15627 Buena Vista Ave
This charming Character Residence offers the quintessential White Rock lifestyle, defined by a spectacular rooftop deck that serves as a private front-row seat to panoramic ocean views. Thoughtfully updated for modern peace of mind, the home features a new furnace (2020), high-efficiency vinyl windows (2022), and a Navien on-demand hot water system.
The light-filled interior, boasting four bedrooms plus a den, flows effortlessly onto a wrap-around second-floor deck to capture both morning sun and golden hour glows. Outside, a south-facing backyard sanctuary unfolds with mature gardens, a peaceful gazebo, and a tranquil koi pond, perfect for quiet mornings or lively gatherings. Steps from the boutique charm of Five Corners and a five-minute stroll to the pier, this home perfectly balances secluded serenity with unrivaled coastal connectivity.
Where this home places you.
Living on Buena Vista Avenue means embracing the true soul of White Rock. This prestigious hillside community is defined by its iconic geography, where every turn reveals a new perspective of Semiahmoo Bay. It is a neighborhood for those who appreciate the transition between a quiet, tree-lined residential street and the vibrant energy of the seaside. The lifestyle here is remarkably walkable. A short stroll down the hill brings you to the world-famous White Rock Promenade and Pier, where waterfront dining and boutique shopping are part of the daily rhythm.
For active living, you are surrounded by local parks and fitness studios, including Inner Glow Yoga and LOOP fitness just blocks away. Families value this pocket for its proximity to top-tier education. You are within walking distance to Peace Arch Elementary and a quick commute to Earl Marriott Secondary . With its manicured gardens, quiet atmosphere, and spectacular sun exposure, this is the quintessential West Coast address that perfectly balances seclusion with total accessibility.
FEATURES INCLUDE: Coastal Vistas & Outdoor Living: Breathtaking Ocean Views: Wake up to sweeping maritime vistas from the main living areas and primary suite. Premier Rooftop Entertaining: Features an expansive rooftop deck to maximize your panoramic perspective. Multi-Level Decking: Refreshed primary bedroom and family room decks, updated with new railings and Duradek in 2017. Private Backyard Oasis: A south-facing sanctuary featuring mature gardens, a gazebo, and a tranquil koi pond.
Stamped Concrete: Durable and stylish stamped concrete finishes installed in 2007. Modern Mechanicals & Structural Updates: System Upgrades: New high-efficiency furnace installed in 2020 and a Navien on-demand hot water system from 2009. Updated Glazing: High-efficiency vinyl windows in the primary bedroom (2022), with all other windows throughout the home updated in 2007. Custom Fireplace: Features a fireplace with a double flue installed in 2007 and professionally serviced in 2022.
Structural Integrity: Comprehensive perimeter drain replacement completed in 2007 and a professionally skim-coated crawl space. Location & Community Highlights: Walkable Coastal Charm: A short drive or stroll to a variety of top-notch restaurants, boutiques, and the White Rock promenade for gelato or fish and chips. Recreational Access: Minutes from beach activities, nearby parks, and hiking trails. Essential Proximity: Conveniently close to Peace Arch Hospital, the freeway, and both the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway border crossings.
Elite Education: Situated within the desirable catchment areas for Peace Arch Elementary (K-7) and Earl Marriott Secondary (8-12). General Info: Property Type: Residential Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence Home Style: Two Levels Ownership: Freehold NonStrata Year built: 1963 (Age: 63) Living Area: 2,550 sq. ft. Floor Area - Unfinished: 0 sq. ft. Building Area - Total: 2,550 sq. ft. Levels: Two Bedrooms: 4 (Above Grd: 4) Bathrooms: 3.0 (Full:3/Half:0) Kitchens: 1 Rooms: 13 Taxes: $7,592.28 / 2025 Lot Area: 6,750 sq.
ft. Lot Frontage: 50' Lot Details: 50 x 135 Outdoor Area: Balcony Water Supply:Public Plan: NWP11255 Additional Info: Construction Materials: Frame Wood, Stucco, Vinyl Siding Foundation: Concrete Perimeter Basement: Crawl Space Roof: Metal, Other No. Floor Levels: 2.0 Other Structures: Shed(s) Floor Finish: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile Floor Area Fin - Above Grade: 2,550 sq. ft. Floor Area Fin - Above Main: 1,341 sq. ft. Floor Area Fin - Main: 1,209 sq.
ft. Floor Area Fin - Total: 2,550 sq. ft. Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas Fireplaces: 1 Fireplace Details: Insert, Gas # Of Garage Spaces: 2.0 Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Rooftop Deck Parking Features: Additional Parking, Garage Double Parking: Additional Parking, Garage Double # Of Parking Spaces - Total: 4 # Of Covered Spaces: 2.0 Parking Total/Covered: 4 / 2 Flood Plain: No Suite: None Have a Question on this Listing?
Who lives here, and where the kids go.
An established hillside community of professionals, families and downsizers, where detached view homes and quality strata share walkable streets close to the beach, the pier and Semiahmoo Secondary’s catchment amenities.
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