Burnaby Heights Multiplex Buyer's Guide: The Heights Above the Inlet (2026)

Burnaby Heights — "The Heights" to locals — is the kind of neighbourhood people don't want to leave. It sits on the north slope of Burnaby, with a friendly main street, views toward the inlet and the mountains, and a settled, family feel that's getting harder to find. For buyers who want a brand-new multiplex home — a duplex, triplex, or fourplex with a private front door — in a genuine community, it deserves a serious look.

Where Burnaby Heights is, and what it's like to live there

The Heights runs along Hastings Street in north Burnaby, just east of Vancouver. Hastings is the heart of it: independent bakeries, cafés, delis, and family restaurants line the street, and residents can handle most of daily life on foot. Step onto the residential streets and the ground slopes north toward Burrard Inlet, which means many homes catch views of the water and the North Shore mountains.

In our view, The Heights offers something a lot of buyers are chasing and few can find: a real, walkable main street wrapped around quiet, view-friendly family streets — without a downtown price tag.

What a multiplex home costs in Burnaby Heights

Burnaby generally offers more home for the money than the city of Vancouver. The benchmark attached-home price across Greater Vancouver was $1,043,400 in April 2026, down 5.1% year over year, per Greater Vancouver REALTORS. Listing data from Zolo currently shows townhome asking prices around $1.39 million (June 2026); the benchmark townhouse — a typical home's value — ran from about $852,000 in Burnaby East to roughly $1,005,700 in Burnaby South in April 2026 (Greater Vancouver REALTORS). In The Heights, prices reflect the neighbourhood's popularity and any inlet views, but it still tends to undercut comparable Vancouver east-side homes.

Getting around

The Heights is built for walking, with daily needs along Hastings. For trips across the region, frequent bus service runs along Hastings toward downtown Vancouver and into Burnaby, and the SkyTrain network is a short hop away. Many households here live comfortably with one car.

Schools and families

Burnaby Heights is popular with families for its schools, green space, and quieter residential streets. The area is served by schools including Gilmore Community Elementary and Alpha Secondary, with other options nearby. Between the walkable main street and the community feel, it's an easy place to raise kids. As always, pick a unit with the bedrooms and storage your household needs.

Who Burnaby Heights suits

• Families who want community — a walkable main street and settled streets where neighbours know each other.
• View seekers who want a shot at inlet and mountain views without a west-side price.
• Two-generation households who value a quieter, established neighbourhood with everything close.
• Buyers leaving Vancouver who want more home and more calm just across the city line.

How to buy a brand-new multiplex here

Brand-new duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes are starting to appear in established neighbourhoods like The Heights because recent provincial housing rules opened up small-scale homes on lots that used to allow only a single house. Supply here is limited and sought-after, so the newest homes often sell quietly. Many go as pre-sales — you reserve before completion, usually with a deposit around 5% of the price. Get on the early list and talk to our team to hear about Heights homes before they're public.

What this comes down to

• Burnaby Heights pairs a walkable Hastings Street main street with quiet, view-friendly family streets.
• Burnaby generally costs less than the city of Vancouver; the benchmark townhouse ran from about $852,000 to $1,005,700 across its areas in April 2026.
• Many homes on the north slope catch inlet and mountain views.
• It's an established, family-friendly neighbourhood with neighbourhood schools and a strong community feel.
• Brand-new homes here are limited and sell quietly — the early list is how you see them first.

Frequently asked questions

Is Burnaby Heights a good place to buy a multiplex home?

For buyers who want a walkable main street, a settled community, and a chance at inlet views, yes. The trade-off is supply — brand-new homes here are limited and sell quickly, so you need to be ready and on the early list.

How much does a multiplex home cost in Burnaby Heights?

Burnaby generally costs less than the city of Vancouver; in April 2026 the benchmark townhouse across Burnaby ran from about $852,000 to $1,005,700, below the Metro Vancouver attached benchmark of about $1.04 million. In The Heights, prices reflect the area's popularity and any inlet views.

Where exactly is Burnaby Heights?

The Heights is in north Burnaby, centred on Hastings Street just east of the Vancouver city line. The residential streets slope north toward Burrard Inlet, which is why many homes catch water and mountain views.

Is Burnaby Heights good for families?

Yes. It's known for a strong community feel, neighbourhood schools including Gilmore Community Elementary and Alpha Secondary, green space, and a walkable main street. It's an easy, settled place to raise kids.

Does Burnaby Heights have good views?

Many homes do. Because the neighbourhood sits on a north-facing slope above Burrard Inlet, homes higher up the hill often look out over the water and the North Shore mountains. Views add to the price, so weigh that against your budget.

Is The Heights on the SkyTrain?

Not directly on the street, but frequent buses run along Hastings toward downtown Vancouver and Burnaby, and SkyTrain stations are a short hop away. Most daily needs are walkable along Hastings itself.

Is now a good time to buy in Burnaby Heights?

The market has cooled region-wide — attached prices eased about 5% over the past year, and April 2026 was balanced. That said, The Heights has limited new supply, so good homes still move quickly.

Can I buy a brand-new multiplex in The Heights pre-sale?

Yes, when they come up — many new homes sell pre-sale, meaning you reserve before completion. Deposits commonly begin around 5% of the price. Because supply is limited here, getting on the early list is especially important.

What's the difference between a duplex and a townhouse here?

A duplex is one building split into two private homes; a townhouse is one of several in a row, each with its own entrance. Both give you a private front door and more space than a condo. The Heights has both, though new supply is limited.

How do I find new multiplex listings in Burnaby Heights?

Start by browsing current listings, and get on our early-access list. In a low-supply neighbourhood like The Heights, hearing about homes before they're public is often the difference between buying and missing out.

Set your sights on The Heights? Talk to our team and we'll let you know the moment a brand-new home comes up in the neighbourhood.