“Multi-Generational Homes in Burnaby”

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Burnaby is one of the fastest-growing cities in Metro Vancouver, making it an attractive place for multi-family real estate investment. With increasing demand for housing, close proximity to SkyTrain lines, and major commercial hubs like Metrotown and Brentwood, Burnaby offers strong potential for rental income and long-term value.

Great Opportunity

High-Demand Neighbourhoods for Multi-Family Investment

  • Metrotown: High density, top rental rates, near shopping & transit.

  • Brentwood: Rapid growth, major new developments, excellent future upside.

  • Edmonds: More affordable, emerging market, rezoning potential.

  • Burnaby Heights Established community, good mix of older and newer duplexes.

Multi-Family Homes For Sale

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  • 6025 Dickens Street in Burnaby: Upper Deer Lake House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2848869

    6025 Dickens Street Upper Deer Lake Burnaby V5H 1W6
    Main Photo: 6025 Dickens Street in Burnaby: Upper Deer Lake House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2848869

    6025 Dickens Street Burnaby V5H 1W6 Upper Deer Lake

    $2,068,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2848869
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,700 sq. ft.
    PRIME LOCATION IN BURNABY SOUTH! Upper Deer Lake! Semi Corner home 3beds up & 2beds down w/tremendous updates. Modern, contemporary with newly stained HARDWOOD flooring thru-out! Main kitchen is fully renovated w/ Caesar Stone Quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, stone wall tile, floor to ceiling cabinets, custom extra long drawers for double the amount of storage, 5'x7' island overlooking the open concept living room with fireplace. Huge backyard with nice covered deck. Main floor features enclosed sun room with French doors. New 2 bedroom basement suite w/ its own laundry & separate entrance. Plumbing & electrical are updated thru-out w/ newer high efficiency gas furnace & water tank. See potential with the laneway home program w/city of BBY. More details
    Listed by Nu Stream Realty Inc.
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 4 5115 Buxton Street in Burnaby: Forest Glen BS Duplex for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2975283

    4 5115 Buxton Street Forest Glen BS Burnaby V5H 1J7
    Main Photo: 4 5115 Buxton Street in Burnaby: Forest Glen BS Duplex for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2975283

    4 5115 Buxton Street Burnaby V5H 1J7 Forest Glen BS

    $1,650,000
    Residential Income
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2975283
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    6
    Floor Area:
    1,644 sq. ft.
    2 Storey +basement laneway house in South Burnaby. Price is for one side unit. The Estimate completion will be end of June. The Price is not including GST. More details
    Listed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/24)
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 3 5115 Buxton Street in Burnaby: Forest Glen BS Duplex for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2975281

    3 5115 Buxton Street Forest Glen BS Burnaby V5H 1J7
    Main Photo: 3 5115 Buxton Street in Burnaby: Forest Glen BS Duplex for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R2975281

    3 5115 Buxton Street Burnaby V5H 1J7 Forest Glen BS

    $1,650,000
    Residential Income
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2975281
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    6
    Floor Area:
    1,644 sq. ft.
    2 Storey +basement laneway house in South Burnaby. Price is for one side unit. The Estimate completion will be end of June. The Price is not including GST. More details
    Listed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/24)
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 5133 Union Street in Burnaby: Capitol Hill BN House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2991991

    5133 Union Street Capitol Hill BN Burnaby V5B 1W1
    Main Photo: 5133 Union Street in Burnaby: Capitol Hill BN House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2991991

    5133 Union Street Burnaby V5B 1W1 Capitol Hill BN

    $2,280,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2991991
    Bedrooms:
    6
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    2,352 sq. ft.
    Home is 2 blocks Kensington Pitch and Putt, Burnaby North Secondary School, Kensington Skating Rink, Kensington Outdoor Pool. Walking distance to Aubrey Elementary School. 2 blocks to Beecher Park. Amazing Brentwood Town Centre view. Dream location if you are a golf lover. Super convenient location, minutes to Brentwood Mall and Skytrain Station. Close to Kensington Mall. Close to Simon Fraser University. This is a builder's delight. You can build a large 6100 sqft home with a laneway house in a beautiful private setting. Flat lot with a large 3 car parking area. Mortgage helper with 3 bedrooms downstairs. Large backyard patio. Fig tree in the front yard. Private fenced in backyard. More details
    Listed by Magsen Realty Inc.
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 938 Howard Avenue in Burnaby: Parkcrest House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2997597

