Foreclosures & Court-Ordered Sales in Greater Vancouver
Buying a foreclosure is different. Court approval, sealed offers, deposits, tight timelines, and “as-is, where-is” conditions can create risk if you do not understand the process. Work with Russ Macnab for clear guidance on court-ordered sales so you can move with more confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Strategy matters. Clean terms, proper due diligence, and knowing how court bidding works can make all the difference.
Why Work With Russ on Foreclosures?
Court-ordered sales are a different process than a standard MLS purchase. Buyers need stronger preparation, cleaner offers, and a better understanding of how court approval and backup bidding work.
Foreclosure Experience
Guidance built around deposits, offer terms, subject removal, court dates, and sale risk.
Clean Offer Strategy
Foreclosure deals often favour stronger, cleaner offers with fewer complications and better preparation.
Due Diligence Focus
Title, occupancy, condition, access, and lender/court conditions need careful review before moving forward.
Local Market Coverage
Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Langley, Mission, Tri-Cities, and the Fraser Valley.
Foreclosure opportunities can look attractive on paper, but buyers who do best are usually the ones who understand the process before they write.
How Foreclosures Work in BC
The process is different from a standard resale purchase and usually involves lender review and court approval.
The Typical Process
- Offer submitted to the lender or trustee
- Initial offer may be accepted subject to court approval
- BC Supreme Court reviews the sale
- Competing buyers may bring sealed offers to the court date
- The judge awards the sale to the strongest clean offer
What Buyers Need to Watch
- Most sales are sold as-is, where-is
- Condition issues may not be fully disclosed
- Occupancy risk and possession timing can vary
- Deposits and deadlines are often strict
- Due diligence matters more than usual
Current Court-Ordered Sales & Foreclosures
Browse the current live foreclosure feed below for active court-ordered sales and foreclosure opportunities.
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408 W 41st Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3106759
408 W 41st Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S7 
$6,000,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3106759
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,770 sq. ft.
Court order sale. Prime and fantastic development property just steps across from the Oakridge Mall and Skytrain Station on West 41st Avenue. Located in the heart of the Oakridge Municipal Town Centre (Oakridge MTC) Development Plan area where mixed-use towers are currently being developed and under constructions. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
- The Macnabs Team
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426 W 41st Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3107374
426 W 41st Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S7
$6,000,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3107374
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,196 sq. ft.
Court order sale. Prime and fantastic development property just steps across from the Oakridge Mall and Skytrain Station on West 41st Avenue. Located in the heart of the Oakridge Municipal Town Centre (Oakridge MTC) Development Plan area where mixed-use towers are currently being developed and under constructions. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - The Macnabs Team
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12900 Gilbert Road in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale : MLS®# R3074742
12900 Gilbert Road Richmond V7E 2H6
$5,990,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3074742
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 16,289 sq. ft.
Court order sale! 16,000+ sq ft with 6 bedroom and 7 bath custom executive home on 9.07 acres. Perfect for entertaining. Portecochere, grand double high entry foyer & living room, designer kitchen with all the bells and whistles, 40 ft indoor swimming pool, exercise area, library, double family room, recreation room, tennis court, refraction pool, fish pond and many more. Property is in excellent condition but sold as is. Open house on October 25 Sunday, 10am - 12pm. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty Ltd. - The Macnabs Team
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20109 32 Avenue in Langley: Brookswood Langley Land for sale : MLS®# R2937552
20109 32 Avenue Langley V2Z 2E3
$4,900,000Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2937552
For Sale by Court Order - Colliers presents the opportunity to acquire a 2.40 acre development property located in Brookswood's Booth Neighbourhood Area Plan. The Property is positioned to benefit from a master-planned community proposed by Jim Pattison Development adjacent to the Property at the northeast corner of 32 Avenue and 200 Street. The draft Booth Neighbourhood Area Olan designates the Property as Commercial Village which allows for a mixed-use development. More detailsListed by Colliers - The Macnabs Team
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3456 W 36th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3173415
3456 W 36th Avenue Vancouver V6N 2R9
$2,799,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3173415
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,893 sq. ft.
Court order sale, the property has 2 addresses 3454 & 3456. Great location in Dunbar, 7 bedrooms, 6 baths, updating required, 50x130 lot with lane access and double garage. Near shops, transit, schools and Pacific Spirit Park. Showings on Thursdays October 22 from 3 to 5 More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - The Macnabs Team
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701 Delestre Avenue in Coquitlam: Coquitlam West House for sale : MLS®# R3128961
701 Delestre Avenue Coquitlam V3K 2G1
$2,790,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128961
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,612 sq. ft.
ACCEPTED OFFER - TENTETIVELY COURT DATE - NOV 16TH,2026. COURT ORDER SALE by FIRST POSITION LENDER. Being sold "as it where is". Buyer to verify all information if deem important. Schedule A must be attached with all offers. All offers Subject to Court Approval. Property is tenanted, allows approperiate notice for showings. Contact listing agent for guidance on court process. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - The Macnabs Team
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DL 4055 E Dark Cove Jervis Road in Madeira Park: Pender Harbour Egmont House for sale (Sunshine Coast) : MLS®# R2875472
DL 4055 E Dark Cove Jervis Road Madeira Park V0N 2H4
$2,495,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2875472
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,600 sq. ft.
