Buying & Selling in Brentwood, Burnaby
Burnaby's Millennium-Line tower district and Amazing Brentwood hub. A Burnaby agent's snapshot — what Brentwood actually trades for, who buys here, and the pitfalls to watch.
Brentwood at a glance
Brentwood centres on the Millennium Line SkyTrain station and the Amazing Brentwood retail-and-tower mega-development. The area has gone from suburban shopping mall to one of the most concentrated high-rise condo districts in Greater Vancouver in under a decade — the Brentwood Town Centre OCP supports 30+ storey towers in a node radius around the station. North of Lougheed Highway the housing transitions to detached and post-war walk-ups; south of Halifax Street to mid-century detached on standard lots.
Vibe: Transit-driven · Tower district · Newest condos · Walkable retail
Typical 2026 prices
| Detached | $2M – $2.6M |
| Townhouse | $1.05M – $1.45M |
| Condo / Apartment | $700K – $1.2M |
Directional ranges from MLS HPI and recent comparable sales. Not appraisal values. Get a precise CMA from Dan.
Housing typology
Concrete tower condos dominate within 800m of the SkyTrain; detached and walk-ups beyond the tower zone.
Ideal Brentwood buyer
First-time and move-up condo buyers wanting brand-new SkyTrain product, downsizers from Burnaby SFH, and investors targeting strong long-term rental demand.
Market dynamics
Brentwood 2026 prices vs the Lower Mainland
How Brentwood stacks up against the broader Greater Vancouver + Fraser Valley HPI benchmark. Bars are scaled directly from current MLS HPI data and recent comparable sales — they tell you whether Brentwood is a value play, a parity market, or a premium pocket relative to the wider region.
LM benchmark = blended Greater Vancouver + Fraser Valley HPI as of April 2026 (detached ~$1,950,000 · townhouse ~$1,080,000 · condo ~$770,000). Brentwood bars represent the lower end of typical sale prices — premium properties trade above. Source: REBGV / FVREB MLS HPI + recent comparable sales.
Transit & commute
Brentwood Town Centre Millennium Line station — 25 minutes to downtown via SkyTrain.
Schools & catchments
- Burnaby North Secondary
- Alpha Secondary
- Brentwood Park Elementary
- Capitol Hill Elementary
Catchments change. Always verify your specific address with the school district.
Should you buy in Brentwood?
✓ Strengths
- Newest concrete-tower inventory in Greater Vancouver
- Direct Millennium Line access to downtown and SFU
- Amazing Brentwood retail + The Amazing Brentwood Hotel and Tower 4 amenities
- Burnaby North Secondary catchment
⚠ Things to check
- Active construction throughout the tower zone
- Strata fees in newer towers are high (concierge, amenities, geothermal)
- Some pre-2010 buildings on the periphery facing envelope work
Investor snapshot
Brentwood rental yields & investor angle
Rough gross yield ranges based on typical CMHC market rents in the Burnaby CMA and the lower end of Brentwood purchase prices. Real numbers shift with strata fees, vacancy, financing, and property tax — I run a full pro-forma before we make any offer.
| Property type | Purchase (low) | Typical rent | Gross yield range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached (rented as SFH) | $2M – $2.6M | $3,800-5,500/mo | 2.28% – 3.30% |
| Townhouse | $1.05M – $1.45M | $3,200-4,200/mo | 3.66% – 4.80% |
| Condo (1-bed) | $700K – $1.2M | $2,200-2,800/mo | 3.77% – 4.80% |
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price. Net yields after strata, taxes, vacancy, repairs, and financing typically run 1.5-2.5 percentage points lower. I model the BC tax stack (Speculation Tax, Empty Homes Tax, Property Transfer Tax, capital gains, and the new BC Home Flipping Tax) for every investor file.
Where to look in Brentwood
Streets and corridors I keep an eye on for Brentwood clients:
Looking at a Brentwood lot for redevelopment?
Bill 44 SSMUH, Bill 47 TOD, and the Burnaby OCP overlay all stack differently depending on lot width, lane access, and tree retention. I model actual buildable sqft and pro-forma before any "redevelopment" purchase — happy to run yours.
Pipeline
Recent & upcoming developments in Burnaby
Burnaby continues to densify around its town-centre and transit corridors under the new BC housing legislation framework. These projects directly impact Brentwood valuation, supply, and infrastructure load over the next 5-10 years.
Side-by-side
Brentwood vs nearby Burnaby neighbourhoods
Quick benchmark of Brentwood against the closest comparable Burnaby pockets I cover. Use this to triangulate where your budget gets you the best fit.
| Neighbourhood | Detached | Townhouse | Condo | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood YOU ARE HERE | $2M – $2.6M | $1.05M – $1.45M | $700K – $1.2M | Transit-driven, Tower district |
| Metrotown | — | $980K – $1.3M | $640K – $1.1M | High-density, Transit-driven |
| Capitol Hill | $2.2M – $3.4M | — | — | View-rich, Family-detached |
| Lougheed Town Centre | — | $980K – $1.35M | $640K – $1.1M | Two-line transit, Presale tower |
FAQ
Brentwood real estate questions
How does Brentwood compare to Metrotown for investors?
Brentwood is the newer of the two tower districts — most stock is post-2018 and amenity packages are more elaborate. Metrotown has more depth (broader inventory, more mature retail, more rental supply). Brentwood typically commands a small price-per-square-foot premium for newer construction; Metrotown often shows stronger gross-rent yield.
Are there any detached opportunities in Brentwood?
Yes — detached homes north of Lougheed Highway (Brentwood Park, Capitol Hill periphery) typically transact in the $2M–$2.6M range. Many are land-assembly candidates as the OCP densification zone continues to expand outward; verify development applications nearby before buying.
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