South Slope, Burnaby: Multiplex Buyer's Guide for 2026

South Slope is a residential area in south Burnaby, between the Royal Oak and Metrotown areas to the north and Marine Drive to the south. On October 8, 2026, our copy of the MLS® feed showed 7 new homes for sale there: 6 half duplexes from $1,668,000 to $2,198,000 and 1 detached house at $2,088,000.

Where South Slope is: the MLS® area and the City's plan area

South Slope is the name of an MLS® sub-area and of one of the 20 plan areas on the City of Burnaby's community plan area map. All 4 buildings with homes for sale on October 8 sit inside the City's South Slope plan area.

On the City's map, the South Slope plan area runs from Boundary Road in the west to Gilley Avenue in the east. Marine Drive forms the south edge. The north edge changes from west to east: Imperial Street near Boundary Road, then Victory Street, then Portland Street east of the Royal Oak Avenue area.

South of Marine Drive, the City's Big Bend plan area runs down to the Fraser River. Big Bend holds the Market Crossing shops, Riverway Golf Course, the Riverway Sports Complex and Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park. North of South Slope are the City's Royal Oak and Metrotown plan areas, home to Royal Oak and Metrotown stations.

The MLS® system files South Slope under a larger area called "Burnaby South". On October 8, its homes for sale were on Keith Street, Patrick Street and MacPherson Avenue in the east, and on Bradley Avenue in the west.

How our Metrotown pages include South Slope

Our site groups 5 MLS® sub-areas under one Metrotown page: Metrotown, South Slope, Suncrest, Garden Village and Central Park. So South Slope homes appear on the Metrotown multiplexes page and the Metrotown duplexes page, with "South Slope" under each address.

On October 9, the Metrotown multiplexes page listed 15 homes, and 7 of them were the South Slope homes in this guide. The duplexes page listed 8 half duplexes, 6 of them in South Slope. A separate guide to Metrotown itself follows later this month.

What is for sale in South Slope right now

South Slope had 7 new homes for sale on October 8, 2026, when our copy of the MLS® feed was last refreshed at 10:09 AM Pacific. Our copy holds only new homes built in 2025 or later, so older houses are left out of every figure here.

The 6 half duplexes had a median asking price, the price in the middle of the list, of $1,799,000. Every listing gives 2026 as the year built and shows no strata fee. Here are the 7 homes, building by building:

• 5915 Keith Street (3 homes on one corner lot): two half duplexes at $1,668,000 and $1,688,000, with 2,750 and 2,787 square feet, 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms each, and a detached house at $2,088,000 with 3,573 square feet and 6 bedrooms. Both half duplex listings describe a legal 2-bedroom suite with its own entry and a main-floor bedroom with a full bathroom. The house listing describes a legal 1-bedroom suite and a rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen.
• 7990 Bradley Avenue (2 homes): two half duplexes at $1,799,000 each, 2,795 square feet, 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The listings describe a second main bedroom with a full bathroom on the main floor, and a ground level with a recreation room, 2 bedrooms and a separate entry that could become a suite later. Neither listing describes a legal suite today.
• 8029 MacPherson Avenue (1 home): a half duplex at $1,988,000, 2,554 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The listing describes a 1-bedroom legal suite and a lower-level office or bedroom with its own bathroom.
• 6107 Patrick Street (1 home): a half duplex at $2,198,000, 3,288 square feet, 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The listing describes a 2-bedroom legal suite with its own laundry, 4 bedrooms upstairs and a south-facing lot on the high side of the street.

The half duplexes had a median price per square foot of $644, from $606 to $778, and the detached house worked out to $584. Four listings mention views of Mount Baker, and all four are on the east side, at Keith Street and MacPherson Avenue.

In our view, the two Keith Street half duplexes are the best value here for a family that wants rent from a suite: they are the two lowest prices, and each describes a legal 2-bedroom suite.

How South Slope prices compare with the rest of Burnaby

South Slope's 6 half duplexes had a median asking price of $1,799,000 on October 8, 2026, the same as the median for all 83 new half duplexes for sale in Burnaby that day. These figures come from our Burnaby prices by neighbourhood report, counted the same way on the same day:

• South Slope: 6 half duplexes, median $1,799,000
• Highgate: 7 half duplexes, median $1,499,900 (read our Highgate guide)
• Edmonds: 4 half duplexes, median $1,299,000
• All of Burnaby: 83 half duplexes, median $1,799,000

The smallest South Slope half duplex has 2,554 square feet, and 5 of the 7 homes describe a legal suite. In our view, that extra space and those suites explain most of the $299,100 gap with Highgate.

