Property Type: Condo / ApartmentOwnership: Strata

303 1500 MERKLIN STREET

White Rock, BC V4B4C5

$499,999

2 bed2 bath1 parking1,142 sqftBuilt 1990
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Amenities

Also listed: Recreation Centre, Laundry - In Suite

Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
Apartment
Stories
3

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Condo / Apartment
Ownership
Strata
Strata / maintenance fee
$560/mo
Annual property tax
$2,443.51 (2025)

Interior

Basement
None, Unknown
Heating
Baseboard heaters, Electric
Fireplace
Yes (1)

Exterior & Lot

View
Mountain view

Parking

Total spaces
1 — uncovered indicated
Features
Underground

Restrictions & Policies

Pets
Allowed with restrictions
Age / occupancy
Age restriction applies

As reported by the listing board — always confirm current bylaws with the strata or landlord before relying on this.

Listing Information

MLS®
R3143096
Listed
July 6, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 56 days
Tax assessment year
2025
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: RE/MAX Michael Cowling and Associates Realty · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

CIMARRON! Enjoy top-floor living in this bright, spacious and beautifully maintained 1,142 square foot condo in the heart of White Rock. This move-in ready home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open-concept living and dining area with a cozy gas fireplace, skylights in the entry and ensuite, and a generous kitchen with a versatile eating area that can easily serve as a home office or den. The primary bedroom comfortably fits a king-size bed and includes a 3-piece ensuite with shower. Step out to the exceptionally private covered balcony overlooking lush, manicured gardens, with a view toward Mount Baker. Freshly painted throughout and located in a well-kept building close to Semiahmoo Mall, White Rock Beach, hospital, healthcare services, shopping, schools and transit. 1 cat permitted, no dogs. Includes 1 covered parking stall and storage locker #13. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$438/sqft

Building average

No other active listings in this building

White Rock average

$705/sqft

162 active listing(s)

Parking: 1 stall(s) includedStorage locker: Not indicated

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.

Apartment Market Stats — White Rock

Monthly figures from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board for White Rock apartmentlistings — not specific to this property.

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price

$537,700

Jul 2026

Average Sale Price

$784,779

Jul 2026

Monthly Sales

28

Jul 2026

Active Listings

171

Jul 2026

Sales-to-Active Ratio

16.0%

Jul 2026

Median Days to Contract

35 days

Jul 2026

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price

$673,100
$495,700
Aug '21Aug '22Aug '23Aug '24Aug '25Jul '26

Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB).

Location Insights

Weather

17°C

Humidity 80%

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

56

8/9 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
White Rock ElementaryElementary574 m
St John Paul II Academy(Independent)Secondary776 m
Earl Marriott SecondaryElementary848 m
Newbridge Academy(Independent)Elementary922 m
Jessie Lee ElementaryElementary1.1 km
Peace Arch ElementaryElementary1.1 km
H T Thrift ElementaryElementary1.3 km
Semiahmoo SecondaryElementary1.3 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
Eastbound Russell Ave @ Merklin St38 m
Northbound Best St @ Vine Ave126 m
Westbound Russell Ave @ Fir St151 m
Westbound 16 Ave @ 154 St178 m
Eastbound Russell Ave @ George St190 m

Nearby Places

Restaurants (5+)

  • Punje Spice Indian Restaurant · 1558 George Street221 m
  • Silver Dragon Restaurant · 1564 George Street232 m
  • Kappa Japanese Restaurant · 1450 George Street237 m
  • Dining Wok Shanghai Restaurant · 15246 Russell Avenue241 m
  • Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant · 15230 Russell Avenue278 m

Cafes (5+)

  • Chez Christophe · 1558 Johnston Road317 m
  • Tim Hortons359 m
  • Leaf Tea Lounge · 1618 152 Street366 m
  • Bean Around the World Coffees · 1400 Johnston Road367 m
  • Leon's Cafe447 m

Grocery (4)

  • Nature's Fare Markets · 15180 North Bluff Road401 m
  • Thrifty Foods · 15181 Thrift Avenue418 m
  • Save-On-Foods · 1641 152 Street551 m
  • Fruiticana · 1812 152 Street664 m

Parks (5+)

  • Goggs Park289 m
  • Unnamed297 m
  • Bryant Park468 m
  • Dr. R.J. Allan Hogg Rotary Park · 15479 Buena Vista Avenue582 m
  • Hodgson Park612 m

Shopping (3)

  • Johnston Plaza · 1736 152 Street520 m
  • Semiahmoo Shopping Centre · 1701 152 Street544 m
  • Winners · 1715 152 Street628 m

Gyms (2)

  • PARC Fit & Wellness Centre320 m
  • Fitness World668 m

Pharmacies (5+)

  • White Rock Pharmacy · 1440 George Street265 m
  • Family Care Pharmacy · 1539 Johnston Road342 m
  • Unnamed · 1381 George Street349 m
  • Rexall · 1463 Johnston Road353 m
  • Shoppers Drug Mart · 15105 16 Avenue577 m

Banks & ATMs (5+)

  • RBC Royal Bank · 1586 Johnston Road332 m
  • Prospera Credit Union · 1451 Johnston Road377 m
  • Scotiabank · 15190 16 Avenue - North Bluff Road393 m
  • CIBC431 m
  • Coast Capital Savings463 m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

School district: Surrey (SD36)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 5.0% ($25,000) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$399,999.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$2,580.66
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$821.11
Total monthly cost$3,401.76
Interest paid over 5-yr term$114,640.86
Balance at end of term$359,800.39

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$25,000
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$3,652.58

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$25,000
Estimated BC PTT$8,000
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$34,500

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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