A rare offering in Arbutus Ridge. Set on a sun drenched 6,000+ sq.ft. lot zoned R1-1, this property presents a truly versatile opportunity: renovate and reimagine the existing residence, or realize a multiplex vision on one of the neighbourhood's most desirable blocks. The home offers two bedrooms on the main level, while the lower level features an additional bedroom with its own kitchen, providing generous space to grow or welcome extended family. Nestled on a quiet tree lined street, you are steps to Carnarvon Park and moments to the Arbutus Greenway, West 16th, Dunbar village shops, cafes and top ranked schools, with easy access to Kitsilano beaches, UBC and Downtown. An exceptional canvas for builders, investors and discerning end users alike.
Open houses
10 Oct, 2026 (12:00 PM to 01:30 PM)
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 963 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| # of Kitchens | 2 |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $2,700,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 1954 |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Age Of Building | 74 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Architecture Style | Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt. |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Single, Rear Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Lot Size | 6052 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 49.65 |
| MLS® # | R3172390 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Arbutus |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6L 1H7 |
| Gross Taxes | $12,383.5 |
| Zoning | R1-1 |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3172390 / Active | 10-05-2026 | $2,700,000 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 16'10 x 16'10 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 11'0 x 11'0 ft |
| Main Level | Eating Area | 8'7 x 8'7 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 10'11 x 10'11 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 13'1 x 13'1 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 13'1 x 13'1 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 5'8 x 5'8 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Basement | No | #3 |
Listed by: RE/MAX 2000 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.
Public Schools
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
Private Schools
Closest Transit
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3039 W 20th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. 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.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6L 1H7, 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 (~7.8 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.
34 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carnarvon Community Elementary |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
7.7 / 10 |
Distance212 m
|
Lord Kitchener Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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8.2 / 10 |
Distance751 m
|
Trafalgar Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance874 m
|
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL) |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.7 / 10 |
Distance918 m
|
Kitsilano Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.06 KM
|
Vancouver Technical Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance1.20 KM
|
General Gordon Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.0 / 10 |
Distance1.30 KM
|
Lord Byng Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.1 / 10 |
Distance1.41 KM
|
Bayview Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance1.44 KM
|
Fraser Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served2-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance1.48 KM
|
Prince of Wales Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
8.4 / 10 |
Distance1.56 KM
|
St. John's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.8 / 10 |
Distance1.58 KM
|
St. Augustine's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.9 / 10 |
Distance1.87 KM
|
Lord Tennyson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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7.3 / 10 |
Distance1.94 KM
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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8.6 / 10 |
Distance1.95 KM
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Queen Elizabeth Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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8.1 / 10 |
Distance2.00 KM
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St George's School |
Independent |
Grades Served1-12
|
Catchment Info—
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9.4 / 10 |
Distance2.03 KM
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Kerrisdale Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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8.0 / 10 |
Distance2.13 KM
|
Century High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
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5.7 / 10 |
Distance2.25 KM
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Shaughnessy Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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8.1 / 10 |
Distance2.27 KM
|
Crofton House |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
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9.5 / 10 |
Distance2.29 KM
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Pacific Spirit School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-6
|
Catchment Info—
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N/A |
Distance2.33 KM
|
West Point Grey Academy |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.7 / 10 |
Distance2.34 KM
|
Little Flower Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.38 KM
|
Point Grey Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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8.2 / 10 |
Distance2.44 KM
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York House School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
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9.3 / 10 |
Distance2.44 KM
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Point Grey Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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8.2 / 10 |
Distance2.45 KM
|
Quilchena Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.49 KM
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Southlands Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
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6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.56 KM
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Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
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6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.57 KM
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Henry Hudson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
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6.2 / 10 |
Distance2.64 KM
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Queen Mary Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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7.9 / 10 |
Distance2.72 KM
|
VISST |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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9.9 / 10 |
Distance2.74 KM
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St. Lawrence School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.2 / 10 |
Distance2.97 KM
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Calculate your commute
3039 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 4.3 km from King Edward, with a 63 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Carnarvon St (0.33 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (52/100).
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,920,000 | $27,900 | $2,947,900 |
-12.7%
|
| 2025 | $3,346,000 | $32,600 | $3,378,600 |
+5.0%
|
| 2024 | $3,182,000 | $34,400 | $3,216,400 |
+2.8%
|
| 2023 | $3,094,000 | $34,100 | $3,128,100 |
-2.4%
|
| 2022 | $3,171,000 | $34,100 | $3,205,100 | — |
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