Townhomes for Sale in Forest Glen, Burnaby, BC

Living in Forest Glen

Forest Glen sits between Metrotown and Deer Lake in central Burnaby — a mature, tree-lined neighbourhood where 1950s and 1960s single-family blocks have been converting to half-duplexes at a faster rate than any other Burnaby neighbourhood. Walking access to the Metrotown Skytrain is the neighbourhood's practical spine; Central Park — one of the Lower Mainland's largest urban parks, with a running track, pitch and putt, pitch-and-putt, tennis courts, and the covered Swangard Stadium — sits on the western edge. Streets are quiet, grid-planned, and predominantly residential with mature tree canopy. Schools include Marlborough Elementary and Burnaby Central Secondary, with Metropolis at Metrotown and the town-centre amenities a short walk west.

Family buyers who want Metrotown's Skytrain access and Central Park's green space without paying town-centre pricing, multigenerational households for whom Forest Glen's larger lots support basement-suite configurations, and established Burnaby residents downsizing from larger single-family homes who want to stay in central Burnaby.

Forest Glen has the highest density of new-build half-duplex inventory in Burnaby, the result of steady lot subdivision driven by Metrotown proximity and lot values that make conversion financially attractive. Pricing tracks the broader central Burnaby market and is typically a step below Metrotown-adjacent product while maintaining the same Skytrain access.

Written by MultiLiving Editorial, sourced from REBGV/FVREB transaction data, BC Housing permit records, and local neighbourhood knowledge. Listed by Grand Central Realty, BC Financial Services Authority licence X035686.

Why buy a townhome in Forest Glen

Forest Glen townhomes are still relatively rare — the neighbourhood is dominated by half-duplex infill — but where they exist they sit on quiet residential streets within walking distance of Metrotown's skytrain and shops. Most units run 1,300 to 1,700 sf and tend to feel more residential and less tower-adjacent than Metrotown's townhome supply. Buyers are families prioritizing the Metrotown commute without paying town-centre prices, multigenerational households, and downsizers from larger Burnaby lots.

What to watch for when buying a townhome in Forest Glen

Forest Glen's small strata count means each individual strata's governance health matters a lot — read the past two years of council minutes before writing. Some Forest Glen townhome streets have ongoing infill construction; verify how that affects daily access and noise. Confirm parking allocation in writing.