8691 ARMSTRONG AVENUE

8691 ARMSTRONG AVENUE · Burnaby, The Crest · Retail · $4,200,000 · MLS C8078537

Burnaby, British Columbia · Neighbourhood: The Crest
C$4,200,000
For sale
8691 ARMSTRONG AVENUE

8691 ARMSTRONG AVENUE is located in Burnaby (The Crest). Property snapshot: Retail, listed at $4,200,000, MLS C8078537. Compare transit, schools, similar supply, strata/carrying costs and resale liquidity—not just photos and asking price. Current DOM/site exposure: 51. Catchment schools include Armstrong Elementary, Ca

List Price: $4,200,000
MLS: C8078537
Interior Size: 3,897 sqft
Days on Site: 51
Catchment Schools: Catchment schools include Armstrong Elementary, Cariboo Hill Secondary
Price History: Latest recorded list price 4200000.00

Local Decision Guide

How should buyers evaluate 8691 ARMSTRONG AVENUE?

Start by reading this listing in its Burnaby The Crest context: price, property type, land or strata setup, age, transit, schools, similar supply, carrying costs and resale liquidity should be considered together, not just photos and asking price.

What should be checked before writing an offer?
  • Recent comparable sales, competing active listings, days on market, price changes and current market pace.
  • Property condition, inspection risk, insurance, financing, tax, title and any disclosure documents.
  • For strata homes, review minutes, contingency reserve, special levies, rental rules and pet bylaws.
How do buyers find land with rebuild or multiplex potential, what should they watch, and how can returns be improved?

To find land with this potential, start with zoning, lot size, frontage, lane or driveway access, servicing, trees, slope, basement conditions, BC Assessment, title restrictions and municipal permits. The highest-return plan is usually not simply the maximum unit count; it is the best balance between approval risk, construction cost, rent or resale pricing, floor-plan efficiency, parking and holding period.

Burnaby listings should also be screened against SSMUH and provincial small-scale multi-unit housing rules. R1, R4 and R5 zoning may affect multiplex analysis, but they are not automatic buildability guarantees; lot dimensions, area, servicing, trees, parking, permits and current city interpretation still matter.

Burnaby SSMUH / R1 / R4 / R5 quick checklist
  • Confirm the zoning label: R1, R4, R5 or another district.
  • Check lot size, frontage, lane/driveway access, trees, parking and servicing.
  • Read SSMUH, provincial rules and Burnaby's current permit interpretation together.
What does this page not replace?

It does not replace a realtor, lawyer, inspector, mortgage broker, insurance review, tax advice, strata documents, BC Assessment or municipal records. Use it to form better questions, then verify independently.

Listing FAQ

What is the current list price for 8691 ARMSTRONG AVENUE?

This page shows a list price of $4,200,000 with MLS C8078537.

What type of home is this Burnaby, The Crest listing?

The page shows Retail at 8691 ARMSTRONG AVENUE. Buyers should still verify strata/land context, interior size, age and inspection findings.

How long has this listing been on the market?

Current records show about 51 days on market/site. Latest recorded list price 4200000.00.

Which catchment schools are associated with 8691 ARMSTRONG AVENUE?

Catchment schools include Armstrong Elementary, Cariboo Hill Secondary. Catchment boundaries can change, so buyers should verify with the school district or their realtor before writing an offer.

What should buyers check first on this listing?

Start with price, location, property type, land or strata context, condition, schools/transit, recent comparable sales and carrying costs; if redevelopment or multiplex potential matters, also review zoning, lot size, servicing and municipal rules.

How should Burnaby listings be screened for SSMUH, R1, R4 and R5 risk?

Burnaby listings should be checked against SSMUH, provincial small-scale multi-unit housing policy, R1/R4/R5 zoning, lot size, frontage, servicing, trees, parking and permits. R1/R4/R5 are due-diligence signals, not automatic buildability.

Can AI analysis replace professional advice?

No. AI analysis is for faster context and market screening; final decisions should still rely on a realtor, lawyer, inspection, financing, tax and municipal due diligence.

Remarks

Fresh off a top-to-bottom renovation. Set on a 7,019 sq ft corner lot, the upper level boasts a 3-bed/3-bath residence plus a separate 1-bed/1-bath suite'perfect for living, renting, or multigenerational use. The ground-floor retail space is a newly built daycare center. Group Child Care (24 children) permitted and ideally situated directly across from the school. C-1 zoning gives you instant versatility: convert to a café, salon, or office'or, with permits, expand the daycare to the second floor for even greater capacity. An on-site playground is already in place, so both indoor and outdoor areas are fully ready. For investors and aspiring daycare owners, this is a rare chance to start earning income from day one. Never approach STAFF directly (Always confidential). Showing by appointments only. (id:56153)

Property Details

Retail
Building Type
-
Bedrooms
-
Bathrooms
1976
Year Built
50 years
Age
51
Days on Site
3,897 sqft
Interior Size
C$1,078
Price per Sqft

Transaction: For sale

Status: active

Listing ID: 29709513 (C8078537)

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Property Summary

Price: C$4,200,000

Days on Site: 51 days

Added to BurnabyHouse: 2026-05-06

Updated on: 2026-05-06 12:03 PM PDT

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Schools

Armstrong Elementary ELEMENTARY
Public · School District 41
8757 Armstrong Ave, Burnaby, BC
Straight-line distance about 182.1 m
Cariboo Hill Secondary SECONDARY
Public · School District 41
8580 16th Ave, Burnaby, BC
Straight-line distance about 389.5 m
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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
Choices Market
About 303 m away
8683 Tenth Avenue, Burnaby
Royal Farm Market
About 1.3 km away
Shopping Centres
Crest Centre
About 319.5 m away
McBride Plaza
About 1.1 km away
Parks / Green Space
Cariboo Hill School Park
About 256.7 m away
Cariboo Park
About 450 m away

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