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For buyers shopping with school catchments, commute times and community amenities in mind — houses built for a household, not just an owner.

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Property for sale at 5225 WOODSWORTH STREET

For sale35

$2,399,000

5225 WOODSWORTH STREET

6 bed6 bath3,907 sq ft

HouseMLS® R3157524

For sale40

$1,988,000

10166 247B STREET

5 bed5 bath4,555 sq ft

HouseMLS® R3157445

For sale

$1,728,000

4504 BEATRICE STREET

6 bed3 bath3,098 sq ft

HouseMLS® R3157271

For sale40

$2,599,000

8563 11TH AVENUE

8 bed8 bath4,386 sq ft

HouseMLS® R3157088

For sale36

$2,295,000

90 TIDEWATER WAY

3 bed3 bath3,360 sq ft

HouseMLS® R3156624

For sale35

$3,249,000

842 W 20TH STREET

7 bed6 bath4,644 sq ft

HouseMLS® R3156247

Community first, then the house

School catchment, commute, and community amenities (parks, pools, community leagues) tend to matter as much as the house itself for family buyers — and catchment boundaries don't always follow the neighbourhood lines you'd expect. We confirm the specific catchment for a listing rather than assuming from the community name.

Houses with a legal secondary suite or clear suite potential draw strong interest from families managing a mortgage with rental income, or planning for multigenerational living. "Legal" matters here — a suite needs to meet local safety code and be registered, not just be a finished basement with a kitchen. We verify suite legality before you rely on it in your financing plan.

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How do I find out which school catchment a home is in?

Catchment boundaries are set by the local school district and don't always match neighbourhood or community names. We confirm the specific catchment for any listing you're considering rather than relying on a general area reputation.

Is it worth paying more for a house with a legal suite?

Often, yes, if the rental income genuinely offsets your mortgage — but confirm the suite is legally registered and meets safety code before you count on that income in your financing. An unregistered "suite" can come with real cost to legalize, or may not be legalizable at all depending on zoning.

What's the difference between BC's Property Transfer Tax and Alberta's costs at closing?

BC charges Property Transfer Tax on a tiered scale (1% to $200K, 2% to $2M, 3% above), with a first-time buyer exemption on qualifying purchases. Alberta has no land transfer tax at all — you'll pay Land Titles registration fees and legal costs instead, which are meaningfully lower on a comparable purchase.

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