Buying Land in Burnaby

Buying land in Burnaby requires reviewing much more than lot dimensions and asking price. Buyers should confirm current zoning, Burnaby 2050 land-use designation, access, servicing, easements, rights-of-way, topography, environmental constraints, existing structures and whether subdivision or consolidation with neighbouring parcels is required. Burnaby 2050 now assigns every parcel a specific long-term land-use designation, but that designation does not automatically change the property’s current zoning.Development Permit requirements can also affect Burnaby Development Land. R1 properties generally do not require a standard development permit, but streamside properties may still require a Streamside Protection and Enhancement Development Permit, while multi-family, commercial and industrial development can be subject to Form and Character requirements.For a broader overview of financing, offers, subjects, negotiations and completion, see our Buying a Home guide. If you are looking for Burnaby Land for Sale with particular lot, zoning or development requirements, use Qualify Me to submit your criteria and ask to have your requirements added to Buyer Requests. Builders and developers looking for redevelopment sites, assemblies or Burnaby Lots for Sale can also use our Builders & Developers page.You can also compare Burnaby Houses, Burnaby Condos, Burnaby Townhouses, Burnaby Duplex and Burnaby Homes with Suites, return to Burnaby Homes for Sale, browse Burnaby Photos, or explore Burnaby Presales & New Developments.

Selling Land in Burnaby

Selling land in Burnaby requires understanding what a knowledgeable buyer can realistically do with the property. Current zoning, Burnaby 2050 designation, lot dimensions, servicing, assembly potential, transit proximity, environmental restrictions, existing rental housing and development history can all materially affect value, so Burnaby Land Prices should be based on comparable development opportunities rather than lot size alone.Current Burnaby Land Listings show the competition a seller faces when bringing a building site or development property to market. Owners of Burnaby Lots for Sale can review Buyer Requests, request a Free Home Valuation and use our Selling Your Home guide when preparing the property for market.Properties with redevelopment or assembly potential can also be promoted through our Builders & Developers resources. Owners can Contact Team Dana & Amar to discuss comparable development sites, positioning and the potential buyer market for Burnaby Land for Sale.

Burnaby Real Estate Statistics

Burnaby Land Prices are difficult to summarize with one benchmark because Burnaby Vacant Land for Sale includes residential building lots, R1 redevelopment sites, agricultural parcels, mixed-use properties and major land assemblies serving very different markets. Lot size, zoning, Burnaby 2050 designation, transit access, servicing and approved or potential density can create substantial differences in value.Use the Active/Sold option in the listings above to compare Burnaby Land Listings with recently sold properties. Broader residential trends can also be reviewed on our Burnaby Market Statistics page, but individual development-land analysis should rely primarily on comparable sites and their specific planning characteristics.

Burnaby R1 Building Lots

Burnaby’s R1 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing District applies to lots formerly zoned for single- and two-family housing and allows a range of ground-oriented housing forms. Depending on lot size and location, qualifying R1 land can accommodate several homes, including single-family houses, duplexes, multiplexes and rowhouses. Burnaby currently allows up to six units on qualifying R1 lots, subject to site-specific requirements.Buyers comparing Burnaby Lots for Sale and Burnaby Building Lots for Sale in the R1 district should still investigate lot width, topography, lane or street access, servicing, covenants, rights-of-way and environmental restrictions before designing a project. Depending on lot size and transit proximity, R1 properties can accommodate different numbers and configurations of homes. The City’s Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing information explains the current framework.

Burnaby Zoning & Land Use

Burnaby Land Listings should be checked against both the City’s current zoning and the Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan before development potential is assumed. Burnaby’s new Zoning Bylaw 2026 took effect July 1, 2026 and regulates current permitted uses, building forms, height, setbacks and other development requirements. Burnaby 2050, by contrast, assigns every parcel a long-term land-use designation showing how the City intends the property to evolve over time.A Burnaby Land for Sale property can therefore have current zoning that differs from its longer-term OCP designation. A higher-density OCP designation does not automatically rezone the land or guarantee that the indicated density can be built. Buyers should compare zoning, OCP designation, Development Permit Areas and site-specific constraints using the City’s Development Planning resources before relying on redevelopment potential.

Burnaby Land Near SkyTrain

Burnaby Land for Sale near SkyTrain can have significant redevelopment potential because provincially designated Transit-Oriented Areas extend around Burnaby rapid-transit stations. Around SkyTrain stations, the designated tiers generally extend to 200, 400 and 800 metres, while Kootenay Loop uses separate 200- and 400-metre tiers.Being within a Transit-Oriented Area does not by itself guarantee that Burnaby Land Listings can immediately achieve the maximum potential height or density. Current zoning, Burnaby 2050 designation, lot configuration, servicing, Development Permit requirements and other site-specific constraints still need to be reviewed.

Burnaby ALR Land in Big Bend

Burnaby has a small but important agricultural area in Big Bend, including approximately 550 acres within the Provincial Agricultural Land Reserve. Burnaby 2050 supports protecting and expanding agriculture in this part of South Burnaby.Burnaby Vacant Land for Sale within the Big Bend ALR is subject to a very different development framework from ordinary urban building lots. Agricultural Land Commission rules, permitted residential uses and servicing before purchasing, particularly when a property is being marketed based on possible non-farm or residential development.

