Home Vancouver, BC Renfrew VE 2638 Charles Street

2638 Charles St, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3087808

209 days on the market

$1,948,000

Est. Mortgage $8,618/mo

Listing updated: Sep 2, 2026 at 12:03pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 09:45pm

7 Beds

6 Baths

3202 sqft

608 $ /sqft

2007 built

11.4% price reduction

209 days on the market

$1,948,000

$2,199,000

Est. $8,618/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 2, 2026 at 12:03pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 09:45pm

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 2638 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 2638 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 2638 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 2638 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 2638 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 2638 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 2638 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 2638 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 2638 Charles Street, Vancouver, BC

Custom built "Tuscan Themed" house located on one of the most sought after tree-lined streets in Vancouver. 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom home has been meticulously updated & maintained by the owners. Over $100k has been recently invested in building upgrades. Efficiently designed, this home offers maximum versatility and investment potential. 2 mortgage helpers rent for $5500/month. Legal basement suite with a separate entrance & laundry. Sun drenched 33 x 127 lot with fully fenced south facing yard. Great for kids, pets and summer barbecues. Large double garage off back lane with new doors. Central location just minutes to shopping, transit and Commercial Drive. Amazing opportunity to live, rent and hold. Open house Sat. Sept 5, 3 - 5 pm.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Finished, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Forced Air
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	3
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
Roof	Concrete
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,948,000
Total Bedrooms	7
Total Bathrooms	6
Full Bathrooms	6
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3202
Year Built	2007
Age Of Building	19
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
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Rear Access, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Legal Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	4191
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	33
MLS^® #	R3087808
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Renfrew VE
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5K 3A5
Gross Taxes	$10,781
Zoning	RS-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3087808 / Active	02-09-2026	$1,948,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	6'11 x 6'11 ft
Main Level	Living Room	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Main Level	Den	9'7 x 9'7 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'7 x 9'7 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	13'1 x 13'1 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	12'9 x 12'9 ft
Above Level	Living Room	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Above Level	Dining Room	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Above Level	Kitchen	9'7 x 9'7 ft
Above Level	Office	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Basement Level	Foyer	9'5 x 9'5 ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Basement Level	Family Room	14'9 x 14'9 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	9'7 x 9'7 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	13'10 x 13'10 ft
Main Level	Living Room	13'10 x 13'10 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#5
Main Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	No	#4
Above Level	Yes	#4
Basement	Yes	#3

Listed by: Heller Murch 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 & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
Lord Nelson Elementary School: Average 0.61 km 6.9/10
Secondary
Templeton Secondary School: Average 0.93 km 6.7/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Our Lady of Sorrows School: Above Average 0.71 km 9.7/10
Secondary
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School: Above Average 0.57 km 7.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Nanaimo St @ Charles St: 0.4 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Renfrew Stn: 1.67 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 23.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 23.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 50%
Employment Rate: Above Average 68.2%

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

58 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,016,180

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Possible — near transit

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How RENFREW VE compares

This property

209 DOM

Listed

Renfrew VE avg

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Vancouver avg

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2638 Charles Street has a sell-speed score of 58/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 3.5% below comparable active properties in Renfrew VE, which is a strong competitive signal. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V5K 3A5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5K 3A5, 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 (~2.4 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 (42 nearby)

Boccoli hair salon · 385 m · Hairdresser
Velolifestyle · 386 m · Bicycle Shop
San marco jewellers · 387 m · Jeweller

Restaurants (29 nearby)

Panago · 379 m · Fast Food
Folietta · 417 m · Restaurant
Song huong · 529 m · Restaurant

Groceries (16 nearby)

Columbus meat market · 380 m · Butcher
Half baked cookie company · 428 m · Bakery
To live for · 433 m · Bakery

Cafes (11 nearby)

To live for · 433 m · Cafe
Sharetea · 591 m · Cafe
My frosty · 648 m · Cafe

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Pharmasave · 595 m · Healthcare
Hastings pharmacy · 875 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 895 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound renfrew st @ e hastings st · 997 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

40 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Chief Maquinna Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 552 m
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 574 m
Lord Nelson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 598 m
Lord Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.9 / 10	Distance 610 m
Our Lady of Sorrows School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 709 m
Our Lady Of Sorrows	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 745 m
Norval-Morrisseau	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 878 m
Templeton Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.7 / 10	Distance 930 m
Hastings Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.06 KM
St Francis of Assisi	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.12 KM
Queen Victoria Annex	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
West Coast Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 1.46 KM
Laura Secord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.48 KM
Tillicum Community Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.56 KM
Westside Montessori Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
St.Jude's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.93 KM
Sir John Franklin Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
Stratford Hall School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.21 KM
Stratford Hall	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Nootka Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
St.Joseph's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Vancouver Christian	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Vancouver Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Tyee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
Renfrew Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Gladstone Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.82 KM
Gladstone Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Lord Selkirk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM
Fawkes Academy DL	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM
Gilmore Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM
Windermere Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2638 Charles St, Vancouver, BC

2638 Charles St, Vancouver, BC Renfrew 1.7 km

35 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Renfrew → Waterfront
35 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Renfrew → Metrotown
35 min
SFU Burnaby via Renfrew → Production Way
36 min
Richmond Centre via Renfrew → Brighouse
60 min
YVR Airport via Renfrew → YVR-Airport
61 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

2638 Charles St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.7 km from Renfrew, with a 35 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Nanaimo St @ Charles St (0.4 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (53/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 2638 Charles Street

Car-Dependent 85

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 53

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 87

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 2638 Charles Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 011-550-708).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$2,212,000

-4.7% YoY

+1.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,662,000

Buildings

$550,000

Year Built

2007

Class

Residential

Zoning

R3-1

Property Tax

$10,781

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,662,000	$550,000	$2,212,000	-4.7%
2025	$1,769,000	$552,000	$2,321,000	+1.1%
2024	$1,754,000	$541,000	$2,295,000	+3.7%
2023	$1,687,000	$527,000	$2,214,000	+4.0%
2022	$1,570,000	$559,000	$2,129,000	—

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Financing 80% of the $1,948,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $8,338/month in total estimated carrying costs, $898 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $7,091/month in rental income, leaving a -$1,449/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 36% down.

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