    938 Howard Avenue Parkcrest Burnaby V5B 3R6
    Main Photo: 938 Howard Avenue in Burnaby: Parkcrest House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R2997597

    938 Howard Avenue Burnaby V5B 3R6 Parkcrest

    $2,798,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2997597
    Bedrooms:
    8
    Bathrooms:
    6
    Floor Area:
    4,466 sq. ft.
    FIRST TIME OFFERED FOR SALE! Introducing this incredible opportunity to purchase a large 9,563 SF Lot (72 ft x 132 ft) with LANEWAY and located in the highly desirable Brentwood Neighbourhood of North Burnaby. Zoned R1, this property meets all the criteria for SMALL-SCALE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING (SSMUH) allowing for a variety of different uses including up to 4 dwelling units. Rowhousing use is also identified in the zoning bylaw. Current improvements includes a duplex. Centrally located in Brentwood, this a great opportunity to hold or redevelop this legacy property. More details
    Listed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd.
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 4640 Brentlawn Drive in Burnaby: Brentwood Park House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R3005742

    4640 Brentlawn Drive Brentwood Park Burnaby V5C 3V2
    Main Photo: 4640 Brentlawn Drive in Burnaby: Brentwood Park House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R3005742

    4640 Brentlawn Drive Burnaby V5C 3V2 Brentwood Park

    $4,999,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3005742
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    2,348 sq. ft.
    Attention developers, this is your big chance to get into one of Metro Vancouver's Most premier neighbourhoods, 'The Lawns.' This Amazing site is offered as part of a 3-lot land assembly with 4640, 4644, and 4648 Brentlawn Drive, with frontage totalling approximately 153 ft x 122 ft is a 18,866 Sq ft prime development. It backs directly onto the vibrant Amazing Brentwood Mall, Metro Vancouver's unmatched shopping, dinning and entertainment district, and falls within the City of Burnaby’s TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) Area – Zone 2, permitting a minimum of up to 12 storeys and 4.0 FAR. An Opportunity also exists to explore the potential purchase of the adjacent laneway from the City to expand the site. Excellent holding property with solid rental income. Call today for more details. More details
    Listed by Jovi Realty Inc.
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 4644 Brentlawn Drive in Burnaby: Brentwood Park House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R3005748

    4644 Brentlawn Drive Brentwood Park Burnaby V5C 3V2
    Main Photo: 4644 Brentlawn Drive in Burnaby: Brentwood Park House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R3005748

    4644 Brentlawn Drive Burnaby V5C 3V2 Brentwood Park

    $4,999,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3005748
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    1,174 sq. ft.
    Attention developers, this is your big chance to get into one of Metro Vancouver's Most premier neighbourhoods, 'The Lawns.' This Amazing site is offered as part of a 3-lot land assembly with 4640,4644, and 4648 Brentlawn Drive, with frontage totalling approximately 153 ft x 122 ft is a 18,866 Sq ft prime development. It backs directly onto the vibrant Amazing Brentwood Mall, Metro Vancouver's unmatched shopping, dinning and entertainment district, and falls within the City of Burnaby's TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) Area - Zone 2, permitting a minimum of up to 12 storeys and 4.0 FAR. An Opportunity also exists to explore the potential purchase of the adjacent laneway from the City to expand the site. Excellent holding property with solid rental income. Call today for more details. More details
    Listed by Jovi Realty Inc.
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 8763 10th Avenue in Burnaby: The Crest House for sale (Burnaby East) : MLS®# R3024866

    8763 10th Avenue The Crest Burnaby V3N 2T1
    Main Photo: 8763 10th Avenue in Burnaby: The Crest House for sale (Burnaby East) : MLS®# R3024866

