Home Vancouver, BC MacKenzie Heights 2979 W 31st Avenue

2979 W 31st Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3154303

58 days on the market

$5,680,000

Est. Mortgage $25,128/mo

Listing updated: Aug 30, 2026 at 03:24am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 7, 2026 at 03:45pm

Mackenzie Height

6 Beds

7 Baths

4619 sqft

1230 $ /sqft

2008 built

58 days on the market

$5,680,000

Est. $25,128/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 30, 2026 at 03:24am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 7, 2026 at 03:45pm

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Custom built home of over 4600sf, great location in most desirable neighborhood of MacKenzie Heights. Next to Balaclava Park, Best school catchment, short drive to St George's School, Crofton House School, Lord Kitchener Elementary & Prince of Wales Secondary. This gorgeous home has the best of everything. Grand entry with high ceiling, open plan layout, total 6 bedrooms plus office and 6.5 bathrooms, loads of granite and hardwood floors throughout. Large dream gourmet kitchen with high end kitchen cabinets & very nice appliances, radiant in floor heating system, A/C, HRV, steam bath, sauna, wet bar, home theater system, secured fenced backyard, triple car garage & beautiful garden. Definitely this home will not disappoint you. MUST SEE!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1617
Basement Features	Full
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed, Other, Carpet
Foundation	Block

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony, Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$4,990,000
Total Bedrooms	6
Total Bathrooms	7
Full Bathrooms	6
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	4619
Year Built	2008
Age Of Building	18
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Sauna/Steam Room
Building Name	Mackenzie Height
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Amenities Nearby	Sauna/Steam Room
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Triple, Rear Access, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	3
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6525
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	50
MLS^® #	R3154303
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	MacKenzie Heights
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6L 2A5
Gross Taxes	$23,607.5
Zoning	RS-5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3154303 / Active	08-10-2026	$4,990,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'11 x 11'11 ft
Main Level	Family Room	19'2 x 19'2 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	13'11 x 13'11 ft
Main Level	Wok Kitchen	14'6 x 14'6 ft
Main Level	Office	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'1 x 15'1 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	14'5 x 14'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'7 x 12'7 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Above Level	Laundry	7'2 x 7'2 ft
Basement Level	Recreation Room	19'1 x 19'1 ft
Basement Level	Media Room	12'7 x 12'7 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	11'7 x 11'7 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	11'2 x 11'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	Yes	#6
Above Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	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 Kitchener Elementary School: Above Average 0.94 km 8.2/10
Secondary
Prince of Wales Secondary School: Above Average 1.07 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
Crofton House: Above Average 1.18 km 9.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Crofton House: Above Average 1.18 km 9.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 30 Ave: 0.2 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ King Edward Stn: 4.17 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 54%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 8.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 41.8%
Employment Rate: Above Average 70.6%

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

26 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $4,174,800

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 4.17 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 MACKENZIE HEIGHTS compares

This property

58 DOM

Average

MacKenzie Heights avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

2979 W 31st Avenue has a sell-speed score of 26/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 26.5% above comparable active properties in MacKenzie Heights. 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 2A5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6L 2A5, 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. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~6.6 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 (6 nearby)

Moki's pizza · 753 m · Restaurant
Ridge garden · 772 m · Fast Food
The cheese inn · 957 m · Restaurant

Shopping (5 nearby)

London drugs · 920 m · Pharmacy
Bmo · 947 m · Bank
Scotiabank · 960 m · Bank

Groceries (4 nearby)

Butter baked goods · 288 m · Bakery
Jimmy's market · 718 m · Convenience
The patty shop · 766 m · Bakery

Healthcare (2 nearby)

London drugs · 920 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 986 m · Healthcare

Cafes (1 nearby)

Prado cafe · 944 m · Cafe

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound dunbar st @ w 33 ave · 983 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

31 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 813 m
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.2 / 10	Distance 938 m
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 985 m
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.07 KM
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 1.18 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.37 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.61 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Southlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
Shaughnessy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.12 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.12 KM
Little Flower Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Magee Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.32 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Bayview Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Vancouver College	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.88 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2979 W 31st Ave, Vancouver, BC

2979 W 31st Ave, Vancouver, BC King Edward 4.2 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
8 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
15 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
22 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
11 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
7 min

Calculate your commute

2979 W 31st Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 4.2 km from King Edward, with a 62 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 30 Ave (0.2 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (55/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 2979 W 31st Avenue

Car-Dependent 71

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 55

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 92

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 2979 W 31st Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 013-747-495).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$4,744,000

-6.1% YoY

-1.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$3,342,000

Buildings

$1,402,000

Year Built

2008

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$23,608

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$3,342,000	$1,402,000	$4,744,000	-6.1%
2025	$3,579,000	$1,472,000	$5,051,000	+1.6%
2024	$3,512,000	$1,459,000	$4,971,000	+3.6%
2023	$3,304,000	$1,492,000	$4,796,000	-2.7%
2022	$3,460,000	$1,470,000	$4,930,000	—

Mortgage Calculator for 2979 W 31st Avenue

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Property Taxes $1,967

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A 20% down payment of $1,136,000 on this $5,680,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $21,694/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $23,661/month, $1,967 property tax.

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With $11,871/month in estimated rental income against $24,016/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$12,145/month. A 65% down payment would reach break-even.

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