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2890 W 8th Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3158505

1 day on the market

$2,100,000

Est. Mortgage $9,290/mo

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 09:13pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 25, 2026 at 07:30am

4 Beds

4 Baths

2763 sqft

760 $ /sqft

1912 built

NEW 27.6% cheaper than comps

1 day on the market

$2,100,000

Est. $9,290/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 09:13pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 25, 2026 at 07:30am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 2890 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Living Room Photo of 2890 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 2890 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 2890 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 2890 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 2890 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 2890 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 2890 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 2890 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Rarely available - this 2770SF 4-plex offers a unique blend of architectural character, versatility & income potential. Four distinct residences create a thoughtful sense of privacy, each with its own outdoor space, while a portion are currently rented for immediate revenue. Extensively updated in 2022 with electrical, plumbing, new appliances & fresh interiors, offering a true turn-key ownership experience. An exceptional opportunity to invest, live with supplemental income, or create a multi-generational home in one of the most coveted neighborhoods. Tree-lined streets, cafes, shops, parks, beaches & transit just beyond your door. OPEN HOUSE SUN (2-4)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
# of Kitchens	4
Flooring	Wall/Wall/Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	North Shore Mountains
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,100,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2763
Year Built	1912
Age Of Building	114
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	3
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	Open, Lane Access, Rear Access
Total Parking Spaces	0

Lot & Land

Lot Size	2837.05
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	24.67
MLS^® #	R3158505
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Kitsilano
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6K 2B9
Gross Taxes	$7,057.49
Zoning	RT7 - RESI

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3158505 / Active	08-24-2026	$2,100,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Above Level	Living Room	19'6 x 19'6 ft
Above Level	Kitchen	9'3 x 9'3 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	11'7 x 11'7 ft
Above Level	Dining Room	16'1 x 16'1 ft
Main Level	Foyer	7'6 x 7'6 ft
Main Level	Living Room	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	13'9 x 13'9 ft
Main Level	Patio	18'2 x 18'2 ft
Below	Living Room	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Below	Dining Room	9'4 x 9'4 ft
Below	Kitchen	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Below	Bedroom	9'8 x 9'8 ft
Below	Bedroom	10'4 x 10'4 ft
Below	Living Room	10'7 x 10'7 ft
Below	Dining Room	7'0 x 7'0 ft
Below	Utility	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Below	Kitchen	13'4 x 13'4 ft
Below	Patio	20'5 x 20'5 ft
Below	Storage	9'10 x 9'10 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Above Level	No	#5
Above Level	No	#4
Below	No	#3
Below	No	#4

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

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 Gordon Elementary School: Above Average 0.18 km 7/10
Secondary
Kitsilano Secondary School: Above Average 0.51 km 7.2/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL): Above Average 0.32 km 8.8/10
Elementary,Secondary
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL): Above Average 0.32 km 8.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound W Broadway @ Bayswater St: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 3.64 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 58.7%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 6.6%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 50.6%
Employment Rate: Below Average 49.5%

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

65 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

A+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,679,600

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 3.64 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 KITSILANO compares

This property

1 DOM

Very fast

Kitsilano avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

2890 W 8th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 65/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 27.6% below comparable active properties in Kitsilano, 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 likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V6K 2B9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6K 2B9, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~8.8 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 (67 nearby)

Image west hair salon · 56 m · Hairdresser
Kaboodles · 56 m · Toy Shop
Gulf & fraser · 76 m · Bank

Restaurants (65 nearby)

Great wall mongolian bbq · 55 m · Restaurant
The corner hotpot · 55 m · Restaurant
Panago · 57 m · Fast Food

Groceries (28 nearby)

Purebread · 56 m · Bakery
Solly's bagelry · 62 m · Bakery
Cobs · 87 m · Bakery

Cafes (22 nearby)

Koko monk · 58 m · Cafe
Kung fu tea · 79 m · Cafe
Jj bean · 84 m · Cafe

Healthcare (3 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 190 m · Healthcare
Pure intergrative pharmacy · 314 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 982 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w 16 ave @ blenheim st · 961 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

28 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.0 / 10	Distance 176 m
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 315 m
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 404 m
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.2 / 10	Distance 511 m
Bayview Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 894 m
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 922 m
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 972 m
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.06 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.22 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.53 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.73 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.12 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
Shaughnessy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
Little Flower Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2890 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

2890 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 3.6 km

51 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
51 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
69 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
76 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
68 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
69 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

2890 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 3.6 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 51 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound W Broadway @ Bayswater St (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (70/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 2890 W 8th Avenue

Car-Dependent 98

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 70

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 99

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 2890 W 8th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 002-553-546).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,900,000

-6.5% YoY

-0.4%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,861,000

Buildings

$39,000

Year Built

1912

Class

Residential

Zoning

RT-7

Property Tax

$7,057

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,861,000	$39,000	$1,900,000	-6.5%
2025	$1,983,000	$49,000	$2,032,000	-2.8%
2024	$2,019,000	$71,100	$2,090,100	+2.4%
2023	$1,963,000	$77,900	$2,040,900	+5.7%
2022	$1,832,000	$98,100	$1,930,100	—

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Financing 80% of the $2,100,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $8,609/month in total estimated carrying costs, $588 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $8,408/month in rental income, leaving a -$391/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 24% down.

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