648 Sperling Avenue · Apartment for Rent

PROPERTY OVERVIEW - Property type: part of a side-by-side, two-level duplex on a large flat lot - Large two-bedroom basement suite, with living area and storage space WHY RENT HERE? This could be a good fit if you: - Are looking for a large basement suite in a quiet, established Burnaby neighborhood - Have a family prioritizing proximity to schools - Enjoy nearby parks, trails, and green space - Commute via bus routes along Hastings St or drive via Hastings St & Sperling Ave - Value proximity to Burnaby Mountain and Simon Fraser University LOCHDALE NEIGHBOURHOOD ADVANTAGES * Peaceful, outdoor-oriented setting: Lochdale is a single-family neighborhood in northeastern Burnaby, near Burnaby Mountain, bounded by Kensington Ave to the west. Local Logic describes it as offering a car-friendly, peaceful atmosphere for residents. * Schools: - Westridge Elementary School — 0.2 km away, public, K-7 - Burnaby North Secondary School — 0.6 km away, public, grades 8-12 - Burnaby's school district also runs community, adult, international student, and French immersion programs * Parks & recreation: - Deer Lake Park — a major 207-hectare Burnaby park with walking trails, a lake, art gallery/gardens, and scenic views; accessible by turning off Canada Way onto Sperling Ave, with the park on the southeast shore of the lake. Reviewers note plenty of green space and manicured walking paths. - The Lochdale Urban Village Community Plan describes the area as having close access to parks, trails, and nature in a transit-oriented setting. - Specific smaller parks mentioned in the sample (George Green Park, Westridge Park, Squint Lake Park, Halifax Park) were not independently verified in this research and should be confirmed locally. * Transit & connectivity: - Multiple bus routes serve the Hastings St/Sperling Ave corridor, including routes 134, 160, N35, and R5. - All-day bus lanes (7am-7pm, 7 days/week) have been implemented/proposed along Hastings St between Willingdon Ave and Duthie Ave to improve transit reliability. - Walk Score for a nearby Sperling Ave address (838 Sperling Ave) is 67/100 ("Somewhat Walkable") — a reasonable proxy for general walkability in the immediate area, though not an exact score for 682 Sperling Ave. - Driving to Vancouver via Hastings St takes roughly 13 minutes. * Shopping, dining, and demographics: - Specific nearby retailers/cafes listed in the sample template (Safeway, M&M Food Market, Starbucks, Blossom Teas, etc.) could not be independently re-verified in this research round and should be confirmed via a current Redfin or Google Maps check before publishing. - Burnaby overall has a population of about 249,125 and is BC's third-largest city; most residents hold a Bachelor's degree or higher, with high school diploma holders as the next largest group. Neighborhood-specific (Lochdale-only) education percentages from the sample were not independently confirmed. LEASE TERMS - Rent: $2,300/month - Utilities are included (except Wifi) - Requirements: References, employment verification, and credit/background checks. - No pets, No smoking APPLICATION PROCESS To schedule a viewing, please reply with: 1. Your name and contact number 2. Number of occupants 3. Employment information / employer name 4. Reason for moving / current housing situation 5. Preferred move-in date 6. Any special requirements or questions 7. Available time for showing Viewings by appointment only.