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242 Princess Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3062723

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Listing updated: Feb 10, 2026 at 12:19am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 10, 2026 at 03:40am

5 Beds

2 Baths

1938 sqft

480 $ /sqft

1901 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Feb 10, 2026 at 12:19am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 10, 2026 at 03:40am

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Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
Britannia Community Secondary School: 1.65 km
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: 1.65 km

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

Private Schools

Elementary
The Westside School: 1.7 km
Secondary
Columbia College: 1.23 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Princess Ave: 0.05 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Main Street Stn: 1.22 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 17.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 27%
Owner Occupied: Average 69.4%
Employment Rate: Below Average 47.1%

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

No data

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.22 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How STRATHCONA compares

This property

104 DOM

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242 Princess Avenue has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6A 3C5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6A 3C5, 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 B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~2.6 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

Shopping (79 nearby)

Forastera vintage · 178 m · Clothes
Shirtland drycleaners · 200 m · Laundry
Carerx · 313 m · Pharmacy

Restaurants (73 nearby)

Dosanko restaurant · 80 m · Restaurant
The mackenzie room · 285 m · Restaurant
Lanalou's · 373 m · Restaurant

Groceries (31 nearby)

Princess market · 117 m · Convenience
Khwaja convenience store · 205 m · Convenience
Settlement brewing · 369 m · Beverages

Cafes (22 nearby)

Eden · 124 m · Cafe
Edâs daily · 126 m · Cafe
The uncommon cafe · 191 m · Cafe

Healthcare (12 nearby)

Carerx · 313 m · Healthcare
Eastside pharmacy ltd. · 348 m · Healthcare
Garlane pharmacy · 569 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

Stretch yoga studio · 722 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound powell st @ columbia st · 854 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

31 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 892 m
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.23 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.35 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.0 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.68 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.75 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.75 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.79 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
St Francis of Assisi	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
Templeton Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Queen Victoria Annex	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.45 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Lord Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Lord Nelson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.61 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
Tillicum Community Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
Hastings Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM
Our Lady Of Sorrows	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 242 Princess Ave, Vancouver, BC

242 Princess Ave, Vancouver, BC Main Street 1.2 km

24 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Main Street → Waterfront
24 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Main Street → Metrotown
30 min
SFU Burnaby via Main Street → Production Way
37 min
Richmond Centre via Main Street → Brighouse
49 min
YVR Airport via Main Street → YVR-Airport
50 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
2 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
11 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
16 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
16 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
14 min

Calculate your commute

242 Princess Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.2 km from Main Street, with a 24 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound E Cordova St @ Princess Ave (0.05 km).

Mortgage Calculator for 242 Princess Avenue

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Property Taxes $407

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($186,000), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $3,959/month — $3,552 principal & interest, $407 property tax.

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At an estimated rental income of $3,181/month, this property runs a $933/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 42% down.

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