Upper Deer Lake, Burnaby Houses for Sale

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Upper Deer Lake, Burnaby: 14 houses listed at the end of October 2026 and 5 sold in the month, a sales ratio of 36%, which the reports’ scale reads as a sellers’ market. By listings that is number 15 of 35 Burnaby communities for houses.

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Upper Deer Lake houses listed and sold, June to October 2026

Upper Deer Lake houses by month, with share of Burnaby
MonthListedSoldSales ratioShare of Burnaby listingsShare of Burnaby sales
June 20269333%1.9%5.3%
July 2026120—2.6%0.0%
August 20261517%3.3%2.4%
September 20261716%3.7%2.0%
October 202614536%3.3%9.6%

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 Upper Deer Lake rose from 9 to 14 (+55.6%); 10 sold in that time. In October, Upper Deer Lake had 3.3% of Burnaby’s 430 listed houses.

Houses or condos and townhomes in Upper Deer Lake?

Upper Deer Lake also had 3 condos and townhomes listed and 0 sold in October, against 14 houses listed.

Jared's take on Upper Deer Lake

Heritage-era homes near the lake’s west end and postwar homes on the upper streets by the Burnaby Village Museum make Upper Deer Lake the heritage pocket of Deer Lake. It’s the calmer, park-side alternative to Metrotown.

Upper Deer Lake home prices: what sold, November 2025 to October 2026

13 houses sold in Upper Deer Lake with a median price of $1,750,000 (the middle half sold between $1,688,000 and $1,915,000), taking a median of 48 days to sell at 94.8% of the last list price; 8% sold above list. They had a median $643 per square foot, a median year built of 1979 and a median lot of 6,550 square feet.

Upper Deer Lake: what sold, by home type
Home typeSoldMedian priceMedian days to sellSold vs listMedian per sq ft
Houses13$1,750,00048 days94.8%$643

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

Upper Deer Lake houses: your questions answered

How many houses are for sale in Upper Deer Lake?

14, in the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® month-end figures for October 2026. Listings change every day; Jared can tell you what is available now.

Is Upper Deer Lake a buyers’ or sellers’ market for houses?

Upper Deer Lake houses sold at a sales ratio of 36% in October 2026, a sellers’ market on the reports’ scale (under 12% favours buyers, over 20% favours sellers).

How many houses sold in Upper Deer Lake from June to October 2026?

Upper Deer Lake accounted for 10 of the 251 houses sold across Burnaby from June to October 2026.

Which schools serve an Upper Deer Lake address?

Buckingham Elementary, at 6066 Buckingham Avenue, kindergarten to Grade 7, and Burnaby Central Secondary, at 6011 Deer Lake Parkway, Grades 8 to 12, are the schools on the Province's Burnaby list beside this neighbourhood; Burnaby School District No. 41's School Locator decides catchment by address.

Is there a bus through Upper Deer Lake itself?

Yes. TransLink's route 133 timetable, effective September 7, 2026, runs from Edmonds Station via Imperial, Walker, Stanley, Sperling and Canada Way, with some trips via Deer Lake Parkway and Burnaby City Hall, then continues as route 129 at Holdom Station.

Does living beside the park mean events next door?

The park is a venue as well as a nature park. The City lists a Festival Lawn at Deer Lake Park as a performance venue overlooking the lake in the city's arts precinct, and states the park is open from dawn until dusk year-round.

What did houses in Upper Deer Lake sell for?

From November 2025 to late October 2026, Upper Deer Lake recorded 13 house sales at a median of $1,750,000.

How long do houses take to sell in Upper Deer Lake?

The median was 48 days from listing to sale, and homes sold at a median 94.8% of the last list price (8% sold above list), for sales 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.

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    “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.”

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    “I was going to write a long heartfelt message, because Jared has been so exceptional to work with, but to simply put it - if you want to sell your home, or buy a house, you are going to want to work with Jared…”

    N.K. 27 Sep 2026 · Google review

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    “Awesome experience dealing with Jared. Selling my house was so easy actually he made it so smooth we had so many things going on at that time but he took care of the deal and got us a good price for our condo. Hope to work with him in future.”

    J.V. Google review

More Burnaby houses

Upper Deer Lake Burnaby Houses: streets and boundaries

  • Upper Deer Lake is the Burnaby South neighbourhood on the higher ground above Deer Lake Park, on streets including Sperling Avenue, Deer Lake Drive, Walker Avenue and Stanley Street.

Upper Deer Lake Burnaby Houses: the housing stock

  • The oldest stock is the park-side heritage houses: the Moore House at 5145 Sperling Avenue, built 1941, sits in the Deer Lake Park Heritage Precinct.
  • Deer Lake Park was established in 1949 on the lake's eastern shore; the area retained much of its rural character as Burnaby urbanised.
  • The 1965 Baldwin House at 6543 and 6545 Deer Lake Drive, designed by Arthur Erickson, is the newest protected building in Burnaby's heritage inventory.

Upper Deer Lake Burnaby Houses: rules that affect buyers

  • Heritage compliance is monitored: Burnaby checks heritage sites against its bylaws, Heritage Revitalization Agreements and conservation standards.
  • Lots near the lake or its creeks can fall in the Streamside Protection Development Permit system, needing a Qualified Environmental Professional's report on the setback area.

Upper Deer Lake Burnaby Houses: local details a buyer would not know

  • Burnaby Village Museum is spread across 4 hectares (10 acres) in Deer Lake Park and represents Burnaby with emphasis on the 1920s.
  • The Burnaby Art Gallery in the park is the only public art museum in Canada dedicated to works of art on paper, holding over 6,000 works.

Upper Deer Lake Burnaby Houses: development and new projects

  • Shadbolt Centre expansion, 6450 Deer Lake Ave, City of Burnaby: the main building stays open during construction of the new theatre and arts studio; its cafe reopens in 2027 when they complete. Status: under construction (as of November 3, 2026).
  • Deer Lake Park boardwalk replacement, boat launch, City of Burnaby: closed beginning September 21 for full replacement, detour via Sperling Avenue and Deer Lake Drive, complete by winter 2027. Status: under construction (as of November 3, 2026).

Upper Deer Lake Burnaby Houses: getting around

  • Route 133 is the neighbourhood bus: Edmonds Station to Holdom Station via 18 Ave, Griffiths, Edmonds, Kingsway, Salisbury, Imperial, Walker, Stanley, Sperling, Oakland, Burris and Canada Way.
  • Park and museum parking lots are accessed from Deer Lake Avenue, and the beach-area lot from Sperling Avenue, per the City's park page.

Upper Deer Lake Burnaby Houses: risks and due diligence

  • Search the Heritage Burnaby database for the specific house before offering: an inventoried house can carry heritage expectations without a designation bylaw on title.
  • Check streamside title charges near the lake: a Streamside Restoration Plan must be registered on title as part of a Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area covenant and development permit.

How Upper Deer Lake Burnaby Houses compares

Upper Deer Lake Burnaby Houses compared
FactUpper Deer LakeDeer Lake (lower)Buckingham Heights
Elementary on Province listBuckingham, 6066 Buckingham Ave—Buckingham, 6066 Buckingham Ave
Secondary on Province listBurnaby Central, 6011 Deer Lake ParkwayBurnaby Central, 6011 Deer Lake Parkway—
Speculation and Vacancy TaxYesYesYes

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