Home Lions bay, BC Lions Bay 45 Sweetwater Place

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LIONS BAY OCEAN VIEW HOME! Built by one of the community's most renowned builders this 4 bed/3 bath home sits on THE best, below-highway, cul-de-sac. Meticulously maintained by the home’s second owner the open-plan main level features an entertainer’s kitchen, high ceilings, massive windows & easy indoor/outdoor living with a dual-sided fireplace as centrepiece. With home office & family room/media room this home is year-round. Nine (9) inch insulated walls & new windows ensure energy efficiency. Outdoors you’ll love the BBQ area whilst the kids & pets enjoy the flat, grassed yard. BONUS 2 bed + den/1 bath suite for family or mortgage assistance. A short stroll to beaches, dog walks, local shopping, public transport & world-class hiking. The ocean & island views speak for themselves!

Building 18 fields Inside & out 14 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$2,349,000
Total Bedrooms	6
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3667
Year Built	1984
Age Of Building	42
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Community, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Community
Parking Type	Additional Parking, Garage Double, Front Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Other

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features	Guest Suite, Storage
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Hot Water, Radiant
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Wall/Wall/Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
View Description	Howe Sound & Island views
Roof	Wood
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	9609
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	113
MLS^® #	R3161324
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Lions Bay
City	Lions Bay
Postal Code	V0N 2E0
Gross Taxes	$6,358.75
Zoning	SFD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3161324 / Active	09-03-2026	$2,349,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	23'6 x 23'6 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	16'6 x 16'6 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	7'11 x 7'11 ft
Main Level	Den	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level	Foyer	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Main Level	Flex Room	7'6 x 7'6 ft
Main Level	Family Room	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Main Level	Mud Room	27'5 x 27'5 ft
Main Level	Utility	9'9 x 9'9 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	9'2 x 9'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'1 x 10'1 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'11 x 10'11 ft
Above Level	Living Room	20'2 x 20'2 ft
Above Level	Kitchen	14'2 x 14'2 ft
Above Level	Office	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	15'11 x 15'11 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	8'5 x 8'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'7 x 8'7 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	No	#4
Above Level	No	#5

Listed by: RE/MAX Sea To Sky Real Estate

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS^® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 19.38 km · crime average · sell-speed score 38/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (2 nearby)

Lions bay hair salon · 856 m · Hairdresser
Lions bay · 878 m · Post Office

Groceries (1 nearby)

Lions bay liquor · 872 m · Beverages

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop northbound crosscreek rd @ lions bay · 821 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School: Above Average 11.87 km 9.2/10
Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School: Above Average 11.87 km 9.2/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Hwy 99 @ Kelvin Grove Way: 0.1 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 19.38 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Average
Violent Crime Rate: Average
Property Crime Rate: Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 35.4%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 52.8%
Employment Rate: Average 56.3%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
Railway/Sky train Noise: Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise: Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines: Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): Unlikely
Flood Area: Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries: Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

38 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 19.38 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How LIONS BAY compares

This property

71 DOM

Average

Lions Bay avg

61 DOM

Average

Lions bay avg

61 DOM

Faster market

45 Sweetwater Place has a sell-speed score of 38/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 6.1% and an area average of 61 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With 492 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V0N 2E0

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V0N 2E0, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 3.8 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver (~9.7 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Lions Bay currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Schools NearBy

1 School is within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lions Bay Community School	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.39 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 45 Sweetwater Place

Almost All Errands Require a Car 15

Walk Score - Almost All Errands Require a Car

Almost all errands require a car

Somewhat Bikeable 28

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $9,996/month · rent estimate $7,307/month · owning catches up with renting by year 4 · cash flow if rented −$3,265/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 45 Sweetwater Place

$9,996 /month

Principal & Interest $9,466

Property Taxes $530

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 45 Sweetwater Place, Lions bay is $9,996: $9,466 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $530 property tax.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$3,265 /month

Mortgage Payment $9,466

Monthly Cash Flow −$3,265

Break Even Down Payment 48%

Cap Rate -1.7%

Cash on Cash -8.3%

If 45 Sweetwater Place, Lions bay were rented at $7,307 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $3,265 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 48% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 45 Sweetwater Place, Lions bay

$7,307 / month

Rent $7,307

Own $9,996

Principal: $3,044/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $6,952/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$2,549/mo (year 1) → ~$5,927/mo (year 20) → ~$8,840/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$6,952/mo About $355/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 45 Sweetwater Place, Lions bay would rent for about $7,307 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 45 Sweetwater Place

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 4

With 20% down ($469,800) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $167,462

Principal paid off by year 10 $376,568

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 45 Sweetwater Place, Lions bay is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 4, with $167,462 of principal paid off by year 5 and $376,568 by year 10.