Home Vancouver, BC Arbutus 2968 W 20th Avenue

2968 W 20th Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3075386

248 days on the market

$2,258,000

Est. Mortgage $9,989/mo

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 08:59am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 03:40am

4 Beds

2 Baths

2278 sqft

991 $ /sqft

1919 built

11.7% price reduction

248 days on the market

$2,258,000

$2,558,000

Est. $9,989/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 08:59am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 03:40am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 2968 W 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 2968 W 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 2968 W 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 2968 W 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 2968 W 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 2968 W 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 2968 W 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 2968 W 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 2968 W 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 2968 W 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

After years of thoughtful renovations and upgrades, this charming 4-bedroom character home in prime Arbutus is a true gem. Enjoy stunning views of Grouse and Cypress Mountains. Conveniently located within walking distance to public transit and top schools, including Trafalgar Elementary, Carnarvon Elementary, Prince of Wales Secondary, and Lord Byng Secondary. The basement offers excellent potential to be converted into a suite. Contact the listing agent for more details. Open House 2 - 4 PM on Jun 20th and Jun 21st, 2026.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	937
Basement Features	Full, Finished, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Oven, Range Top
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	MOUNTAINS
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,258,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2278
Year Built	1919
Age Of Building	107
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
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	No Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size	4026
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	33
MLS^® #	R3075386
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Arbutus
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6L 1H5
Gross Taxes	$11,045.2
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3075386 / Active	01-01-2026	$2,258,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	10'11 x 10'11 ft
Main Level	Living Room	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15'11 x 15'11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'7 x 11'7 ft
Main Level	Porch (enclosed)	6'6 x 6'6 ft
Main Level	Patio	23'6 x 23'6 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'6 x 11'6 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	23'2 x 23'2 ft
Basement Level	Utility	5'3 x 5'3 ft
Basement Level	Laundry	8'9 x 8'9 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	15'0 x 15'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Basement	No	#4

Listed by: Sutton Group-West Coast 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
Carnarvon Community Elementary: Above Average 0.29 km 7.7/10
Secondary
Prince of Wales Secondary School: Above Average 1.44 km 8.4/10

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 0.91 km 8.8/10
Elementary,Secondary
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL): Above Average 0.91 km 8.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Macdonald St @ W 21 Ave: 0.31 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ King Edward Stn: 4.15 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 47.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 10.2%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 44.5%
Employment Rate: Above Average 69.5%

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

37 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,835,754

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 4.15 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 ARBUTUS compares

This property

248 DOM

Slower than area

Arbutus avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Faster market

2968 W 20th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 37/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 18.7% above comparable active properties in Arbutus. 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 could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V6L 1H5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6L 1H5, 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 (~7.7 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 (8 nearby)

Subway · 462 m · Fast Food
Zest japanese cuisine · 489 m · Restaurant
Ridge garden · 490 m · Fast Food

Groceries (4 nearby)

The patty shop · 496 m · Bakery
Jimmy's market · 541 m · Convenience
Choices market · 589 m · Supermarket

Shopping (1 nearby)

Act 2 · 637 m · Clothes

Cafes (1 nearby)

Starbucks · 470 m · Cafe

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w 16 ave @ dunbar st · 997 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

35 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.7 / 10	Distance 288 m
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 754 m
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 823 m
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 914 m
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.18 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.44 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.51 KM
Bayview Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.53 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.09 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.12 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Shaughnessy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.14 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Little Flower Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.45 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Southlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2968 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

2968 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC King Edward 4.1 km

62 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via King Edward → Waterfront
62 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via King Edward → Metrotown
80 min
SFU Burnaby via King Edward → Production Way
87 min
Richmond Centre via King Edward → Brighouse
69 min
YVR Airport via King Edward → YVR-Airport
70 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

2968 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 4.1 km from King Edward, with a 62 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Macdonald St @ W 21 Ave (0.31 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (52/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 2968 W 20th Avenue

Car-Dependent 74

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 52

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 — 2968 W 20th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 004-569-474).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$2,376,000

-12.3% YoY

-2.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$2,265,000

Buildings

$111,000

Year Built

1919

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$10,666

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$2,265,000	$111,000	$2,376,000	-12.3%
2025	$2,595,000	$113,000	$2,708,000	+4.5%
2024	$2,468,000	$124,000	$2,592,000	+2.2%
2023	$2,400,000	$135,000	$2,535,000	-1.8%
2022	$2,440,000	$141,000	$2,581,000	—

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Financing 80% of the $2,258,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $9,544/month in total estimated carrying costs, $920 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $5,363/month in rental income, leaving a -$4,384/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 61% down.

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