Home Squamish, BC Downtown SQ 37799 Second Avenue

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Excellent development opportunity in the core of downtown Squamish. Steps from the Squamish estuary and marina, and close to all downtown amenities. Two lots combine to a 12,010 sq ft development site with 220 ft frontage plus laneway access. Zoned Mixed Use District-2 (MUD-2), allowing multifamily and commercial development up to 1.7 FAR - approximately 20,400 sq ft buildable. Geotechnical, Phase I environmental assessment, and development plans are complete and available in a due-diligence package upon receipt of a bona fide offer. Buyers to verify density and zoning details directly with the District of Squamish.

Exterior Features

Structures	Land Only

Building Details

Price	$2,448,000
Property Type	Land
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Sanitary Sewer Nearby, Storm Sewer Nearby, Electricity Nearby, Natural Gas Nearby, Phone Nearby, Cable Available
Water (WaterSource)	Public

Lot & Land

Lot Size	12010
Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3155867
Area	Squamish
Neighbourhood	Downtown SQ
City	Squamish
Postal Code	V8B 0K1
Gross Taxes	$16,272.26
Zoning	MUD-2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3155867 / Active	08-14-2026	$2,448,000

Listed by: Polygon Realty Limited

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 Waldorf School: Above Average 2.09 km 10/10
Secondary
Coast Mountain Academy: Average 6.49 km 6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Second at Main (SB): 0.23 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 43.18 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: Possible
Close to Cemeteries: Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

36 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $-1,769,904

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Possible — flood zone

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 43.18 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How DOWNTOWN SQ compares

This property

66 DOM

Slower than area

Downtown SQ avg

41 DOM

Average

Squamish avg

41 DOM

Faster market

37799 Second Avenue has a sell-speed score of 36/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 172.3% above comparable active properties in Downtown SQ. 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 could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V8B 0K1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V8B 0K1, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Elevated Risk

Located within a designated flood hazard area. Higher likelihood of localized high-water events 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 (~1.2 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

Shopping (20 nearby)

Pure gift boxes · 310 m · Gift Shop
Squamish pharmacy · 414 m · Pharmacy
Queen bee boudoir · 475 m · Clothes

Restaurants (18 nearby)

The buvette · 52 m · Restaurant
Fox and oak · 229 m · Fast Food
The salted vine · 402 m · Restaurant

Groceries (7 nearby)

Howe sound brew pub · 108 m · Beverages
Lucas teas · 498 m · Beverages
Stong's market · 602 m · Supermarket

Cafes (5 nearby)

Parkside cafe · 386 m · Cafe
Island oasis · 399 m · Cafe
Tuba cafe · 664 m · Cafe

Transit (5 nearby)

Bus stop second at main (sb) · 234 m · Transit
Bus stop cleveland at victoria (nb) · 380 m · Transit
Bus stop cleveland at winnipeg (nb) · 676 m · Transit

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Squamish pharmacy · 414 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 793 m · Healthcare

Schools NearBy

6 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
St'a7mes School	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.07 KM
Sea to Sky Alternative School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	2.4 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Howe Sound Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.8 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
Les Aiglons	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
Squamish Waldorf School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.09 KM
Valleycliffe Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 37799 Second Avenue

Car-Dependent 70

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 39

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 67

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $1,356

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Financing 80% of the $2,448,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $10,706/month in total estimated carrying costs, $1,356 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $6,046/month in rental income, leaving a -$4,880/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 62% down.

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