, 2010 |
V857271 |
$425,000 |
$-23,800 |
-5% |
December 01, 2010 |
V857271 |
removed after 26 days |
August 01, 2013 |
V1019978 |
$658,800 |
$0 |
0% |
September 04, 2013 |
V1019978 |
$598,800 |
$-60,000 |
-9% |
September 28, 2013 |
V1019978 |
$558,800 |
$-100,000 |
-15% |
December 28, 2013 |
V1019978 |
removed after 149 days |
March 24, 2014 |
V1053986 |
$549,900 |
$-108,900 |
-17% |
April 09, 2014 |
V1053986 |
$529,900 |
$-128,900 |
-20% |
May 13, 2014 |
V1053986 |
$498,800 |
$-160,000 |
-24% |
May 28, 2014 |
V1053986 |
removed after 65 days |
June 02, 2014 |
V1067620 |
$468,000 |
$-190,800 |
-29% |
June 16, 2014 |
V1067620 |
$475,000 |
$-183,800 |
-28% |

Current Days on Market: 323 (0.88years)
Current ‘Official’ Days on Market: 18
Desperation Score: 37.6
You will be impressed! This showcase, 2-storey penthouse features breathtaking panoramic views of downtown Vancouver and beyond, 2 decks, plus a rooftop deck available only to 4 penthouses. Completely remodeled with new kitchen, high-end appliances, bathrooms, flooring, designer paint, & high-end entertainment unit with 46″ TV. There is an insuite laundry for your convenience, plus 2 parkings & 2 storage lockers. Fully refurbished building with new exterior, windows, elevators & piping — all paid for! Amenities include tennis court, gym, clubhouse, outdoor pool. Walk to Central Park, Metrotown, Crystal Mall, SkyTrain. Homes like this rarely come on the market, don’t miss it. Call today to book a private viewing.