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5481 Indian River Dr, North Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3162715

5481 Indian River Drive, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7G 2T7

North Vancouver Houses for Sale

35 days on the market

$1,799,000

Est. Mortgage $7,959/mo

Listing updated: Sep 23, 2026 at 07:39pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 13, 2026 at 01:25pm

4 Beds

3 Baths

2675 sqft

673 $ /sqft

1980 built

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On Indian River Drive in North Woodlands, is a private almost 1/2 ACRE property w a 46 yr. old custom built home with a working artist’s studio. Open floor plan up has a large kitchen, dining, living area w den, 3 beds, 2 baths, play room, 2 decks with OCEAN VIEWS, 1 deck overlooking the sparkling POOL + Alan creek. Down: 1 bed w bath, laundry, office + access to the huge artist studio, potting shed + attached greenhouse. The surrounding area is lush forest + quiet neighbourhood. More than ample space for RV /boat storage on site. 8 minute drive to Parkgate, schools, golf club. The views of Burrard Inlet are the star of the location from all of the bright south facing windows. This home and has served the family well in their time. This rare opportunity could be yours!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Top
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Electric, Forced Air
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
View Description	Ocean Burrard Inlet
Roof	Wood
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,799,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2675
Year Built	1980
Age Of Building	46
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Carport Single, Open, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	5

Lot & Land

Lot Size	20296
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	116.37
MLS^® #	R3162715
Area	North Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Woodlands-Sunshine-Cascade
City	North Vancouver
Postal Code	V7G 2T7
Gross Taxes	$5,756.19
Zoning	RS1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3162715 / Active	09-08-2026	$1,799,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	28'10 x 28'10 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	13'5 x 13'5 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	13'0 x 13'0 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	13'0 x 13'0 ft
Main Level	Playroom	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	16'4 x 16'4 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	15'0 x 15'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	18'6 x 18'6 ft
Below	Bedroom	14'0 x 14'0 ft
Below	Laundry	14'4 x 14'4 ft
Below	Office	9'4 x 9'4 ft
Below	Foyer	14'4 x 14'4 ft
Below	Workshop	28'11 x 28'11 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#3
Main Level	No	#4
Below	Yes	#3

Listed by: Royal LePage Sussex

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 & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary
St.Pius X Elementary School: Above Average 4.18 km 8.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Lions Gate Christian Academy: Above Average 6.02 km 8.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Belcarra Bay Rd @ Whiskey Cove Lane: 2.26 km
Skytrain
West Coast Express @ Port Moody Station: 9.04 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Low
Violent Crime Rate: Low
Property Crime Rate: Below Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 42.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 8.2%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 48.8%
Employment Rate: Average 57.6%

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

56 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 9.04 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How WOODLANDS-SUNSHINE-CASCADE compares

This property

35 DOM

Average

Woodlands-Sunshine-Cascade avg

41 DOM

Average

North Vancouver avg

41 DOM

Slower market

5481 Indian River Drive has a sell-speed score of 56/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 13.1% and an area average of 41 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 336 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V7G 2T7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7G 2T7, 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 4 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Burnaby Kensington Park, Burnaby (~7.8 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.9 — Low Risk.

Heat Moderate

North Vancouver - District 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: ~29.8 °C baseline, ~32.2 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1601 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1661 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~53.1 mm baseline, ~59.2 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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Schools NearBy

1 School is within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Cove Cliff Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 5481 Indian River Drive

Car-Dependent 0

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus

Somewhat
Bikeable 6

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 5481 Indian River Drive

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Principal & Interest

Property Taxes $480

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $7,351/month in total housing costs on this $1,799,000 property — $6,871 mortgage payment, $480 property tax.

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Based on $4,488/month estimated rent and $7,538/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$3,050/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 56%.

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