Queensborough in New Westminster






Queensborough is a neighbourhood in the city of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. It is on the eastern tip of Lulu Island on the Fraser River.
History
Queensborough was the name originally chosen for the colonial capital by Royal Engineers Commander Colonel Richard Clement Moody. Queen Victoria designated New Westminster instead of Queensborough as her new capital's name. In the 1860s, a survey of Lulu Island by the Royal Engineers resulted in the eastern tip of the island being designated a military reserve for the defense of New Westminster. This portion of land was not incorporated into the new Township of Richmond in 1879. Instead the rapidly growing City of New Westminster annexed the area in 1889. The City received title to the entire Military Reserve from the Provincial Government and it decided to subdivide the area for sale in 1890. A bridge was constructed to reach the area from the Mainland and the lands sold at auction.
The name Queensborough for this neighbourhood of the City was formally established in 1911 when the Queensborough Post Office was opened by early community leader and Italian immigrant Anthony Sprice. In the Chinook Jargon, it is said that an adaption of the name Queensborough - "Koonspa" - is the usual name for New Westminster as a whole. With its many lumber mills and canneries the area became a focus of new immigrants looking for employment and cheap lots to establish family homes. These early groups built their own cultural halls, churches and had many different mutual aid societies. However, the entire community united at time under the Queensborough Ratepayers Association founded in 1911. This group continues to operate and is often cited as the oldest ratepayers association in British Columbia. Early immigrants included the Japanese, Chinese, East Indians or Sikhs, Italians, Greeks, Slovakians, Ukrainians and Finnish peoples. The community grew slowly but developed a unique sense of place because of its unique cultural composition.
Queensborough is today a growing suburban district with a rapidly redeveloped waterfront area known as Port Royal. Queensborough is connected to the rest of New Westminster by the Queensborough Bridge and Annacis Island in Delta by the Derwent Way Bridge. It is served by Highway 91A.
Education
One elementary school, Queen Elizabeth Elementary School, and one middle school, Queensborough Middle School, are located in the neighbourhood.
A Library and community centre were also recently opened. The community centre has a newly renovated exercise area and a gymnasium where local residents partake in physical games of hockey.
Demographics
There is a large population of Indo-Canadian families who live here, however, in recent years the area has become home to many Caucasian and Asian families due to the increasing number of single-family dwellings being built. Many of these new homes are built to resemble old heritage-style homes. In the 1960s, there were many European immigrants; Italians, Portuguese, Polish, Russian etc. as well as Chinese.
At the north end of Queensborough is a new development called Port Royal. To the south is Thompson's Landing, to the west is the industrial area of Tree Island, and to the east is the Fraser River. Access to Annacis Island, an industrial park area and site of one of the GVRD's sewage plants, is via a bridge towards the east end of Queensborough, though the island itself is not part of the City of New Westminster.
Queensborough in New Westminster
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319 HOWES Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2687856
319 HOWES Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 5L8 $4,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2687856
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,112 sq. ft.196 m2
Queensborough Townhouse Development Site. OCP calls for Multi-family. Sold together with neighbouring property at 317 Howes St. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd.- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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317 HOWES Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2687799
317 HOWES Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 5L8 $4,400,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2687799
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,706 sq. ft.158 m2
Queensborough Townhouse Development Site. OC[ calls for Multi-family. Sold together with neighbouring property at 319 Howes St. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd.- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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127 JARDINE Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2563014
127 JARDINE Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 5M2 $3,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2563014
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,920 sq. ft.271 m2
Large half-acre lot in popular Queensborough. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Langley)- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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324 JOHNSTON Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2676071
324 JOHNSTON Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 5H5 $2,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2676071
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,504 sq. ft.140 m2
3-LOT SUBDIVISION. Attention: BUILDER ... INVESTOR…OPPORTUNITY … Potential on this 99 × 147 property. Value is primarily land value. Current older residence is being used as a revenue rental house. Must check with City of New Westminster regarding development potential. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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647 EWEN Avenue in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2569274
647 EWEN Avenue Queensborough New Westminster V3M 5C2 $2,499,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2569274
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,300 sq. ft.307 m2
Heritage Development Site. City approval in place for 5 strata units with lane & double garage parking. Sizes Range 1405-1683sq ft. Note: Original front 1/2 of building is heritage and is incorporated into the development. Presently rented @ $4200/month. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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1233 SALTER Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2683420
1233 SALTER Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 6W9 $2,399,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2683420
