2621 E 8th Ave, Vancouver BC V5M 1W4 – House for Sale – MLS® R3181965
2621 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 1W4
Property Details for 2621 E 8th Avenue
Located approximately 500 metres from Commercial-Broadway Station and may fall within the City of Vancouver’s Transit-Oriented Area designation. Current zoning may allow for a fourplex, and the property may also offer future redevelopment potential subject to City approval. Buyer to verify all zoning, development potential, TOA applicability, and tenancy details with the City of Vancouver.
Building Details
| Price | $1,950,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 0 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 1773 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Age Of Building | 70 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Architecture Style | Rancher/Bungalow |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Detached |
| Total Parking Spaces | 0 |
| Rental Suites | Unauthorized Suite |
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Crawl Space |
| Heating Type | Forced Air |
| # of Kitchens | 0 |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 5368 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 44 |
| MLS® # | R3181965 |
| Area | Vancouver East |
| Neighbourhood | Renfrew VE |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V5M 1W4 |
| Gross Taxes | $7,264.45 |
| Zoning | RS1 |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3181965 / Active | 11-06-2026 | $1,950,000 |
| to view full Property History (3 earlier records) | ||
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 10' x 10' ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Above Level | No | #4 |
Listed by: RE/MAX City 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, sell speed & climate
SkyTrain 0.72 km · Vancouver Technical Secondary School 7.1/10 · 8.21 km · crime average · sell-speed score 50/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low
Map & Neighbourhood
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Restaurants (29 nearby)
- In and out donair · 350 m · Fast Food
- Yook korean grilled bbq and bistro · 352 m · Restaurant
- Trocadero pizza & steak house · 390 m · Restaurant
Shopping (18 nearby)
- Big bro's barbershop · 421 m · Hairdresser
- Cibc · 638 m · Bank
- Bik-trix · 677 m · Bicycle Shop
Cafes (10 nearby)
- Ruka coffee · 362 m · Cafe
- Tree's organic coffee · 574 m · Cafe
- Gong cha · 636 m · Cafe
Groceries (9 nearby)
- Viti wine and lager · 353 m · Beverages
- Blackjack foods · 404 m · Butcher
- Heaven mini mart · 406 m · Convenience
Transit (2 nearby)
- Skytrain @ renfrew stn station · 718 m · Transit
- Bus stop northbound renfrew st @ e 16 ave · 985 m · Transit
Healthcare (1 nearby)
- Pharmasave · 737 m · Healthcare
Public Schools
- Secondary
- Vancouver Technical Secondary School
- Above Average 8.21 km 7.1/10
- Elementary
- Chief Maquinna Elementary School
- Above Average 0.54 km 7.5/10
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
Private Schools
- Elementary
- Westside Montessori Academy
- Above Average 0.75 km 9.1/10
- Secondary
- Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary
- 0.7 km
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Westbound E Broadway @ Penticton St
- 0.12 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Renfrew Stn
- 0.72 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Average
- Violent Crime Rate
- Below Average
- Property Crime Rate
- Above Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Below Average 21.3%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Above Average 22.1%
- Owner Occupied
- Below Average 44.2%
- Employment Rate
- Above Average 67.9%
Noise/ Power Lines
- Road/Hwy Noise
- Possible
- Railway/Sky train Noise
- Possible
- 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
2621 E 8th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 0.5% above comparable active properties in Renfrew VE. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.