Greater Vancouver REALTORS has no benchmark price for half duplexes. Its September 2026 statistics package put the Burnaby South detached benchmark at $1,894,600, down 10.3% in a year, and the Burnaby South townhouse benchmark at $942,100, down 4.9%. Burnaby South includes South Slope, and these benchmarks cover homes of any age.

Down payment and taxes on these 7 homes

Every South Slope listing asked more than $1.5 million. Under the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada rules, a home priced at $1.5 million or more needs at least 20% down.

• $1,668,000 (Keith Street): $333,600 down.
• $1,799,000 (Bradley Avenue): $359,800 down.
• $1,988,000 (MacPherson Avenue): $397,600 down.
• $2,198,000 (Patrick Street): $439,600 down.

Our guide to buying a home over $1.5 million explains the 20% rule in more detail.

BC's property transfer tax is 1% of the first $200,000, 2% of the value from $200,000 to $2 million and 3% of the value above $2 million. That is $31,360 on $1,668,000, $33,980 on $1,799,000, $40,640 on $2,088,000 and $43,940 on $2,198,000.

The two tax breaks for new homes stop below these prices. BC's newly built home exemption stops at a fair market value of $1,150,000. The first-time home buyers' GST rebate stops at $1.5 million. Ask in writing whether GST is included in the asking price, because 5% GST on $1,668,000 is $83,400.

Getting around: Royal Oak, Edmonds and four bus routes

The closest SkyTrain station is 1.3 to 2.0 km on foot from each listed building, on OpenStreetMap walking routes. Royal Oak Station on the Expo Line is 1.3 km from the MacPherson Avenue home and 2.0 km from Keith Street. Edmonds Station is 2.0 km from Patrick Street, and Metrotown Station is 1.9 km from Bradley Avenue. From Royal Oak Station, TransLink's fall 2026 weekday schedule shows trains reaching Metrotown in 2 to 3 minutes, Commercial-Broadway in 11 to 12 minutes and Waterfront in downtown Vancouver in 21 to 22 minutes.

Four bus routes link the listed homes to SkyTrain. These figures come from TransLink's schedule data for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, counting buses that leave between 7 and 9 a.m. Distances to stops are in a straight line:

• Route 148, on Gilley Avenue, stops 122 metres from the Patrick Street home and 224 to 250 metres from Keith Street. Seven buses run to Edmonds Station, a 5 minute ride. Eight run the other way to Royal Oak Station, a 12 minute ride.
• Route 147, on Clinton Street, stops 235 metres from the MacPherson Avenue home. Nine buses run to Edmonds Station in 6 to 8 minutes, and eight run to Metrotown Station in 11 to 14 minutes.
• Route 116 stops 87 metres from the Bradley Avenue homes, on Portland Street. Its Rumble Street stop, 371 metres away, reaches Metrotown Station in 7 to 9 minutes. From Southridge Drive, 372 metres from Keith Street, it reaches Edmonds Station in 7 minutes.
• Route 100, on Marine Drive, stops 280 to 295 metres from Keith Street and Bradley Avenue. Seventeen buses run east to 22nd Street Station in New Westminster, 6 to 7 minutes from Gilley Avenue.

In our view, South Slope suits a commuter who is fine with a 5 to 14 minute bus ride to the train.

Shops: Market Crossing, Royal Oak Avenue and Glenlyon

Grocery stores near the listed homes include Save-On-Foods at Market Crossing, Buy-Low Foods on Royal Oak Avenue and Choices Markets on Glenlyon Parkway. Store locations come from OpenStreetMap, and distances are walking routes:

• Market Crossing, off Marine Way in the Big Bend plan area: Save-On-Foods at 7501 Market Crossing is 1.5 km from Keith Street, and Canadian Tire at 7200 Market Crossing is 1.2 km away.
• Buy-Low Foods, 7641 Royal Oak Avenue: 831 metres from the MacPherson Avenue home and 1.6 km from Keith Street.
• Choices Markets, 8620 Glenlyon Parkway: 1.0 km from the Bradley Avenue homes.

