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2523 W 8th Ave, Vancouver BC V6K 2B3 – Townhouse for Sale – MLS® R3165812

2523 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6K 2B3

Vancouver Townhouses for Sale

57 days on the market

$1,998,000

Est. monthly cost $8,775/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 11, 2026 at 04:30pm

3 Beds

4 Baths

1654 sqft

1208 $ /sqft

0 $ Maint. fee

2024 built

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Perfectly positioned in Kitsilano, this refined residence offers over 1,600 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living, close to some of the city’s best shops, restaurants, parks and schools. The main floor features an open plan with access to private outdoor space, creating an inviting setting for entertaining and everyday living. Two bedrooms on the second level each enjoy their own ensuite, while the top floor is reserved for a generous primary suite with double vanity & large walk-in closet. A/C, radiant in-floor heating, smart lighting, built-in speakers, Hide-A-Hose central vacuum and a full security system with cameras enhance comfort throughout. A covered EV-ready garage with electric turntable allows easy access, completing a polished approach to urban living in a Kitsilano setting.

Building 24 fields Inside & out 13 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,998,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1654
Year Built	2024
Age Of Building	2
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	3 Storey
Stories	3
Building Amenities	Bike Room
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	0
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	No Restrictions
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK
Units In Development	3

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Heat Pump, Radiant
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3165812
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Kitsilano
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6K 2B3
Gross Taxes	$8,685.7
Zoning	RT-8

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3165812 / Active	09-15-2026	$1,998,000
to view full Property History (3 earlier records)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	6'9 x 6'9 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	8'11 x 8'11 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Main Level	Living Room	15'0 x 15'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'7 x 12'7 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	15'5 x 15'5 ft
Abv Main 2	Primary Bedroom	13'9 x 13'9 ft
Abv Main 2	Walk-In Closet	8'5 x 8'5 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: FaithWilson Christies International Real Estate

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, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 3.13 km · Kitsilano Secondary School 7.2/10 · 0.34 km · crime average · sell-speed score 42/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (111 nearby)

Sparkle & junebug · 108 m · Clothes
Kidsbooks · 116 m · Bookshop
Artesano · 126 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (89 nearby)

Folke · 147 m · Restaurant
White spot · 151 m · Restaurant
Sunshine classic diner · 205 m · Restaurant

Groceries (32 nearby)

The source bulk foods · 260 m · Supermarket
Broadway wineshop · 333 m · Beverages
Kitsilano liquor store · 449 m · Beverages

Cafes (32 nearby)

Thomas haas chocolates · 109 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 332 m · Cafe
Cafe lokal · 365 m · Cafe

Healthcare (6 nearby)

Pure intergrative pharmacy · 238 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 508 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 511 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w 16 ave @ vine st · 920 m · Transit

Public Schools

Elementary
General Gordon Elementary School: Above Average 0.55 km 7/10
Secondary
Kitsilano Secondary School: Above Average 0.34 km 7.2/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL): Above Average 0.48 km 8.8/10
Elementary,Secondary
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL): Above Average 0.48 km 8.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound W Broadway @ Larch St: 0.15 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 3.13 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 6%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 52.1%
Employment Rate: Below Average 36.4%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
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

42 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,008,667

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 3.13 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How KITSILANO compares

This property

57 DOM

Average

Kitsilano avg

56 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

56 DOM

Faster market

2523 W 8th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 0.5% below comparable active properties in Kitsilano, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 11.1% and an area average of 56 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With 216 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V6K 2B3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6K 2B3, 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 (~8.8 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.

Schools NearBy

29 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 177 m
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.2 / 10	Distance 337 m
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 484 m
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 499 m
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.0 / 10	Distance 552 m
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 570 m
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 696 m
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
Bayview Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Shaughnessy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.32 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Little Flower Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.63 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2523 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

2523 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 3.1 km

45 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
45 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
63 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
70 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
62 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
63 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
5 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
15 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
21 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
13 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
10 min

Calculate your commute

2523 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 3.1 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 45 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound W Broadway @ Larch St (0.15 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (71/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 2523 W 8th Avenue

Walker's Paradise 98

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Excellent Transit 71

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Biker's Paradise 97

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 2523 W 8th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 032-325-258).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$2,582,000

-7.2% YoY

-7.2%/yr over 1 yr

2025 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,742,000

Buildings

$840,000

Year Built

N/A

Class

Residential

Zoning

RT-8

Property Tax

$8,686

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,742,000	$840,000	$2,582,000	-7.2%
2025	$1,886,000	$897,000	$2,783,000	—

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $8,775/month · rent estimate $5,194/month · owning catches up with renting by year 22 · cash flow if rented −$3,907/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 2523 W 8th Avenue

$8,775 /month

Principal & Interest $8,051

Property Taxes $724

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 2523 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver is $8,775: $8,051 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $724 property tax.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$3,907 /month

Mortgage Payment $8,051

Monthly Cash Flow −$3,907

Break Even Down Payment 59%

Cap Rate -2.3%

Cash on Cash -11.7%

If 2523 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver were rented at $5,194 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $3,907 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 59% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 2523 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver

$5,194 / month

Rent $5,194

Own $8,775

Principal: $2,589/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $6,186/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$2,168/mo (year 1) → ~$5,041/mo (year 20) → ~$7,519/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$6,186/mo About $992/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 2523 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver would rent for about $5,194 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 2523 W 8th Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 22

With 20% down ($399,600) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $142,439

Principal paid off by year 10 $320,299

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 2523 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 22, with $142,439 of principal paid off by year 5 and $320,299 by year 10.