Climate Risk for V5M 1W4
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5M 1W4, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~1.9 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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
48 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vancouver Technical Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance337 m
|
Chief Maquinna Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
7.5 / 10 |
Distance541 m
|
Norval-Morrisseau |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance570 m
|
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance698 m
|
Laura Secord Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance742 m
|
Westside Montessori Academy |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.1 / 10 |
Distance751 m
|
St.Jude's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.8 / 10 |
Distance983 m
|
Lord Nelson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance1.18 KM
|
Lord Nelson Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance1.18 KM
|
Queen Victoria Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.4 / 10 |
Distance1.19 KM
|
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.0 / 10 |
Distance1.25 KM
|
Nootka Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance1.25 KM
|
Stratford Hall School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.7 / 10 |
Distance1.45 KM
|
Stratford Hall |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.7 / 10 |
Distance1.47 KM
|
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.53 KM
|
St.Joseph's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.1 / 10 |
Distance1.67 KM
|
Gladstone Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.78 KM
|
Gladstone Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.80 KM
|
Our Lady of Sorrows School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.7 / 10 |
Distance1.80 KM
|
St Francis of Assisi |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.9 / 10 |
Distance1.81 KM
|
Our Lady Of Sorrows |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.7 / 10 |
Distance1.84 KM
|
Templeton Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance1.84 KM
|
Renfrew Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.6 / 10 |
Distance1.91 KM
|
Vancouver Christian |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.1 / 10 |
Distance1.91 KM
|
Britannia Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.9 / 10 |
Distance1.91 KM
|
Vancouver Christian School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-6
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.1 / 10 |
Distance1.91 KM
|
Lord Selkirk Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.1 / 10 |
Distance1.95 KM
|
Tyee Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.0 / 10 |
Distance1.96 KM
|
Britannia Community Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.0 / 10 |
Distance1.99 KM
|
Windermere Community Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.01 KM
|
Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance2.03 KM
|
Hastings Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.4 / 10 |
Distance2.15 KM
|
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.32 KM
|
John Norquay Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.32 KM
|
Charles Dickens Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.44 KM
|
West Coast Christian School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance2.48 KM
|
Lord Selkirk Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-4
|
Catchment Info—
|
3.5 / 10 |
Distance2.53 KM
|
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance2.55 KM
|
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance2.56 KM
|
Tillicum Community Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-4
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.4 / 10 |
Distance2.59 KM
|
Charles Dickens Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-3
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.69 KM
|
Admiral Seymour Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.70 KM
|
Sir John Franklin Community School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance2.83 KM
|
Kitchener Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.8 / 10 |
Distance2.87 KM
|
Cascade Heights Elementary |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.7 / 10 |
Distance2.91 KM
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Sir Richard McBride Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.92 KM
|
Graham Bruce Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.1 / 10 |
Distance2.96 KM
|
G. T. Cunningham Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.98 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 2621 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
-
Downtown Vancouver via Renfrew → Waterfront24 min
-
Metrotown, Burnaby via Renfrew → Metrotown24 min
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SFU Burnaby via Renfrew → Production Way25 min
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Richmond Centre via Renfrew → Brighouse49 min
-
YVR Airport via Renfrew → YVR-Airport50 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview6 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy7 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way12 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd15 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island14 min
Calculate your commute
2621 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from Renfrew, with a 24 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound E Broadway @ Penticton St (0.12 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (73/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 2621 E 8th Avenue
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bike Score - Very Bikeable
BC Assessment Value — 2621 E 8th Avenue
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,877,000 | $27,500 | $1,904,500 |
-6.2%
|
| 2025 | $1,999,000 | $32,100 | $2,031,100 |
+0.8%
|
| 2024 | $1,981,000 | $33,900 | $2,014,900 |
+3.9%
|
| 2023 | $1,906,000 | $33,600 | $1,939,600 |
+7.2%
|
| 2022 | $1,775,000 | $33,600 | $1,808,600 | — |
Costs & calculators
Monthly cost about $8,463/month · rent estimate $6,270/month · owning catches up with renting by year 3 · cash flow if rented −$2,709/month
Mortgage Calculator for 2621 E 8th Avenue
The estimated monthly cost of 2621 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver is $8,463: $7,858 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $605 property tax.
Investment Cashflow Calculator
If 2621 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver were rented at $6,270 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $2,709 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 48% down would break even.
Estateblock Rent Estimate for 2621 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$2,116/mo (year 1) → ~$4,920/mo (year 20) → ~$7,339/mo (year 29).
EstateBlock estimates 2621 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver would rent for about $6,270 a month.
Rent vs own: 2621 E 8th Avenue
Rent vs own
Owning catches up by year 3
With 20% down ($390,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap
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 2621 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 3, with $139,017 of principal paid off by year 5 and $312,605 by year 10.
Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Renfrew VE, Vancouver
Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Vancouver, similar Single Family Residences average $1,939,500 across 11 active listings — this listing is 0.5% above the Vancouver average.
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Walkability & Transit Near 2621 E 8th Avenue
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bike Score - Very Bikeable
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