    8763 10th Avenue Burnaby V3N 2T1 The Crest

    $3,199,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3024866
    Bedrooms:
    9
    Bathrooms:
    10
    Floor Area:
    4,400 sq. ft.
    Welcome to this exceptional Brand New Home, 8-bed, 9-bath home in The Crest, offering over 4,300 sq ft of designer interior space on a spacious 7,000 sq ft lot. Featuring panoramic mountain and water views, this West Coast-inspired residence showcases high-end craftsmanship, an open-concept layout, overheight ceilings, and a chef’s kitchen with built-in appliances and oversized island. Stream Shower + Audio System Installed. The upper level includes a luxury primary suite with walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite. The lower level is an entertainer’s dream with a built-in bar, large rec room, 2-bed suite, 1-bed suite, plus a 2-bed laneway home—ideal for extended family or rental income. Located minutes from Urban Academy, shopping, parks, and transit. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Treeland Realty
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 3724 Kincaid Street in Burnaby: Burnaby Hospital House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R3024929

    3724 Kincaid Street Burnaby Hospital Burnaby V5G 1V5
    Main Photo: 3724 Kincaid Street in Burnaby: Burnaby Hospital House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R3024929

    3724 Kincaid Street Burnaby V5G 1V5 Burnaby Hospital

    $2,250,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3024929
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    1,696 sq. ft.
    ATTN: INVESTORS, BUILDERS and RENOVATOR!!! Burnaby Hospital location - prime location for access to Metrotown, Brentwood, Burnaby Hospital, Electronic Arts Studio, Moscrop Secondary, Cascade Heights Elem (French immersion), BCIT and easy access to transit or Highway 1. Large, level lot 60x122 with laneway access makes this perfect to develop SSMUH. Whether looking to hold, invest, design a dream home, or build a multiplex living, this property is READY to deliver outstanding returns. Contact your realtor today to view! More details
    Listed by RE/MAX All Points Realty
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 4628 Westlawn Drive in Burnaby: Brentwood Park House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R3032193

    4628 Westlawn Drive Brentwood Park Burnaby V5C 3R1
    Main Photo: 4628 Westlawn Drive in Burnaby: Brentwood Park House for sale (Burnaby North) : MLS®# R3032193

    4628 Westlawn Drive Burnaby V5C 3R1 Brentwood Park

    $3,180,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3032193
    Bedrooms:
    6
    Bathrooms:
    5
    Floor Area:
    4,003 sq. ft.
    This stunning Mediterranean-inspired villa offers nearly 4,000 sq. ft. of living space, including 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a separate 2-bedroom rental suite.The grand tiled foyer leads to an open floor plan with a living room, family room, chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, den, and French wrought iron doors to the lanai. Features include crown moldings, hardwood floors, and Italian ceramic tile. Air-conditioner and electric radiant floor heating are available. Potential for a laneway house. Walking distance to Amazing Brentwood Mall, Whole Foods, and daycare. Elementary school: Brentwood mall School. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 3968 Spruce Street in Burnaby: Burnaby Hospital House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R3033593

    3968 Spruce Street Burnaby Hospital Burnaby V5G 1Y1
    Main Photo: 3968 Spruce Street in Burnaby: Burnaby Hospital House for sale (Burnaby South) : MLS®# R3033593

    3968 Spruce Street Burnaby V5G 1Y1 Burnaby Hospital

    $2,680,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3033593
    Bedrooms:
    6
    Bathrooms:
    6
    Floor Area:
    2,831 sq. ft.
    Well-kept, like-new home in the highly sought-after Burnaby Hospital area. Features 6 spacious bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, with all main and upper bedrooms offering ensuites. Basement includes a rough-in for a kitchen, easily convertible into a rental suite if desired. Enjoy a large fenced backyard with laneway access and a gazebo—ideal for outdoor entertaining. The home offers radiant floor heating throughout, a gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, and more. Located in a quiet, desirable neighborhood just minutes from Metrotown, BCIT, Highway 1, and public transit. School catchments: Moscrop Secondary and Cascade Elementary. Recent updates include full interior repaint in 2025 and a new hot water tank in 2023. More details
    Listed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd.
    LISTING DETAILS

