Property Type: Detached HouseOwnership: Freehold

15556 COLUMBIA AVENUE

White Rock, BC V4B1K4

$1,499,999

3 bed2 bath3 parking1,593 sqftBuilt 1971
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Amenities

Also listed: Storage - Locker

Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
House
Lot size
3,510 square feet

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Detached House
Ownership
Freehold
Annual property tax
$8,229.67 (2025)

Interior

Basement
Finished, Full
Heating
Forced air, Natural gas
Fireplace
Yes (2)

Exterior & Lot

View
Ocean view

Parking

Total spaces
3 — covered indicated
Features
Carport

Listing Information

MLS®
R3117293
Listed
May 6, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 117 days
Tax assessment year
2025
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Located on sought-after Columbia Avenue in White Rock, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on a 3,500+ sq. ft. lot and offers spectacular, unobstructed ocean views of Semiahmoo Bay. Built in 1971, the home features a functional layout with spacious living areas and large windows that capture natural light and the stunning coastal scenery. Whether you're looking to renovate, invest, or build your dream home, this is a rare opportunity in a prime location. Just steps to the beach, promenade, restaurants, and shops, this property offers the best of seaside living. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$942/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

White Rock average

$784/sqft

147 active listing(s)

Parking: 3 stall(s) includedStorage locker: Included

Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.

Detached (House) Market Stats — White Rock

Monthly figures from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board for White Rock detached (house)listings — not specific to this property.

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price

$1,578,300

Jul 2026

Average Sale Price

$1,713,071

Jul 2026

Monthly Sales

7

Jul 2026

Active Listings

151

Jul 2026

Sales-to-Active Ratio

5.0%

Jul 2026

Median Days to Contract

11 days

Jul 2026

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price

$2,030,000
$1,578,300
Aug '21Aug '22Aug '23Aug '24Aug '25Jul '26

Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB).

Location Insights

Weather

15°C

Humidity 90%

Wind SW calm km/h

Tonight

14°

Tuesday

21°

Tuesday night

16°

Wednesday

19°

Wednesday night

14°

Thursday

17°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

21,939

(2021 Census)

+10% since 2016

Density: 4,243.5/km²

Dwellings: 11,541

Median household income: $73,000

After-tax: $65,000

Immigrant population: 29%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • United Kingdom4.6% · 1,020
  • China4.4% · 965
  • India3% · 650
  • United States of America1.8% · 395
  • Philippines1.5% · 330
  • Germany1% · 220
  • Taiwan0.6% · 135
  • South Africa, Republic of0.5% · 110

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Location Accessibility

Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.

Amenities

30

3/9 categories nearby

Transit

33

5 stop(s) within 800m

How this is calculated

Amenities: points awarded per category (restaurants, cafes, grocery, parks, shopping, gyms, pharmacies, banks/ATMs, healthcare) based on distance to the nearest one — 3 points under 200m, 2 points under 500m, 1 point under 800m — summed across all 9 categories and scaled to 0–100.

Transit: based on the number of transit stops within 800m and their mode (SkyTrain weighted highest, then streetcar/ferry, then bus). This reflects stop type and count only — our data doesn't include how often a route actually runs, so frequency is never factored in.

Both scores depend on how much of the surrounding area has been synced from OpenStreetMap and TransLink's GTFS feed. A lower score can mean fewer amenities nearby, or simply that this area hasn't been fully synced yet — not a confident measurement of the location itself.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
St John Paul II Academy(Independent)Secondary783 m
White Rock ElementaryElementary921 m
Peace Arch ElementaryElementary1.0 km
Earl Marriott SecondaryElementary1.5 km
South Meridian ElementaryElementary1.6 km
Newbridge Academy(Independent)Elementary2.2 km
H T Thrift ElementaryElementary2.3 km
Jessie Lee ElementaryElementary2.4 km

Schools shown by distance from this property. This does not indicate school catchment or enrollment eligibility — contact the school district to confirm catchment boundaries.

Nearby Transit

StopTypeDistance
Westbound Columbia Ave @ 15500 Block136 m
Eastbound Columbia Ave @ Maple St147 m
Westbound Columbia Ave @ Maple St149 m
Westbound Marine Dr @ Balsam St206 m
Eastbound Marine Dr @ Balsam St210 m

Nearby Places

Restaurants (5+)

  • Bandra Cafe · 15519 Marine Drive141 m
  • Montgomery's Cottage Lunch · 15539 Marine Drive146 m
  • Zapoteca Mexican Grill & Seafood · 15495 Marine Drive158 m
  • Coney Island Fish and Chips · 15487 Marine Drive164 m
  • Washington Avenue Grill · 15782 Marine Drive512 m

Cafes (3)

  • Leieve Tea · 15581 Marine Drive204 m
  • Finlay's East Beach Café · 15611 Marine Drive238 m
  • Verandah Cafe by the Beach524 m

Parks (5+)

  • Unnamed132 m
  • Balsam Street Greenbelt132 m
  • Terry Parr Plaza136 m
  • Unnamed136 m
  • Unnamed139 m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

School district: Surrey (SD36)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 8.3% ($125,000) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$1,199,999.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$7,741.99
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$765.81
Total monthly cost$8,507.79
Interest paid over 5-yr term$343,923.16
Balance at end of term$1,079,402.98

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$125,000
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$10,573.26

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$125,000
Estimated BC PTT$28,000
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$154,500

Minimum down payment: 5% on the first $500,000, 10% on the portion up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M. Stress test: OSFI's minimum qualifying rate, the greater of contract rate + 2% or 5.25% — this is what lenders require you to qualify at, not what you'll actually pay. Closing costs are a typical-range estimate, not a quote — actual legal fees vary. Verify all figures with a mortgage broker and lawyer before relying on them.

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