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3355 Descartes Pl, Squamish BC – Land for Sale – MLS® R3112880

3355 Descartes Place, Squamish, British Columbia V8B 0V5

187 days on the market

$949,000

Est. Mortgage $4,198/mo

Listing updated: May 29, 2026 at 08:25am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 21, 2026 at 02:40am

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13.7% price reduction 16.5% cheaper than comps

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Experience the ultimate Squamish lifestyle with this exceptional building opportunity in the highly coveted University Highlands neighborhood. Tucked away at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac and surrounded by nature, this rare 13,885 sq. ft. flat lot serves as the perfect canvas for a custom home. Enjoy world-class mountain biking, hiking, and golf, all right at your doorstep, while being just minutes from schools and downtown Squamish. This building lot is ready to go, with municipal water and services already at the lot line. Whether you are looking to build your family home, a serene retreat or an adventurer’s basecamp, this prime lot offers the space and location to have it all.

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Private Yard
Structures	Land Only

Building Details

Price	$949,000
Property Type	Land
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Near Shopping
Utility Type	Sanitary Sewer At Lot Line, Storm Sewer At Lot Line, Electricity At Lot Line, Natural Gas At Lot Line, Phone Nearby, Cable Available
Water (WaterSource)	Public

Lot & Land

Lot Size	13885
Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3112880
Area	Squamish
Neighbourhood	University Highlands
City	Squamish
Postal Code	V8B 0V5
Gross Taxes	$3,865.21
Zoning	UH-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3112880 / Active	04-17-2026	$949,000
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Listed by: Rennie & Associates Realty

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
Squamish Montessori Elementary School: 3.69 km
Secondary
Coast Mountain Academy: 0.41 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
University 3050 block (EB): 0.6 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 47.88 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 27.5%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 12%
Owner Occupied: Average 72.4%
Employment Rate: Average 60.3%

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

70 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,105,585

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 47.88 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How UNIVERSITY HIGHLANDS compares

This property

187 DOM

Slower than area

University Highlands avg

41 DOM

Average

Squamish avg

41 DOM

Faster market

3355 Descartes Place has a sell-speed score of 70/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 16.5% below comparable active properties in University Highlands, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 16.1% and an area average of 41 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 87 competing homes currently listed, this property has moderate competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V8B 0V5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V8B 0V5, 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 Moderate-High

Located within the "Squamish" WUI zone (Risk Class 2 — Moderate-High). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.7 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Squamish Elementary, Squamish (~5.8 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.5 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Squamish currently sees ~0 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~3 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~28.4 °C baseline, ~30.8 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~0 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~2413 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~2529 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~78.3 mm baseline, ~85.9 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~20 days baseline, ~21 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

Transit (6 nearby)

Bus stop university 3050 block (eb) · 603 m · Transit
Bus stop university at the crescent (nb) · 703 m · Transit
Bus stop university at the crescent (eb) · 732 m · Transit

Cafes (1 nearby)

Atrium cafe · 570 m · Cafe

Schools NearBy

2 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Coast Mountain Academy	Independent	Grades Served 7-12	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 410 m
Garibaldi Highlands Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.30 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 3355 Descartes Place

Car-Dependent 0

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Some Transit 26

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 25

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 3355 Descartes Place

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Principal & Interest

Property Taxes $322

Maintenance fee 0

Financing 80% of the $949,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $3,947/month in total estimated carrying costs, $322 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $3,375/month in rental income, leaving a -$730/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 37% down.

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