Government Road, Burnaby Houses for Sale

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Government Road, Burnaby: 24 houses listed at the end of October 2026 and 2 sold in the month, a sales ratio of 8%, which the reports’ scale reads as a buyers’ market. By listings that is number 5 of 35 Burnaby communities for houses.

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Government Road houses listed and sold, June to October 2026

Government Road houses by month, with share of Burnaby
MonthListedSoldSales ratioShare of Burnaby listingsShare of Burnaby sales
June 20262927%6.1%3.5%
July 2026280—6.1%0.0%
August 202627311%5.9%7.1%
September 2026240—5.2%0.0%
October 20262428%5.6%3.8%

Source: MLS® data from the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, compiled by SnapStats®. How these figures are defined and sourced

From June to October the number of houses listed in Government Road fell from 29 to 24 (−17.2%); 7 sold in that time. In October, Government Road had 5.6% of Burnaby’s 430 listed houses.

Houses or condos and townhomes in Government Road?

Government Road also had 26 condos and townhomes listed and 3 sold in October, against 24 houses listed. The Government Road condos and townhomes page has those figures.

Government Road home prices: what sold, November 2025 to October 2026

15 houses sold in Government Road with a median price of $2,380,000 (the middle half sold between $2,087,500 and $2,915,000), taking a median of 39 days to sell at 95.3% of the last list price; 0% sold above list. They had a median $715 per square foot, a median year built of 1986 and a median lot of 10,220 square feet.

Government Road: what sold, by home type
Home typeSoldMedian priceMedian days to sellSold vs listMedian per sq ft
Houses15$2,380,00039 days95.3%$715

Source: Paragon, the MLS® system used by Jared’s office, closed sales from November 1, 2025 to October 22, 2026. How these figures are defined and sourced

Government Road houses: your questions answered

How many houses are for sale in Government Road?

The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® counted 24 houses listed in Government Road at the end of October 2026. The number changes daily, so ask Jared for today’s count.

Is Government Road a buyers’ or sellers’ market for houses?

With a sales ratio of 8% in October 2026, houses in Government Road sat in a buyers’ market. The reports read under 12% as a buyers’ market and over 20% as a sellers’ market.

How many houses sold in Government Road from June to October 2026?

Government Road accounted for 7 of the 251 houses sold across Burnaby from June to October 2026.

Which elementary schools sit here?

Two elementary schools sit on this corridor. École Seaforth Elementary (K–7) is at 7881 Government Rd, and Stoney Creek Community Elementary (K–7) is at 2740 Beaverbrook Cres.

Can a house lot hold more homes?

Yes, an R1 SSMUH lot can hold more homes without rezoning. Burnaby permits three units on lots up to 280 square metres, four on larger lots, and six on larger lots inside a Frequent Transit Network Area. BurnabyMap shows a specific lot's maximum.

Is Burnaby Lake a swimming lake?

Metro Vancouver describes Burnaby Lake Regional Park for level trails, wildlife, a dock, and canoeing or kayaking, with dogs leashed and prohibited at Piper Spit, not a swimming beach for houses nearby.

What replaced the Cameron centre?

A replacement Cameron Community Centre and Library is under construction in Lougheed Town Centre. The City states it will be four times larger than the original, with pools, an expanded library and gym, and gives an estimated completion date of 2028.

What did houses in Government Road sell for?

From November 2025 to late October 2026, Government Road recorded 15 house sales at a median of $2,380,000.

How long do houses take to sell in Government Road?

Typical time on the market was 39 days. At the median, sale prices were 95.3% of list, and 0% of sales closed above list (November 1, 2025 to October 22, 2026).

What Buyers & Sellers Say

Excerpts from Google reviews for Jared Gibbons, REALTOR® at Royal LePage Little Oak Realty (Suite 201 - 15272 Croydon Dr, Surrey). Quoted word for word; initials only.

  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “I have bought a new house with Jared and he was very professional and knowledgeable always available to answer any questions I had but above all prepared and personable. I would highly recommend Jared.”

    G.E. Google review

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    “We had a great experience working with Jared. A family member from Vancouver Island recommended that we reach out to him to help us buy our first home in Port Coquitlam…”

    B.V. Google review

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    “Jared came highly recommended by my mortgage broker. He was motivated in selling two of our condos several years ago and now our house. He has been very up front with what the market was doing and provided guidance…”

    D.W. Google review

More Burnaby houses

Government Road Houses: streets and boundaries

  • Government Road is a north-east Burnaby corridor south of Lougheed Town Centre, anchored by Seaforth Elementary at 7881 Government Rd.

Government Road Houses: rules that affect buyers

  • Houses sit in the R1 SSMUH District: 3 units on lots up to 280 m², 4 on larger lots, 6 within 400 m of frequent transit; suites count in the total.
  • The Zoning Bylaw 2026, adopted June 9, 2026, replaced the 1965 bylaw on July 1, 2026.

Government Road Houses: local details a buyer would not know

  • The original Seaforth School dates to 1922, later moved to Burnaby Village Museum.
  • Stoney Creek Park has 2 tennis and 2 pickleball courts.

Government Road Houses: development and new projects

  • The Cameron and Burnaby Lake recreation replacements are under construction, due 2028.
  • TransLink's Burnaby Mountain Gondola, Production Way–University Station to SFU, is not yet approved or funded.

Government Road Houses: costs and taxes

  • Burnaby's 2026 municipal residential rate is $1.72223 per $1,000 (Rates Bylaw 2026, No. 14814), plus $0.05440 regional.
  • A detached house paid $652.33 for 2026 water; Burnaby is a Speculation and Vacancy Tax area.

Government Road Houses: risks and due diligence

  • Check lots near Stoney Creek for streamside rules first: the Watercourse Bylaw prohibits fouling or impeding any creek, ditch or sewer.

How Government Road Houses compares

Government Road Houses compared
AreaSchool districtLake park
Government RoadSD41Burnaby Lake
Deer Lake PlaceSD41Deer Lake
OakdaleSD41Burnaby Lake

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