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19 Homes for Sale in Uptown, BC

With a median list price near $1.3 million and condos starting in the $250,000s, Uptown buyers can choose between affordable transit-friendly apartments or larger family homes and townhomes — making it one of New Westminster's most flexible entry points.

Avg sold:$564,333
Avg list:$1,495,926
$/sqft:$820
Sale/list:97.4%

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About Uptown

Uptown New Westminster sits on the high ground above the historic downtown core, serving as the commercial and civic heart of the city. Centred around Sixth Street and Sixth Avenue, this established neighbourhood blends mid-century low-rise apartments, modern concrete towers, and pockets of character homes and townhomes on tree-lined side streets. With 19 active Uptown MLS listings ranging from $253,000 to nearly $5 million, the area offers one of the most diverse price spectrums in the region, and an average price per square foot of around $820 keeps Uptown real estate competitively positioned within the Greater Vancouver market.

Lifestyle here is genuinely walkable. Residents can stroll to grocery stores, cafés, banks, the public library, and Moody Park, which anchors the neighbourhood with its outdoor pool, sports fields, and tennis courts. Royal Columbian Hospital, one of BC's major trauma centres, is located on the eastern edge of Uptown, making the area especially popular with healthcare professionals. The current sale-to-list ratio of 97.4% suggests a balanced market where well-priced Uptown homes for sale are still moving close to asking, while buyers retain some negotiating room.

Transit access is a major draw. The SkyTrain Expo Line connects Uptown residents to downtown Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey within minutes, and frequent bus routes along Sixth Street and 8th Avenue make car-free living realistic. Families benefit from a mix of public elementary and secondary schools within the New Westminster School District, while Douglas College in nearby downtown New Westminster adds a youthful energy to the area. The current average list price of about $1.49 million reflects a mix of larger detached homes and townhomes, while a median list price of roughly $1.3 million and an average recent sold price near $624,000 reveal strong activity in the condo and entry-level segment.

Uptown attracts a wide range of buyers: first-time condo purchasers drawn to affordability and transit, downsizers wanting walkability, healthcare workers seeking proximity to the hospital, and investors targeting steady rental demand. With its central location and continued density growth, New Westminster real estate in Uptown remains one of the more accessible entry points into the Lower Mainland's urban core.

Why Uptown?

  • Walkable Uptown core along Sixth Street with shops, restaurants, and services
  • Royal Columbian Hospital nearby, popular with healthcare professionals
  • Quick SkyTrain Expo Line access to Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey
  • 19 active listings spanning condos, townhomes, detached homes, and land
  • Average price per square foot around $820 — strong value vs. Vancouver
  • Healthy 97.4% sale-to-list ratio indicating a balanced, active market
  • Moody Park offers green space, outdoor pool, and recreation in the heart of the neighbourhood

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