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Montecito

Tucked below Burnaby Mountain, Montecito is a settled, leafy North Burnaby pocket of single-family homes — quiet streets, mature trees, and quick access to the mountain’s trails.

Price Range

Premium

Market Pace

Steady

Best For

Families, Downsizers

Rental Demand

Moderate

Life Here

What it's like to live in Montecito.

Montecito is residential and unhurried — one of North Burnaby’s established family enclaves, where well-kept single-family homes sit on generous, tree-lined lots.

Its big draw is the setting: minutes from Burnaby Mountain’s forest trails and SFU, yet close to the shops and routes of the Lougheed and Hastings corridors.

Around the Neighbourhood

Schools, parks, and getting around.

The everyday things that shape life in Montecito — where families learn, where you unwind outdoors, and how easily you reach everywhere else.

Education

Montecito Elementary serves the neighbourhood directly, with Burnaby Mountain Secondary nearby — both popular with local families.

Parks

Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area and its trail network sit right above Montecito, with Kensington Park and Squint Lake a short distance away.

Commute

Lougheed Highway and Highway 1 are minutes away, with bus connections to Production Way and Lougheed SkyTrain stations.

On the Map

Centred on the SkyTrain, connected to the region.

Montecito sits on the lower slopes of Burnaby Mountain in North Burnaby — Yinon knows these established streets and what they trade at.

On the Market

Homes for sale in Montecito

A live look at what’s currently available in Montecito. New listings are added as they hit the market — reach out anytime for a private showing.

New

$679,000

3 Beds 1 Baths 1,165 SqFt

2676 Tretheway DR, Burnaby, BC V5B 4R8

7376 Halifax ST #1604, Burnaby, BC V5A 1M5

Active

$2,089

1 Bed 1 Bath 683 SqFt

7376 Halifax ST #1604, Burnaby, BC V5A 1M5

7360 Halifax ST #703, Burnaby, BC V5A 1M4

Active

$1,882

1 Bed 1 Bath 485 SqFt

7360 Halifax ST #703, Burnaby, BC V5A 1M4

NOTE: this representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board which assume no responsibility for its accuracy. Data last updated at 08/19/2026 13:01 GMT-7

Get in Touch

Thinking about a move to Montecito?

Let’s have a no-pressure conversation about your goals. The first consultation is always free.

Common Questions

Questions, answered.

A few things people often ask before reaching out. Don’t see yours here? Send a note — I’m always happy to help.

What kind of homes are in Montecito?

Almost entirely established single-family homes on larger, tree-lined lots, with some updated and rebuilt over the years.

Is Montecito good for families?

Yes — it’s a quiet, settled North Burnaby neighbourhood with its own elementary school and the mountain’s trails at the doorstep.

What’s nearby for the outdoors?

Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area sits directly above, offering forest trails, with Kensington Park close by.

Is Montecito close to SFU?

Very — Simon Fraser University and the UniverCity community are a short drive up the mountain.

What’s the commute like from Montecito?

A short drive reaches Lougheed Highway and Highway 1, with buses to Production Way and Lougheed SkyTrain. Yinon can map it to your routine.