Queenston, Burke Mountain: 23 Boutique Townhomes Steps from the School
A boutique Annesley & Tessera collection of just 23 homes — and one of its best features is the walk to Smiling Creek Elementary.
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.
Craig Johnston is a REALTOR® with The MACNABS Team at Royal LePage Elite West — a Top 1% Team (Greater Vancouver REALTORS®) and Top 2% Team nationwide (Royal LePage). He has lived on Burke Mountain for 9+ years and in the Tri-Cities for 47+ years.
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