SFU proximity, established homes.
Sperling-Duthie is a North Burnaby neighbourhood offering established homes within reach of SFU and the Lougheed corridor.
Whether you're searching for a home in Sperling-Duthie or thinking about listing one, local context matters — what a property is actually worth here, how quickly comparable homes have been moving, and which streets or buildings tend to hold their value. Manan works across both the residential and commercial sides of Sperling-Duthie's market and can walk you through what's realistic for your specific goals.
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Schools, shopping, dining, and recreation in Sperling-Duthie.
Yes. Manan Bhullar is a Surrey-based REALTOR® licensed in British Columbia, and he works with buyers and sellers in Sperling-Duthie, across Burnaby, and throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley — a BC licence covers the whole province. He can pull recent comparable sales, arrange viewings, and price and market a listing, drawing on his BBA in Marketing from SFU's Beedie School of Business. Because his practice also covers commercial and industrial real estate, he can help with an investment or business property in Sperling-Duthie too. Call or text (604) 727-9542.
Yes. Given what Sperling-Duthie is known for, the opportunities that fit best are rental condos and multi-family buildings close to transit. Sperling-Duthie also suits storefront retail, small strata commercial units, and established businesses such as restaurants and convenience stores. Commercial financing works differently from a home mortgage, usually with a larger down payment and closer scrutiny of the property's income or your business, and for this kind of property the key checks are the rent roll, existing tenancies under BC's Residential Tenancy Act, and the building's condition. Manan handles commercial and industrial sales and leasing; his apartment building, retail, restaurant, and convenience store guides go deeper on each property type.
It depends on what you're after. Sperling-Duthie is best summed up as “SFU proximity, established homes”, and it tends to suit buyers who want a turnkey home in an established community. Visiting at different times of day and comparing it with nearby neighbourhoods is the best way to judge the fit.
According to the September 2026 Greater Vancouver Realtors benchmarks (Sperling-Duthie falls within these board areas), typical prices were — Burnaby North: $1,808,500 for a detached home, $880,400 for a townhome, and $662,400 for an apartment or condo; Burnaby South: $1,894,600 for a detached home, $942,100 for a townhome, and $723,000 for an apartment or condo; Burnaby East: $1,694,900 for a detached home, $857,900 for a townhome, and $708,100 for an apartment or condo. Benchmarks describe a typical home, so a specific property can sit well above or below them depending on size, age, lot, and location; recent sold comparables are the reliable guide.
That depends on current inventory and sales activity for your specific type of property in Sperling-Duthie, which can differ from region-wide headlines. A look at recent sales and active listings for comparable homes is the best basis for timing a purchase or sale, and Manan can put that together for you.
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