Edmonds & South Burnaby Multiplex Guide (2026)

Edmonds, and the Highgate area around it, is one of South Burnaby's most underrated value neighbourhoods — a diverse, family-friendly pocket built around the Edmonds SkyTrain and the Highgate Village shops. For buyers who want a brand-new multiplex home (a duplex, triplex, or fourplex with a private door) at a friendly price with fast transit, here's the rundown.

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

Edmonds sits in the southeast corner of Burnaby, anchored by the Edmonds SkyTrain station on the Expo Line and the Highgate Village shopping area at Kingsway and Salisbury. It's a modestly priced, multicultural, middle-class neighbourhood popular with new-Canadian families, with a real mix of housing. In our view, it's one of the best value-with-transit combinations in the region.

What a multiplex home costs in Edmonds

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% from a year earlier, per Greater Vancouver REALTORS, and 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). The wider market is currently balanced.

Edmonds and Highgate sit among Burnaby's more attainable areas. Local snapshots covered by neighbourhood guides describe a wide mix from condos to townhomes to single-family homes. New townhome projects here are now listed from the low-$1.3-million range (for example Highgate Homes Town, from about $1.3 million as of June 2026). It's a place where a brand-new home is within reach for more families.

Getting around

The Edmonds SkyTrain station on the Expo Line connects quickly to downtown Vancouver, Metrotown, and Surrey, and Highgate Village covers everyday shopping within a walk. For commuters, the transit access is a major part of the appeal.

Schools, shopping, and families

Highgate Village anchors daily life with a grocery store, pharmacy, services, and cafés, and the area is popular with families for its mix of housing and amenities. Pick a unit with the bedrooms and storage your household needs.

Who Edmonds suits

• Value-focused families who want a brand-new home and fast transit for less.
• Commuters who'll use the Expo Line to downtown, Metrotown, and Surrey.
• New-Canadian and multi-generational households — the area has a long tradition of welcoming them.
• First-time buyers stepping up from a condo who want a private entrance and more space.

How to buy a brand-new multiplex here

Brand-new duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes are appearing across Edmonds and South Burnaby because recent provincial housing rules opened up small-scale homes on lots that used to allow only a single house. Many sell as pre-sales — you reserve before completion, usually starting with a deposit around 5% of the price, and get first pick of floor plans. The newest homes often sell quietly, so get on the early list and talk to our team about what's coming.

What this comes down to

• Edmonds and Highgate are value-focused, family-friendly South Burnaby neighbourhoods on the Expo Line.
• 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.
• Highgate Village covers everyday shopping within a walk of the SkyTrain.
• The wider attached market eased about 5% over the past year and is currently balanced.
• The newest homes often sell pre-sale and quietly — the early list is how you see them first.

Frequently asked questions

Is Edmonds a good place to buy a multiplex home?

For value-focused families and commuters, yes. It pairs some of Burnaby's more attainable prices with Expo Line access and walkable shopping at Highgate Village. It's an underrated, practical choice.

How much does a multiplex home cost in Edmonds?

Among Burnaby's more attainable areas. In April 2026 Burnaby's benchmark townhouse ran from about $852,000 to $1,005,700, and new townhome projects near Edmonds are listed from the low-$1.3-million range (for example Highgate Homes Town, from about $1.3 million). The regional attached benchmark was about $1.04 million (April 2026).

Which SkyTrain line serves Edmonds?

Edmonds is on the Expo Line, which connects quickly to downtown Vancouver, Metrotown, and Surrey. The fast transit access is a key reason families choose the area.

What is Highgate Village?

Highgate Village, at Kingsway and Salisbury, is the area's shopping hub, with a grocery store, pharmacy, cafés, and services. It puts everyday needs within a walk of many homes.

Is Edmonds good for families?

Yes. It's a multicultural, middle-class neighbourhood popular with families, with a mix of housing, walkable shopping, and good transit. Choose a home with the bedrooms your household needs.

Is Burnaby cheaper than Vancouver?

Often, yes. Burnaby town centres like Edmonds frequently price below comparable Vancouver neighbourhoods while still offering excellent transit and amenities. That value draws many families.

Is now a good time to buy in Edmonds?

The market has cooled. Attached prices region-wide eased about 5% over the past year, and April 2026 was balanced with more choice and negotiating room.

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

Yes — many new homes sell pre-sale, meaning you reserve before completion, with deposits commonly starting around 5% of the price. Buying early gets you first pick of floor plans.

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 door and more space than a condo.

How do I find new multiplex listings in Edmonds?

Browse current listings and get on our early-access list so you hear about new Edmonds and Highgate homes before they're public.

Curious about Edmonds and South Burnaby? Talk to our team and we'll help you compare what's available now and what's coming soon.