2849 Highbury St, Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3161643
2849 Highbury Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6R 3T7
Property Details for 2849 Highbury Street
VIEWS! Unique Point Grey gem perched high on Highbury Street. This 50x110 R1-1 lot with character home offers rare breathtaking panoramic city, mountain & ocean views. First time on the market in 50 years. Incredible views on every level, including from the 2-bed garden suite. Original oak hardwood & fir floors, wood-burning fireplace, and timeless character throughout. Enjoy the home as is or seize an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home in this rare West Point Grey location. Proximity to Jericho Beach, Spanish Banks, Pacific Spirit Park, Lord Byng, Queen Mary, WPGA & UBC. One of a kind offering that must be seen to be truly appreciated.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Partially Finished |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Range Top |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Hot Water, Natural Gas |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 2 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Carpet |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Garden, Balcony |
|---|---|
| View Description | Ocean, Mountain, City |
| Roof | Other |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Building Details
| Price | $3,588,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Bathrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 3386 |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Age Of Building | 101 |
| 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 |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Detached, Garage Single, Open, Lane Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Rental Suites | Unauthorized Suite |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 5500 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 50 |
| MLS® # | R3161643 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Point Grey |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6R 3T7 |
| Gross Taxes | $22,123.1 |
| Zoning | R1-1 |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3161643 / Active | 09-04-2026 | $3,588,000 |
| to view full Property History (2 earlier records) | ||
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 20'10 x 20'10 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 15'5 x 15'5 ft |
| Main Level | Family Room | 14'3 x 14'3 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 11'7 x 11'7 ft |
| Main Level | Eating Area | 10'6 x 10'6 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 6'1 x 6'1 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 12'3 x 12'3 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 19'7 x 19'7 ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 20'3 x 20'3 ft |
| Above Level | Storage | 11'9 x 11'9 ft |
| Below | Living Room | 19'11 x 19'11 ft |
| Below | Kitchen | 9'3 x 9'3 ft |
| Below | Eating Area | 9'8 x 9'8 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 14'6 x 14'6 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 11'11 x 11'11 ft |
| Below | Laundry | 15'1 x 15'1 ft |
| Below | Utility | 7'11 x 7'11 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Above Level | No | #3 |
| Below | No | #3 |
Listed by: RE/MAX Select 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
- Secondary
- Lord Byng Secondary School
- Above Average 0.41 km 8.1/10
- Elementary
- Queen Elizabeth Elementary School
- Above Average 1.02 km 8.1/10
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
Private Schools
- Elementary
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
- Above Average 0.67 km 8.6/10
- Elementary, Secondary
- West Point Grey Academy
- Above Average 1.06 km 10/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Southbound Alma St @ W 12 Ave
- 0.16 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn
- 5.01 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Average
- Violent Crime Rate
- Below Average
- Property Crime Rate
- Above Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Above Average 54.1%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Below Average 6.7%
- Owner Occupied
- Below Average 43.5%
- Employment Rate
- Above Average 66.8%
Noise/ Power Lines
- Road/Hwy Noise
- Unlikely
- 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
2849 Highbury Street has a sell-speed score of 57/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 15.6% below comparable active properties in Point Grey, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 9.2% and an area average of 67 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 542 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.
Climate Risk for V6R 3T7
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6R 3T7, 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 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~8.7 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.
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Shopping (32 nearby)
- The salon · 268 m · Hairdresser
- West point cycles · 282 m · Bicycle Shop
- Topaz facial studio · 289 m · Beauty Shop
Restaurants (32 nearby)
- Sushi inn japanese cuisine · 246 m · Restaurant
- Rajio japanese public house · 283 m · Restaurant
- Brown's social house · 344 m · Restaurant
Groceries (17 nearby)
- 7-eleven · 343 m · Convenience
- Mayhew sherwood produce and flowers · 412 m · Greengrocer
- Good neighbour mart · 420 m · Convenience
Cafes (7 nearby)
- Tim hortons · 598 m · Cafe
- Storm city coffee · 691 m · Cafe
- Breka bakery & café · 815 m · Cafe
Healthcare (3 nearby)
- Pure integrative pharmacy · 466 m · Healthcare
- Jericho pharmacy & health food store · 794 m · Healthcare
- Pure integrative pharmacy · 926 m · Healthcare
Transit (1 nearby)
- Bus stop eastbound w 4th ave @ collingwood st · 955 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
21 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lord Byng Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
8.1 / 10 |
Distance409 m
|
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.6 / 10 |
Distance667 m
|
Bayview Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance728 m
|
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
8.1 / 10 |
Distance1.02 KM
|
Pacific Spirit School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-6
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.05 KM
|
West Point Grey Academy |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.7 / 10 |
Distance1.06 KM
|
Carnarvon Community Elementary |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.7 / 10 |
Distance1.17 KM
|
Lord Kitchener Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.2 / 10 |
Distance1.29 KM
|
General Gordon Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.0 / 10 |
Distance1.41 KM
|
Queen Mary Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.9 / 10 |
Distance1.44 KM
|
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL) |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.7 / 10 |
Distance1.47 KM
|
St George's School |
Independent |
Grades Served1-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.4 / 10 |
Distance1.72 KM
|
Vancouver Technical Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance1.73 KM
|
Kitsilano Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.74 KM
|
Trafalgar Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.15 KM
|
Fraser Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served2-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance2.26 KM
|
St. John's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.8 / 10 |
Distance2.37 KM
|
St. Augustine's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.9 / 10 |
Distance2.57 KM
|
Southlands Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.67 KM
|
Lord Tennyson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.82 KM
|
Prince of Wales Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.4 / 10 |
Distance2.83 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 2849 Highbury St, Vancouver, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront67 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown85 min
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SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way92 min
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Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse84 min
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YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport85 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview7 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy17 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way24 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd13 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island9 min
Calculate your commute
2849 Highbury St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 5.0 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 67 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Alma St @ W 12 Ave (0.16 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (70/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 2849 Highbury Street
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bikeable 66
Bike Score - Bikeable
BC Assessment Value — 2849 Highbury Street
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,235,000 | $164,000 | $4,399,000 |
-7.0%
|
| 2025 | $4,612,000 | $116,000 | $4,728,000 |
+2.7%
|
| 2024 | $4,475,000 | $130,000 | $4,605,000 |
+3.4%
|
| 2023 | $4,312,000 | $142,000 | $4,454,000 |
-0.8%
|
| 2022 | $4,343,000 | $147,000 | $4,490,000 | — |
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Point Grey, Vancouver
Based on 3 comparable active Single Family Residences in Point Grey, the average asking price is $4,250,000. This listing is priced 15.6% below the neighbourhood average. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (15.6% cheaper than comparables) based on its competitive pricing and market demand.
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Walkability & Transit Near 2849 Highbury Street
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bikeable 66
Bike Score - Bikeable
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