# Queenston, Burke Mountain: 23 Boutique Townhomes Steps from the School

> A Burke Mountain resident’s 2026 guide to Queenston by Annesley & Tessera — 23 boutique townhomes steps from Smiling Creek Elementary. Who it fits.

**Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/blog/queenston-burke-mountain-guide/  
**Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West  
**Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca

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Quick Answer

Queenston, by **Annesley & Tessera**, is a boutique **23-home** collection of **2–4 bedroom + den** townhomes **steps from Smiling Creek Elementary**. Small, family-practical, and school-adjacent — here’s the resident’s read.

## The fact sheet

- **Developer:** Annesley & Tessera
- **Homes:** 23 townhomes
- **Bedrooms:** 2–4 bedroom + den
- **Character:** Boutique
- **Standout:** Steps from Smiling Creek Elementary

## Walk-to-school is the quiet superpower

Queenston sits steps from **Smiling Creek Elementary** — the most-requested school catchment in the Tri-Cities. For families, a genuine walk-to-school location changes daily life and holds its value on resale, because the next family wants exactly what you wanted. That proximity is Queenston’s single strongest card.

## Boutique, with flexible plans

At 23 homes, Queenston is genuinely boutique — quiet, intimate, few neighbours — with the usual thinner-comparables note on resale. The 2- to 4-bedroom-plus-den range is unusually flexible for a small community: the den solves the work-from-home or nursery problem that trips up a lot of buyers. As with any boutique collection, the specific plan and position carry more weight than the community average.

## Who it fits

Queenston suits families who want a small, quiet community with a real walk to a top-catchment elementary, and who value that plus a flexible den layout over the amenities of a larger development. If school-run logistics dominate your life right now, few communities are better positioned.

## Frequently asked questions

**How many homes are at Queenston?** 23 townhomes — a boutique collection.

**Who is the developer?** Annesley & Tessera.

**What sizes are available?** 2- to 4-bedroom-plus-den townhomes — a flexible range for a small community.

**What’s the standout feature?** It’s steps from Smiling Creek Elementary, the most-requested school catchment in the Tri-Cities.

**Who does Queenston suit?** Families who want a small, quiet, walk-to-school community with a flexible den layout.

**What does it cost?** Pricing moves by plan and exposure. Contact me for current availability.

## Sources & methodology

Community details (developer, home count, bedroom mix, and proximity to Smiling Creek Elementary) reflect Annesley & Tessera’s published Queenston information and my own knowledge of the community as a Burke Mountain resident. Catchment boundaries are set by the school district and can change; confirm current catchment before relying on it. This guide reflects my professional opinion and experience and is not financial, legal, or tax advice.