$2,199,000
By car (off-peak)
Sold
3795 Fleming Street, Vancouver, BC
6
Beds
4
Baths
2397
sqft
2013
built
2638 Charles St, Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3087808
2638 Charles Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 3A5
253 days on the market
$1,898,000
Est. Mortgage $8,397/mo
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:
7
Beds
6
Baths
3202
sqft
593
$
/sqft
2007
built
13.7% price reduction
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Property Details for 2638 Charles Street
13.7% price reduction
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.
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 | $1,898,000 |
|---|---|
| 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
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
- Secondary
- Templeton Secondary School
- Average 0.93 km
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
- Secondary
- Notre Dame Regional Secondary School
- Above Average 0.57 km
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
60 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
B+
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $2,011,880
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Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk
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
253 DOM
Renfrew VE avg
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Vancouver avg
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2638 Charles Street has a sell-speed score of 60/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 6% 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
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
Fire
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
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~2.4 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
Heat
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
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
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 ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance552 m
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Notre Dame Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance574 m
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Lord Nelson Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance598 m
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Lord Nelson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
Distance610 m
|
|
Our Lady of Sorrows School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance709 m
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Our Lady Of Sorrows |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance745 m
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Norval-Morrisseau |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance878 m
|
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Templeton Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
Distance930 m
|
|
Hastings Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.06 KM
|
|
St Francis of Assisi |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.11 KM
|
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Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.12 KM
|
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Queen Victoria Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.29 KM
|
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West Coast Christian School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.42 KM
|
|
Vancouver Technical Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.43 KM
|
|
Britannia Community Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.46 KM
|
|
Laura Secord Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.47 KM
|
|
Britannia Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.48 KM
|
|
Tillicum Community Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-4
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.52 KM
|
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Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.56 KM
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Westside Montessori Academy |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.84 KM
|
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St.Jude's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.93 KM
|
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Sir John Franklin Community School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.08 KM
|
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Stratford Hall School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.18 KM
|
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Admiral Seymour Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.21 KM
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Stratford Hall |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.22 KM
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Nootka Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.23 KM
|
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Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.34 KM
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St.Joseph's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.42 KM
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Vancouver Christian |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.60 KM
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Vancouver Christian School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-6
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.60 KM
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Kitchener Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.64 KM
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Tyee Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.74 KM
|
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Renfrew Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.77 KM
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Gladstone Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.82 KM
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Gladstone Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.84 KM
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Lord Selkirk Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.89 KM
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Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.96 KM
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Fawkes Academy DL |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.98 KM
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Gilmore Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.99 KM
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Windermere Community Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.99 KM
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Pre-computed routes from 2638 Charles St, Vancouver, BC
2638 Charles St, Vancouver, BC
35 min
Downtown Vancouver
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Renfrew → Waterfront35 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Renfrew → Metrotown35 min
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SFU Burnaby via Renfrew → Production Way36 min
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Richmond Centre via Renfrew → Brighouse60 min
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YVR Airport via Renfrew → YVR-Airport61 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview6 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy8 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way12 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd16 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island15 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
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).
$2,212,000
-4.7% YoY
+1.0%/yr over 4 yr
2022
Value Trend
2026
| 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 | — |
Mortgage Calculator for 2638 Charles Street
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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes
$898
Maintenance fee
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Financing 80% of the $1,898,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $8,147/month in total estimated carrying costs, $898 property tax.
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This listing generates an estimated $5,827/month in rental income, leaving a -$2,517/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 48% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Renfrew VE, Vancouver
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$1,898,000
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Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Vancouver, similar Single Family Residences average $2,019,000 across 2 active listings — this listing is 6% below the Vancouver average. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (13.7% price reduction) based on its competitive pricing and market demand.
Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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
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