Metropolis at Metrotown is 2.6 km on foot from Bradley Avenue.

Pools and ice rinks

South Slope families can swim outdoors at MacPherson Outdoor Pool in summer, swim indoors at Bonsor Recreation Complex and skate at Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre. Distances are walking routes.

• MacPherson Outdoor Pool, on Rumble Street in Lewarne Park, is a heated outdoor pool, according to the City of Burnaby. It reopens in 2027 and is 646 metres from the MacPherson Avenue home and 1.3 km from Keith Street.
• Bonsor Recreation Complex, at 6550 Bonsor Avenue in Metrotown, has a 6-lane, 25-metre lap pool, a leisure pool, a gym and weight rooms, according to the City. It is 2.1 km on foot from Bradley Avenue and 2.4 km from MacPherson Avenue.
• Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre, at 7789 18th Street, has 2 NHL-sized ice rinks, according to the City. It is 2.9 km from Keith Street and Patrick Street.

Parks, creeks and the river

Areas and distances come from the City's park inventory, measured in a straight line to the park edge.

• Byrne Creek Ravine Park covers 48.92 hectares in 14 parts along Byrne Creek. Its closest part is 114 metres from the Patrick Street home and 230 metres from Keith Street.
• John Matthews Creek Ravine Park covers 6.01 hectares. It is 122 metres from Keith Street and 213 metres from MacPherson Avenue.
• On the west side, Riverway West School Park (1.91 hectares) is 117 metres from the Bradley Avenue homes, New Haven Park (4.75 hectares) is 283 metres away and the Riverway Sports Complex (15.13 hectares) is 431 metres away.
• Riverway Golf Course, 59.89 hectares, is 730 to 920 metres from all four buildings.

Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park sits on the north arm of the Fraser River, 791 metres from Bradley Avenue at its closest point. The City lists a paved riverside trail to Boundary Road, a playground and a dog off-leash area.

Schools near the listed homes

Three elementary schools sit within 1 km on foot of at least one listed home. Addresses are from the Burnaby School District, and distances are OpenStreetMap walking routes:

• Glenwood Elementary, 5787 Marine Drive: 358 metres from Keith Street, 599 metres from Patrick Street and 930 metres from MacPherson Avenue.
• Clinton Elementary, 5858 Clinton Street: 432 metres from MacPherson Avenue, 585 metres from Keith Street and 720 metres from Patrick Street.
• South Slope Elementary, 4446 Watling Street: 754 metres from the Bradley Avenue homes.

The closest secondary school to three of the four buildings is Burnaby South Secondary, at 5455 Rumble Street. It is 766 metres from MacPherson Avenue, 1.5 km from Keith Street, 1.6 km from Patrick Street and 2.2 km from Bradley Avenue. The district's programs page lists Burnaby South as one of two schools with its AP Capstone program.

Catchment lines can split a street, so check your address with the district's School Locator. Our school catchment guide explains the steps.

Who South Slope suits

South Slope suits large families and two generations who want a new Burnaby home with a legal suite and have a budget of $1.67 million or more.

• Families who need 5 or 6 bedrooms. Every listed home has 5 or 6 bedrooms and at least 2,554 square feet.
• Two generations under one roof. Five of the 7 homes describe a legal suite, and five describe a main-floor bedroom with a full bathroom.
• Families who want to walk to an elementary school. The three east-side buildings are 358 to 930 metres on foot from Glenwood or Clinton Elementary.

South Slope is a weaker fit if your budget is under $1.5 million, since no new home listed there on October 8 asked less than $1,668,000. Our Edmonds and South Burnaby guide and Highgate guide cover lower prices. It is also a weaker fit if you want to walk to SkyTrain, since the closest listed home was 1.3 km from Royal Oak Station.

Before you make an offer

At 5915 Keith Street, three homes share one lot with no strata fee, so ask your lawyer how the title is held and who pays for the shared yard. For any suite, ask the seller for the City's records before you count on rent. Then read our guides on making an offer and on duplex layouts.

