The Empress, Burnaby: units for sale

About The Empress

The Empress is a condo building in Metrotown, Burnaby with 2 units listed for sale.

Built in 1986, it is 40 years old, an age at which most buildings have been through at least one major project, so ask how the strata paid for it.

The building rises 16 storeys.

100% of the listed units are filed on the MLS® as Apartment/Condo.

Asking prices

Across 2 active units that list a size, the median asking price works out to $648 per square foot.

Floor plans and sizes

Units for sale break down as 2 two-bedrooms.

Units here are consistently sized, all within 6 sq ft of a 1,175 sq ft median, so exposure, floor and condition separate one asking price from another.

A typical home here has 2 full bathrooms.

Strata fees, pets and parking

Monthly strata fees on the listed units sit at about $629 across the board.

Per square foot, the median fee is $0.53 a month, the number to carry when you compare this building against another.

2 of 2 listings that state a pet rule say pets are not allowed, so confirm the current bylaws before you bring one.

A typical unit comes with 1 parking stall, and whether it is deeded or assigned by the strata changes what it is worth.

Getting around and setting

Walk score here is 56 and rapid transit is within walking distance, so plan on driving for most errands.

Cycling infrastructure is strong, with a bike score of 82.

100% of the listed units report a view, so weigh exposure and floor level against price here.

The building falls in the V5H postal area of Metrotown.