  • 8008 13 Avenue in Burnaby: East Burnaby House for sale (Burnaby East) : MLS®# R3049190

    8008 13 Avenue East Burnaby Burnaby V3N 2G2
    Main Photo: 8008 13 Avenue in Burnaby: East Burnaby House for sale (Burnaby East) : MLS®# R3049190

    8008 13 Avenue Burnaby V3N 2G2 East Burnaby

    $2,599,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3049190
    Bedrooms:
    6
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Floor Area:
    3,343 sq. ft.
    This rare mid-century modern rancher with basement is located in a sought-after neighborhood. The home boasts soaring 14-foot ceilings, expansive windows, and an open-concept design with 3-panel accordion doors off the kitchen, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The chef’s kitchen features premium KitchenAid appliances, gas range, and wine fridge, with German Grohe fixtures throughout for a touch of luxury and sophistication. A versatile flex room is ideal for a home office or entertainment lounge. Downstairs offers a spacious living area, large den (easily converted into a suite), and ample storage. This property includes a LEGAL 2-BEDROOM SUITE for mortgage support and the potential for a laneway home. Don’t miss your chance to own this exceptional home! OH Sunday Sept 28 2-4 More details
    Listed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty and Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
    LISTING DETAILS
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Multi-Generational Family Homes

Experts predict that the number of multi-generational households will continue to rise as all levels of government work to make it easier to build or renovate smaller homes on existing family properties.

According to the province of B.C., outdated zoning regulations have, for decades, limited new housing to either condos or single-family homes—options that are now financially out of reach for many first-time buyers.

Sharing large houses or building backyard homes can make financial and practical sense.

What is a multi-generational home?

Multi-generational living is not a new concept. For centuries, many cultures have valued the way it fosters strong connections between older and younger generations.

Today, its growing popularity goes beyond just sharing expenses. Contributing factors include an aging population and increased immigration from countries—particularly in Asia—where multi-generational households are a longstanding tradition.

Common Types of Multi-Family Properties in Burnaby

  • Duplexes & Fourplexes

    • Found in many established neighbourhoods like Deer Lake, Burnaby Heights, and Edmonds.

    • Ideal for house hacking or small-scale investing.

  • Purpose-Built Rental Buildings

    • Larger developments specifically built for long-term rentals.

    • Often located near commercial centres and transit.

  • Burnaby Laneway Homes

    Burnaby’s neighbourhoods are evolving, thanks to the city’s forward-thinking Housing Choices program, which is paving the way for more laneway houses, coach homes, and semi-detached suites.

    Also known as carriage homes, laneway houses are small, self-contained dwellings built in the backyard of a primary residence, typically facing the lane. These compact units can provide valuable rental income for homeowners or offer a comfortable living space for extended family members.

    Curious about how a laneway house could work for you? Discover the benefits and opportunities this flexible housing option can bring!

  • See New Burnaby House Design Library 

Why Invest in Multi-Family Real Estate in Burnaby?

  • Proximity to Transit: SkyTrain lines (Expo & Millennium) make Burnaby highly accessible.

  • Strong Rental Demand: A growing population and limited supply create consistent tenant demand.

  • Rezoning Opportunities: Certain areas in Burnaby are being upzoned for higher-density housing, increasing property values.

  • Education & Employment: SFU, BCIT, and major tech companies draw students and professionals who rent.

Things to Consider About Multi-Family Homes

  • City of Burnaby Zoning Rules: Multi-family development is regulated by zoning bylaws. Check RM (Residential Multiple Family) zones for eligibility.

  • Property Taxes: Generally higher for multi-family homes than single-family.

  • Strata vs. Freehold: Condos have strata fees; purpose-built rentals or duplexes are usually freehold with more flexibility.

Reciprocity Logo The data relating to real estate on this website comes in part from the MLS® Reciprocity program of either the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) or the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB). Real estate listings held by participating real estate firms are marked with the MLS® logo and detailed information about the listing includes the name of the listing agent. This representation is based in whole or part on data generated by either the GVR, the FVREB or the CADREB which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. The materials contained on this page may not be reproduced without the express written consent of either the GVR, the FVREB or the CADREB.