Bonsor Park / Bennett-Nelson

The Balmoral

The Balmoral is a 16-storey, 56-home freehold-strata concrete tower at 4830 Bennett Street, registered in 1992 as LMS451. Its broad curved balcony wings, faceted central window spine, brick arrival podium and layered garden terraces give it a recognizable early-1990s identity near Bonsor Recreation Complex and Metrotown Station.

original architectural daylight rendering of The Balmoral tower at 4830 Bennett Street

Building snapshot

Address
4830 Bennett Street
Completion year
1992
Developer
Unknown / Needs Verification
Builder
Unknown / Needs Verification
Building type
Concrete high-rise condominium
Height
16 storeys
Unit count
56
Construction
Concrete high-rise on a concrete perimeter foundation, with concrete exterior and no full rainscreen reported
Tenure
Freehold strata (LMS451)
Near station
Metrotown Station
Parking
Secured underground resident parking and underground visitor parking are reported; one stall per original suite is reported, but every current assignment must be verified.
Storage
Additional basement storage lockers are reported; exact locker allocation and legal designation are unit-specific and must be verified.
Micro-location
Bonsor Park / Bennett-Nelson

What this building is known for

The Balmoral offers an established, lower-density tower profile in the Bennett-Nelson pocket near Bonsor Park. Its 56-home scale, reported recreation amenities and generous landscaped arrival distinguish it from newer high-density podium towers, while age, bylaws, parking, storage and major-building history require current document review.

Buyer due-diligence checklist

Use these building-specific prompts to structure your document review and professional inspections. They identify questions to investigate, not conclusions about condition.

Construction and major systems

Review the current depreciation report and strata minutes for elevators, parkade systems, windows or glazing, plumbing, mechanical equipment, exterior maintenance and insurance. Confirm completed projects and future funding requirements.

Age and capital planning

As a 1992 building, the condition and renewal history of original or replaced systems matters more than age alone. Review completed and planned work involving piping, elevators, roofs, envelope, parkade and mechanical systems.

Parking, storage and ownership details

The profile identifies the tenure as Freehold strata (LMS451). General parking information is available, but the legal stall designation, use rights and any allocation to a specific home must be confirmed. General storage information is available, but the locker designation and use rights must be confirmed.

Location and future change

The Balmoral is grouped within Bonsor Park / Bennett-Nelson, with Metrotown Station providing the relevant transit context. Test the actual walking route at the times you expect to travel, and review nearby active or proposed development for potential changes to noise, access, outlook and construction activity.

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Bonsor & South Metrotown

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Common buyer questions

What type of building is The Balmoral?

The Balmoral is profiled as completed in 1992, 16 storeys, 56 strata homes or lots, concrete high-rise condominium, concrete high-rise on a concrete perimeter foundation, with concrete exterior and no full rainscreen reported. Confirm these details against current strata, title and property records before relying on them.

What should buyers review before purchasing at The Balmoral?

Review the current depreciation report and strata minutes for elevators, parkade systems, windows or glazing, plumbing, mechanical equipment, exterior maintenance and insurance. Confirm completed projects and future funding requirements. As a 1992 building, the condition and renewal history of original or replaced systems matters more than age alone. Review completed and planned work involving piping, elevators, roofs, envelope, parkade and mechanical systems.

Are parking and storage confirmed at The Balmoral?

The profile identifies the tenure as Freehold strata (LMS451). General parking information is available, but the legal stall designation, use rights and any allocation to a specific home must be confirmed. General storage information is available, but the locker designation and use rights must be confirmed.

Where is The Balmoral within Metrotown?

The Balmoral is grouped within Bonsor Park / Bennett-Nelson, with Metrotown Station providing the relevant transit context. Test the actual walking route at the times you expect to travel, and review nearby active or proposed development for potential changes to noise, access, outlook and construction activity.