Burnaby Land Near Streams & Ravines

Burnaby Land near streams or ravines can be affected by the City’s Streamside Protection and Enhancement Development Permit Area. The City applies these requirements to parcels containing streams and to certain properties within 30 metres of a stream bank or ravine edge, with different setbacks applying to wider ravines.Subdivision, new construction, grading, vegetation clearing and servicing can all trigger streamside review. Buyers should therefore check the City’s Streamside Protection and Enhancement DPA mapping before assuming that the entire area of Burnaby Building Lots for Sale is developable.

Burnaby Land Assemblies & Tenant Protection

Burnaby Land Assemblies involving existing rental housing can create additional redevelopment obligations. Effective July 1, 2026, Burnaby’s Tenant Protection Bylaw applies to qualifying redevelopment projects involving five or more purpose-built rental units, including certain consolidated or subdivided sites associated with those rental properties.Developers evaluating Burnaby Land Assemblies should therefore investigate existing tenancies and rental-building status before establishing acquisition and redevelopment costs. Burnaby’s current protections can include tenant relocation assistance, financial compensation and replacement-unit requirements for qualifying projects. See the City’s Tenant Protection information for current requirements.

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Burnaby Land Listings & Prices

Burnaby Land for Sale includes residential building lots, redevelopment properties, land assemblies and larger parcels across North, East and South Burnaby. Burnaby Lots for Sale range from R1 residential sites to larger development parcels, while Burnaby Building Lots for Sale may support small-scale housing, townhouses, mixed-use or higher-density projects depending on zoning and future land use. Burnaby Land Listings should always be reviewed against the zoning and site conditions of the individual property.

Burnaby Vacant Land for Sale can vary considerably in value depending on location, lot size, zoning, Burnaby 2050 land-use designation, transit access, servicing and development potential. Buyers considering Burnaby Development Land should also investigate subdivision potential, Development Permit Areas, streams and ravines, tenant-protection obligations, ALR status where applicable, easements and registered title restrictions before assigning value to a site.

Popular Burnaby Areas for Development Land

Parkcrest, Montecito & Westridge

Parkcrest, Montecito and Westridge contain a mix of Burnaby Building Lots for Sale and redevelopment properties in established North Burnaby neighbourhoods. Buyers can find R1 residential sites, larger lots and properties with views or lane access, while proximity to Brentwood, SFU and SkyTrain can add another layer to future development potential.

Burnaby Heights & Capitol Hill

Burnaby Heights and Capitol Hill offer occasional Burnaby Land Listings ranging from residential redevelopment sites to larger properties along or near Hastings Street. Some sites may have future mixed-use or higher-density potential under Burnaby 2050, while hillside properties can also involve topography, retaining walls, views and more complex construction considerations.

Metrotown, Central Park & Upper Deer Lake

Metrotown, Central Park and Upper Deer Lake contain some of Burnaby’s most significant redevelopment opportunities. Burnaby Land for Sale in this area can include land assemblies, townhouse sites, mixed-use properties and parcels near SkyTrain, but buyers should distinguish between current zoning and the longer-term density shown in the Burnaby 2050 land-use framework.

Edmonds & South Burnaby

Edmonds and surrounding South Burnaby neighbourhoods offer a mix of residential lots, assembly opportunities and larger redevelopment sites close to SkyTrain, Kingsway and established commercial areas. Land values can vary significantly depending on lot configuration, existing buildings, current zoning, OCP designation and whether multiple parcels need to be acquired together.

Big Bend & Riverside

Burnaby Land for Sale in Big Bend and Riverside is very different from the city’s urban redevelopment market. Big Bend includes agricultural and rural residential properties within the Agricultural Land Reserve, so buyers should verify permitted uses with both the City and the Agricultural Land Commission before relying on redevelopment assumptions.

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Burnaby Land Listings & Prices

Burnaby Land for Sale - MLS® Listings

4811 Maitland Street, Burnaby - Forest Glen BS

Land in Burnaby

5645 Highfield Drive, Burnaby - Capitol Hill BN

1988 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby - Parkcrest

2215 Duthie Avenue, Burnaby - Montecito

5779 Byrant Street, Burnaby - Upper Deer Lake

6339 Dufferin Avenue, Burnaby - Forest Glen BS

4269 Hastings Street, Burnaby - Vancouver Heights

7258 Ridge Drive, Burnaby - Westridge BN

11 Hythe Avenue, Burnaby - Capitol Hill BN

5449 Barker Avenue, Burnaby - Central Park BS

5312 Halley Avenue, Burnaby - Central Park BS

7457 Willard Street, Burnaby - Big Bend

3768 Pender Street, Burnaby - Willingdon Heights

LOT A 4078 Fir Street, Burnaby - Burnaby Hospital

7447 - 7453 14th Avenue, Burnaby - Edmonds BE

8646 Mandeville Avenue, Burnaby - Big Bend

4771 Ridgelawn Drive, Burnaby - Brentwood Park

5507 Dorset Street, Burnaby - Metrotown

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