What this comes down to

• South Slope is both an MLS® sub-area and a City of Burnaby plan area, from Boundary Road to Gilley Avenue, north of Marine Drive.
• On October 8, 2026, South Slope had 7 new homes for sale: 6 half duplexes from $1,668,000 to $2,198,000 (median $1,799,000) and 1 detached house at $2,088,000.
• Every home asked over $1.5 million, so each needs at least 20% down, from $333,600.
• The closest SkyTrain station was 1.3 to 2.0 km on foot from each listed building, with Routes 116, 147 and 148 running to the train.

Frequently asked questions

Where is South Slope in Burnaby?

South Slope is in south Burnaby, between Metrotown and Royal Oak to the north and Marine Drive to the south. On the City of Burnaby's plan area map it runs from Boundary Road east to Gilley Avenue. The MLS® system files it as a sub-area of the larger "Burnaby South" area.

How much does a new half duplex cost in South Slope?

On October 8, 2026, the 6 new half duplexes for sale in South Slope asked from $1,668,000 to $2,198,000, with a median of $1,799,000. They had 2,554 to 3,288 square feet and 5 or 6 bedrooms. All six give 2026 as the year built.

Is South Slope part of Metrotown?

They are separate areas on both the City's map and the MLS® system. Our site groups South Slope with Metrotown, Suncrest, Garden Village and Central Park on one Metrotown page. On October 9, 2026, South Slope supplied 7 of the 15 homes on that page.

How far is South Slope from SkyTrain?

On OpenStreetMap walking routes, Royal Oak Station was 1.3 km from the MacPherson Avenue home and 2.0 km from Keith Street. Edmonds Station was 2.0 km from Patrick Street, and Metrotown Station 1.9 km from Bradley Avenue. Bus Routes 116, 147 and 148 reach a station in 5 to 14 minutes.

How long is the trip from South Slope to downtown Vancouver?

On TransLink's fall 2026 weekday schedule, Expo Line trains reach Waterfront Station in 21 to 22 minutes from Royal Oak Station and 23 to 24 minutes from Edmonds Station. Add a 5 to 14 minute bus ride to the station from the listed homes, or a 1.3 to 2.4 km walk.

How much down payment do I need for a South Slope home?

Every South Slope listing on October 8, 2026 asked more than $1.5 million, so each needs at least 20% down. That is $333,600 on the $1,668,000 Keith Street home and $439,600 on the $2,198,000 Patrick Street home. Confirm your numbers with a licensed mortgage broker.

Do South Slope homes come with a legal suite?

Five of the 7 homes listed on October 8, 2026 describe a legal suite: two Keith Street half duplexes with 2-bedroom suites, the Keith Street house and MacPherson Avenue with 1-bedroom suites, and Patrick Street with a 2-bedroom suite. Ask for the City's records before you count on rent.

What schools are near South Slope homes?

Glenwood and Clinton elementary schools are within 1 km on foot of the Keith Street, Patrick Street and MacPherson Avenue homes. South Slope Elementary is 754 metres from Bradley Avenue. Burnaby South Secondary is 766 metres to 2.2 km away. Check your exact address with the district's School Locator.

Where do South Slope residents shop for groceries?

Market Crossing on Marine Way has a Save-On-Foods, 1.5 km on foot from Keith Street. Buy-Low Foods on Royal Oak Avenue is 831 metres from the MacPherson Avenue home, and Choices Markets on Glenlyon Parkway is 1.0 km from Bradley Avenue. Metropolis at Metrotown is 2.6 km or more away.

What is the difference between South Slope and Big Bend?

They are neighbouring plan areas on the City of Burnaby's map. South Slope covers the homes north of Marine Drive. Big Bend runs south of Marine Drive to the Fraser River and holds Market Crossing, Riverway Golf Course, the Riverway Sports Complex and Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park.

Do South Slope homes qualify for the first-time buyer GST rebate?

No South Slope listing on October 8, 2026 qualified on price. The federal first-time home buyers' GST rebate stops at $1.5 million and BC's newly built home exemption stops at $1,150,000. The lowest South Slope price was $1,668,000, so plan for 5% GST unless the seller includes it.

If South Slope sounds right for your family, browse the homes for sale now or talk to our team. We can walk Keith Street and Bradley Avenue with you and compare the suites in each home.