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1537 W 40th Ave, Vancouver BC V6M 1V7 – House for Sale – MLS® R3178496

1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6M 1V7

Vancouver Houses for Sale

11 days on the market

$3,888,000

Est. Mortgage $17,200/mo

Listing updated: Oct 31, 2026 at 10:47am

EstateBlock checked: Nov 3, 2026 at 09:45am

5 Beds

3 Baths

4103 sqft

948 $ /sqft

1928 built

18.2% cheaper than comps

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Classic Shaughnessy character home on a generous 80’x140’ lot with beautifully manicured gardens. This 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers 4,103 sqft of traditional charm and space to reimagine. Gracious cross-hall living and dining rooms, family room and office on the main, with original hardwood floors, wainscotting, and elegant banister still intact. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, and downstairs is a finished basement with rec rooms, laundry and ample storage. Double car garage. Centrally located with easy access to Downtown, Richmond, and YVR, plus just minutes to Kerrisdale, Oakridge, and Vancouver’s top schools. Potential future multi-family redevelopment with neighbouring properties. Easy to show by appointment

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Forced Air, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$3,888,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	4103
Year Built	1928
Age Of Building	98
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	5

Lot & Land

Lot Size	11200
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	80
MLS^® #	R3178496
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Shaughnessy
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6M 1V7
Gross Taxes	$18,290.7
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3178496 / Active	10-23-2026	$3,888,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	25'10 x 25'10 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	15'8 x 15'8 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	10'1 x 10'1 ft
Main Level	Family Room	15'8 x 15'8 ft
Main Level	Office	15'8 x 15'8 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'1 x 11'1 ft
Main Level	Foyer	9'4 x 9'4 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'11 x 15'11 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	7'1 x 7'1 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13'11 x 13'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Above Level	Solarium	8'8 x 8'8 ft
Below	Recreation Room	22'6 x 22'6 ft
Below	Games Room	17'9 x 17'9 ft
Below	Laundry	9'0 x 9'0 ft
Below	Storage	10'1 x 10'1 ft
Below	Storage	17'5 x 17'5 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Above Level	No	#4
Below	No	#3
Main Level	No	#2

Listed by: Stilhavn Real Estate Services

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

Public Schools

Secondary
Point Grey Secondary School: Above Average 0.94 km 8.2/10
Elementary
Quilchena Elementary School: Above Average 0.84 km 7.6/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Vancouver College: Above Average 0.31 km 9.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Vancouver College: Above Average 0.31 km 9.5/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Granville St @ S Connaught Dr: 0.05 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Oakridge-41St Stn: 1.76 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 52.4%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 9.8%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 36.2%
Employment Rate: Above Average 67.9%

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

59 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $4,595,616

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.76 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How SHAUGHNESSY compares

This property

11 DOM

Very fast

Shaughnessy avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

1537 W 40th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 59/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 18.2% below comparable active properties in Shaughnessy, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 9.2% and an area average of 67 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 542 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 V6M 1V7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6M 1V7, 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 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~5.6 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Vancouver 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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Grand honour · 168 m · Restaurant
Tao's kitchen · 191 m · Restaurant
Kyuzo japanese restaurant · 200 m · Restaurant

Cafes (5 nearby)

Yee cafe · 163 m · Cafe
Cafe fortyone · 925 m · Cafe
The garden café at vandusen · 945 m · Cafe

Shopping (4 nearby)

Rbc · 141 m · Bank
Petit pont · 962 m · Clothes
Pharmasave · 976 m · Pharmacy

Groceries (2 nearby)

Sweet e's pastries and sweets · 942 m · Bakery
Breezy buys · 988 m · Convenience

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Pharmasave · 976 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w 49 ave @ adera st · 992 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

34 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Vancouver College	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 314 m
Sir William Osler Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 718 m
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.6 / 10	Distance 843 m
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.2 / 10	Distance 945 m
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 969 m
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 975 m
Magee Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
Rose-des-vents	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 1.24 KM
King David High School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
Secondaire Jules-Verne	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 1.28 KM
Little Flower Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
Shaughnessy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.45 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.49 KM
Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.68 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.69 KM
Kerrisdale Annex	Public	Grades Served K-2	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.78 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.01 KM
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
Dr. R. E. McKechnie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.49 KM
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
General Wolfe Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
David Lloyd George Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM
General Brock Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1537 W 40th Ave, Vancouver, BC

1537 W 40th Ave, Vancouver, BC Oakridge-41st 1.8 km

36 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Oakridge-41st → Waterfront
36 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Oakridge-41st → Metrotown
54 min
SFU Burnaby via Oakridge-41st → Production Way
61 min
Richmond Centre via Oakridge-41st → Brighouse
37 min
YVR Airport via Oakridge-41st → YVR-Airport
38 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
7 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
12 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
19 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
9 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
7 min

Calculate your commute

1537 W 40th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.8 km from Oakridge-41st, with a 36 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Granville St @ S Connaught Dr (0.05 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (58/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1537 W 40th Avenue

Car-Dependent 70

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 58

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 72

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 1537 W 40th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 011-124-784).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$3,677,000

-11.9% YoY

-1.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$3,565,000

Buildings

$112,000

Year Built

1928

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$16,355

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$3,565,000	$112,000	$3,677,000	-11.9%
2025	$4,060,000	$115,000	$4,175,000	+1.0%
2024	$4,012,000	$120,000	$4,132,000	+2.4%
2023	$3,916,000	$120,000	$4,036,000	+5.4%
2022	$3,710,000	$119,000	$3,829,000	—

Mortgage Calculator for 1537 W 40th Avenue

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Property Taxes $1,524

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A 20% down payment of $777,600 on this $3,888,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $14,850/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $16,374/month, $1,524 property tax.

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Estateblock Rent Estimate for 1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver

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