650 ft²Retail$59.00/sf/yrLease
650 ft²
Retail
$59.00/sf/yr
Lease
Prime Street-Level Retail Unit in Sapperton – 650 SQFT Unmatched Transit-Oriented Flexibility under Evolving New Bylaws! Bring your business vision to life at 470 East Columbia Street! Situated in the heart of New Westminster’s highly desirable, pedestrian-friendly Sapperton neighborhood, this bright 650 sqft street-front retail unit offers exceptional brand exposure, strong local character, and premium foot traffic. Currently operating as a popular local doughnut shop, the space features a highly functional layout easily customizable to a wide array of business concepts. Thanks to its flexible C-2B zoning combined with newly enacted city housing and transit-oriented development bylaws, this property offers unparalleled advantages for incoming operators.
The Space
Base Rent$45.00/sf/yr
Additional Rent$14.00/sf/yr
Available Space650 ft²
Available2026-10-16
Floor1
Lease TypeDirect
Service TypeTriple Net
ZoningC-2A
Sprinklersno
Clear Height10'0"
Operating Cost ($/sf/yr)$14.0/sf/yr
SourceDirect
The Building
Premium Zoning & New Bylaw Highlights: Food & Retail Turnkey: Ideal for a continuation of café/bakery uses, catering services, specialty food service, or boutique retail storefront storefronts. Outdoor Patio Potential: Capitalize on city code incentives allowing easy parking stall conversions into dynamic outdoor sidewalk/patio seating! Zero Minimum Vehicle Parking Hurdles: Located directly inside a premier transit hub window, matching multi-unit and commercial updates that eliminate standard restrictive parking maximums/minimums for seamless business use transitions. Health, Personal & Express Services: Legally permitted for beauty parlours, barbershops, florists, medical offices, professional office firms, and newly updated bylaw classes like boutique tech delivery/courier nodes or pet daycare facilities. Don't miss the chance to anchor your brand in a thriving, completely walkable commercial ecosystem boasting immediate transit accessibility and zero parking compliance friction. Contact us today to schedule a private viewing and secure your place in Sapperton’s premium retail corridor!
Property TypeRetail
Floors1
24hr Access
Bike Friendly
Bus Line
Emergency Lighting
Exposed Ceiling
Highway Access
Natural Light
Outdoor Signage
Pet Friendly
Transit Friendly
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