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,993 sq. ft.278 m2
Prefect home in family oriented neighbor hood. Upstairs 4 bedrooms 2 bath with separate family and living area, Great mortgage helper downstairs (2+1). home has a lot of Features include radiant heat, Gas fireplace, LED pot lights, S/S appliances, Buit-in Oven and microwave, Gast cook stove with quartz counters. Great Location close to Walmart, Queensborough Outlet Shopping Centre, parks, public transit and schools. Double garage ,crawl space for storage plus additional crawl space under the home. Private fully fenced back yard for kids to play and much more. More detailsListed by Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd.- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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313 BOYNE Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2667715
313 BOYNE Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 5J9 $2,399,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2667715
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,325 sq. ft.309 m2
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! This MAGNIFICENT custom-built home is a MUST SEE! The house is situated on over 6500 sqft lot with over 3300 elegant living space with 6 Bed and 6 Bath along with a mortgage helper. Featuring limestone front exterior, stucco finishing and 9' high ceiling on the main. The main floor features living room and family room, a custom-built kitchen with quartz countertops & stainless steel appliances, a large 8' island, spice kitchen with its own fridge and dishwasher, dining, den & patio with gas fireplace. Top floor features 4 bedrooms & 4 custom-built ensuite bathrooms with each room having access to the massive 2000sqft wrap-around deck. No expense was spared in this custom-built home. Truly worth seeing! Call today to book your appointment. More detailsListed by Jovi Realty Inc.- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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310 PEMBINA Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2659571
310 PEMBINA Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 5J6 $2,395,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2659571
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,490 sq. ft.324 m2
Newer built home. Ideal for a large family. Open concept with a functional layout. 3,490 sqft on a 50x130 ft lot. 9 foot ceilings on both levels. Bonus spice kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances! A total of 6 bedrooms and 6 full baths. Legal 1 bedroom mortgage helper. 2 car garage with large driveway for extra parking. Extra 1500 sqft storage in crawl space. Fully fenced backyard. Don't miss your opportunity to own this bright, beautiful and luxurious home. Minutes from local parks, schools, transit, and shopping. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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201 MABEL Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2668080
201 MABEL Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 7A1 $2,320,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2668080
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,922 sq. ft.271 m2
New home under construction in Queensborough, New Westminster. This 2,930 sq. ft residence features 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms with a open floor concept. This includes 2-bedroom legal suite (Approx. $2,000 in rent - Great mortgage helper!). Minutes away from elementary school, middle school, fitness centre, shopping centre and casino. Comes with 2-5-10 Home Warranty! Come pick your colors, and make it your dream home! Completion - Nov 2022. More detailsListed by Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd.- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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115 SPRICE Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2601429
115 SPRICE Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 5L5 $2,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2601429
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,225 sq. ft.207 m2
BUILDERS ALERT!!! ***SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL*** This rare opportunity is on the market, 18,500 square foot lot in the Heart of Queensborough! Please check with the city for Subdivision potential and right of way. More detailsListed by Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd.- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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230 HOWES Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2686011
230 HOWES Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 5L6 $2,199,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2686011
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,961 sq. ft.275 m2
This beautiful custom-built home is located steps away from Queensborough Landing, transit, and daily amenities. 2-5-10 Home Warranty. Enjoy cooking and hosting in this must-see chef's kitchen with state-of-the-art Bosch appliances. A grand 9ft long island with storage sets the stage for art-inspired lighting pendants. A true entertainer's paradise; this open concept home features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in the main home and a 2 bedroom 2 bath legal suite with a separate entrance. The Master bedroom has a jaw-dropping 5pc en-suite and a private balcony with views of the North Shore mountains. Bonus features include an alarm & video security system, A/C, and radiant in-floor heating. Beautifully landscaped. A generous 2-car detached garage with EV charging, and back lane access. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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232 HOWES Street in New Westminster: Queensborough House for sale : MLS®# R2659795
232 HOWES Street Queensborough New Westminster V3M 5L6 $2,199,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2659795
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,961 sq. ft.275 m2
Custom quality built 7 bedroom home for current owner with 2-5-10 Home Warranty balance. 9' celings both on the main and upper floors. Features include: custom kitchen with high-end appliances including a wok/spice kitchen, in floor radiant heat, AC, crown mouldings Alarm, security cameras & surround sound in family room. Extra storage space in crawl. Bonus- legal 2 bedroom suite rented @ $2000.00 per month. 2 car detached garage off back lane access. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty- IOLANDA ESPOSITO
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