How much home can you afford in Burnaby?
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Short answer: the average Burnaby home costs $1,079,737. With the minimum $82,974 down you'd need about $224,317 in household income to qualify, and the mortgage payment would be about $5,646 a month at 4.34%. Entry-level condo apartments start around $477,000.
Burnaby house prices and the income you need
Average and entry-level prices by home type. Income needed assumes no other debts, a 4.34% 5-year fixed rate, 25-year amortization, 0.33% property tax and $150/month heating.
| Home type | Average price | Starting around | Minimum down | Monthly payment | Income needed (min. down) | Income needed (20% down) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | $2,000,000 | $1,700,000 (3-bed) | $400,000 | $8,714 | $346,538 | $346,538 |
| Townhouse | $1,100,000 | $632,000 (2-bed) | $85,000 | $5,749 | $232,957 | $197,288 |
| Condo apartment | $693,000 | $477,000 (1-bed) | $44,300 | $3,674 | $155,209 | $130,784 |
Burnaby land transfer tax and closing fees
BC property transfer tax, using the minimum down payment.
| Home type | Price | First-time buyer | Repeat buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | $2,000,000 | $38,000 | $38,000 |
| Townhouse | $1,100,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Condo apartment | $693,000 | $3,860 | $11,860 |
Average sold prices over the last 28 days (Aug 30 – Sep 27, 2026) from Zolo market trends. "Starting around" is the average sold price of the lowest-priced common size for that home type. Property tax rate is approximate. Estimates only, not financial advice.
Burnaby mortgage questions
How much income do I need to buy a house in Burnaby?
For Burnaby's average home at $1,079,737 (Aug 30 – Sep 27, 2026), you'd need a household income of about $224,317 with the minimum down payment of $82,974 and no other debts. An average detached house at $2,000,000 needs about $346,538. These assume a 4.34% 5-year fixed rate, 25-year amortization and 0.33% property tax.
What is the cheapest way to buy a home in Burnaby?
The lowest entry point is a condo apartment (1-bed), starting around $477,000. With the minimum down payment of $23,850 you'd need roughly $112,072 in household income to qualify.
What is the monthly mortgage payment on an average Burnaby home?
About $5,646 per month for a $1,079,737 home with $82,974 down at 4.34% over 25 years, including mortgage insurance in the loan. Property tax adds roughly $297 a month.
How much is land transfer tax in Burnaby?
On a $1,079,737 home, BC property transfer tax comes to about $19,595. There's no first-time buyer rebate.
What is the mortgage stress test in Canada?
Lenders check that you could still afford your payments if rates rose. You must qualify at the higher of your contract rate plus 2% or 5.25%. At today's best 5-year fixed rate of about 4.34%, that means qualifying at 6.34%. Your real payment still uses your actual rate.
What are the GDS and TDS limits?
Gross Debt Service (GDS) is your mortgage payment at the stress-test rate plus property tax, heating and half of condo fees, and it can be at most 39% of gross income. Total Debt Service (TDS) adds your other debt payments and can be at most 44%.
What is the minimum down payment in Canada?
5% of the first $500,000, plus 10% of the portion between $500,000 and $1.5 million. Homes priced at $1.5 million or more need 20% down because they can't be insured. For example, a $700,000 home needs $45,000 down.
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How lenders decide
Three rules set the size of your mortgage in Canada.
The stress test
Lenders check you could still pay if rates rose. You qualify at your rate plus 2%, or 5.25%, whichever is higher. Your actual payment uses your real rate.
The 39% / 44% rule
Your mortgage payment, property tax, heating and half of any condo fees can't be more than 39% of your gross income. Add your other debts and the total can't pass 44%.
Down payment
You need 5% of the first $500,000 and 10% of the rest up to $1.5M. Homes at $1.5M or more need 20%. With less than 20% down you pay mortgage insurance, which is added to your loan.