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271 E 38th Ave, Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3053816

271 E 38th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5W 1H3

Vancouver Houses for Sale

385 days on the market

$1,900,000

Est. Mortgage $8,406/mo

Listing updated: Sep 29, 2026 at 06:43pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 21, 2026 at 03:45am

4 Beds

3 Baths

2233 sqft

851 $ /sqft

1978 built

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Priced for immediate sale is this one-owner custom residence situated on a quiet street, one block east of Main, on a 32’ x 125’ lot. This family home boasts the perfect floor plan with three bedrooms up, including a principal bedroom with ensuite, plus a further bedroom on the main floor. The spacious kitchen overlooks the northern sundeck boasting mountain views. This is the first time this house has been on the market in 47 years!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
View Description	Mountain view in the back
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,900,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2233
Year Built	1978
Age Of Building	48
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Single, Lane Access, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size	4000
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	32
MLS^® #	R3053816
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Main
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5W 1H3
Gross Taxes	$8,861.28
Zoning	RS-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3053816 / Active	10-01-2025	$1,900,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Above Level	Living Room	15'8 x 15'8 ft
Above Level	Dining Room	8'8 x 8'8 ft
Above Level	Kitchen	8'8 x 8'8 ft
Above Level	Eating Area	8'8 x 8'8 ft
Above Level	Patio	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	13'6 x 13'6 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Foyer	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Recreation Room	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Laundry	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Workshop	12'2 x 12'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Main Level	Yes	#2
Below	No	#4

Listed by: Macdonald 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
General Brock Elementary School: Above Average 0.55 km 7.5/10
Secondary
John Oliver Secondary School: Average 0.63 km 5.5/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St Andrew's: Above Average 1.08 km 7.9/10
Secondary
King David High School: Above Average 1.73 km 7.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave: 0.14 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Oakridge-41St Stn: 1.22 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 40.7%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 12.6%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 42.8%
Employment Rate: Average 62.4%

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

44 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,694,800

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.22 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 MAIN compares

This property

385 DOM

Listed

Main avg

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Vancouver avg

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271 E 38th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 44/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 10.8% above comparable active properties in Main. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V5W 1H3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5W 1H3, 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. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~3.1 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

Restaurants (23 nearby)

Domino's · 255 m · Fast Food
Subway · 379 m · Fast Food
Bon cafe · 441 m · Restaurant

Shopping (22 nearby)

Virgo nail spa · 486 m · Beauty Shop
Hello pharmacy · 490 m · Pharmacy
Distance runwear · 625 m · Sports Shop

Cafes (11 nearby)

C market coffee · 238 m · Cafe
Matchstick · 603 m · Cafe
Breka bakery & café · 811 m · Cafe

Groceries (4 nearby)

Stadium market · 467 m · Convenience
Sweet thea bakery · 659 m · Bakery
Nesters market · 932 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Hello pharmacy · 490 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 720 m · Healthcare
Mednow pharmacy · 910 m · Healthcare

Parks & Recreation (2 nearby)

Pacific indoor bowls club · 912 m · Pitch
Vancouver phoenix gymnastics · 944 m · Pitch

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop northbound fraser st @ e 43 ave · 909 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

44 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
General Brock Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.5 / 10	Distance 553 m
John Oliver Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.5 / 10	Distance 633 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 702 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
St Andrew's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
St. Andrew's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
Sir Richard McBride Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.23 KM
General Wolfe Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.28 KM
Kerrisdale Annex	Public	Grades Served K-2	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.31 KM
David Livingstone Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.57 KM
John Henderson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.7 / 10	Distance 1.58 KM
Secondaire Jules-Verne	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Rose-des-vents	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 1.68 KM
King David High School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.73 KM
Sir Richard McBride Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
Tecumseh Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.91 KM
Charles Dickens Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.96 KM
Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.1 / 10	Distance 2.04 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
Lord Selkirk Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	3.5 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
Tecumseh Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Charles Dickens Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.43 KM
Sir William Osler Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Walter Moberly Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Vancouver College	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Tyee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Lord Selkirk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
David Thompson Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
St.Joseph's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 271 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

271 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC Oakridge-41st 1.2 km

30 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Oakridge-41st → Waterfront
30 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Oakridge-41st → Metrotown
48 min
SFU Burnaby via Oakridge-41st → Production Way
55 min
Richmond Centre via Oakridge-41st → Brighouse
31 min
YVR Airport via Oakridge-41st → YVR-Airport
32 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

271 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.2 km from Oakridge-41st, with a 30 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave (0.14 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (59/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 271 E 38th Avenue

Car-Dependent 83

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 59

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 93

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 271 E 38th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 014-370-158).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,944,000

-4.6% YoY

+0.1%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,857,000

Buildings

$87,000

Year Built

1978

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$9,122

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,857,000	$87,000	$1,944,000	-4.6%
2025	$1,951,000	$87,400	$2,038,400	0.0%
2024	$1,951,000	$87,500	$2,038,500	+1.8%
2023	$1,912,000	$90,400	$2,002,400	+3.4%
2022	$1,843,000	$93,500	$1,936,500	—

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $7,995/month in total housing costs on this $1,900,000 property — $7,257 mortgage payment, $738 property tax.

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Based on $4,693/month estimated rent and $8,192/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$3,499/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 59%.

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