Offered for sale by Court Order, this rare 136 acre low bank oceanfront property on the Lower Sunshine Coast is priced competitively with lower density RU2 zoned waterfront acreages. Located only minutes by boat from Egmont, the property features over 4,100 ft of shoreline, protected moorage, a log home, guest cabin, and exceptional privacy. Zoned CD5, the property offers valuable future development potential while also serving as an incredible private recreational retreat or long-term investment holding near Vancouver. More detailsListed by Landquest Realty Corporation - The Macnabs Team
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9990 138 Street in Surrey: Whalley House for sale (North Surrey) : MLS®# R3127268
9990 138 Street Surrey V3T 4K2
$2,300,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3127268
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,056 sq. ft.
COURT ORDER SALE! HIGHRISE PARCEL. Rare opportunity to own a prime parcel in the Surrey City Centre plan. The site is surrounded by premier high rise developments and is one of the few sites allowing for a high density and is located in the TOA (transit oriented corridor). All measurements are approximate, Buyer or buyer's agent to verify. More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Universe Realty - The Macnabs Team
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3689 159a Street in Surrey: Morgan Creek House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R3161750
3689 159a Street Surrey V3Z 0P1
$2,290,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3161750
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,362 sq. ft.
Court Order Sale. Morgan Creek golf-course residence backing onto the 15th fairway. Set on a 10,075 sq. ft. lot, this 4,362 sq. ft. home was custom designed by award-winning residential designer Marque Thompson, principal of Design Marque Consulting, with an open great-room plan, high ceilings and living spaces oriented toward the golf-course setting. Offering 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a spacious main floor, double garage and fully finished walk-out basement with recreation and games areas. Ideally located near Morgan Creek Elementary, Grandview Heights Secondary, Southridge School, shopping, recreation and Hwy 99. Offered at $2,390,000, $60,000 below its 2018 sale price and $182,000 below its 2026 BC Assessment. Court-Ordered Sale; all offers subject to Court approval. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Performance Realty - The Macnabs Team
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2987 184 Street in Surrey: Hazelmere House for sale (South Surrey White Rock) : MLS®# R3099258
2987 184 Street Surrey V3Z 9V2
$2,150,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3099258
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,819 sq. ft.
Court order sale, classic style home built 1928, features high ceilings, stained glass windows. Home requires a reno. Separate 6 stall barn, 4.535 acres, great Hazelmere area. call today. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - The Macnabs Team
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2669 Vanness Avenue in Vancouver: Renfrew Heights House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R3151671
2669 Vanness Avenue Vancouver V5R 2R3
$1,999,999Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3151671
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,097 sq. ft.
COURT ORDER 2669 Vanness Avenue presents a strong holding and redevelopment opportunity in Vancouver, B.C. The property sits on a 9,308 SF lot and offers the potential to assemble with the neighbouring property at 2675 Vanness Avenue (10,184 SF), creating a combined site of approximately 19,492 SF. The site falls within a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Tier 2 area, permitting density up to 4.0 FAR and building heights up to 12 storeys, making it well suited for future high-density residential development. More detailsListed by Stonehaus Realty Corp. - The Macnabs Team
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11363 240 Street in Maple Ridge: Cottonwood MR Land for sale : MLS®# R3076510
11363 240 Street Maple Ridge V2W 1A3
$1,990,888Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3076510
2.47 acres 2026 BC Assessed value is $3,372,000 court order sale of development potential land and was previously the subject of a rezoning application with the City of Maple Ridge (Application No. 2018-404-RZ) to rezone from RS-3 to RM-1 (Townhouse Residential). An unapproved concept layout was prepared for 14 townhouse units and 4 single-family lots. The listing consists of two separate legal parcels totaling 2.47 acres (approximately 1.97 acres and 0.50 acres). The eastern portion of the property shows potential for townhouse development, while the western portion is suitable for single-family residential use. Court approval is required for the sale. More detailsListed by RE/MAX LIFESTYLES REALTY - The Macnabs Team
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How to Be Better Prepared Before You Bid
Buyers who are prepared usually move faster and make cleaner decisions when the right court-ordered property comes up.
Understand the Deposit
Foreclosure and court sales can involve tighter timelines and larger deposits than buyers expect.
Know Your Terms
Subject structure, closing timelines, and how “clean” your offer is can have a major impact on the outcome.
Do Due Diligence Early
Review title, condition, occupancy, court process, and potential repair or possession risks before you go too far.
Helpful Resources
These pages help buyers and sellers go deeper into the process, market coverage, and working relationship with the team.
Buying With Macnabs
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MLS® Search
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Meet Russ Macnab
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Book a Consultation
Talk through your goals, financing position, and what kind of court-sale opportunity may fit.
Who this page is for
- Buyers looking for foreclosure opportunities in Greater Vancouver
- Investors wanting cleaner court-sale guidance
- Buyers comparing risk versus upside
- People who want help understanding court bidding before writing
Best next step
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