Home Vancouver, BC Renfrew Heights 3186 E 28th Avenue

3186 E 28th Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3143048

56 days on the market

$1,399,000

Est. Mortgage $6,189/mo

Listing updated: Aug 21, 2026 at 10:27am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 31, 2026 at 08:10am

5 Beds

2 Baths

1742 sqft

803 $ /sqft

1918 built

56 days on the market

$1,399,000

Est. $6,189/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 21, 2026 at 10:27am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 31, 2026 at 08:10am

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Exterior Front Photo of 3186 E 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Prime Renfrew location! Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street in a family-friendly neighbourhood, this flat 33' x 105' lot with rear lane access offers outstanding future potential. Hold, invest, or build your dream home with a laneway house! The existing home features 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including an updated 2-bedroom suite with potential rental income of $1,600/month. Recent updates include renovated bathrooms, laminate flooring, and newer windows. Walk to Renfrew Ravine, Carleton and Cariboo Parks, excellent schools including Sir Wilfred Grenfell Elementary and Windermere Secondary, plus French Immersion options. Just a 10-minute walk to 29th Avenue SkyTrain Station for an easy commute. A fantastic opportunity in one of East Vancouver's most desirable neighbourhoods!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type	Forced Air
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Laminate
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,399,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1742
Year Built	1918
Age Of Building	108
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Legal Suite,Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	3478
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	33
MLS^® #	R3143048
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Renfrew Heights
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5R 1S7
Gross Taxes	0
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3143048 / Active	07-06-2026	$1,399,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	14'0 x 14'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	15'0 x 15'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Below	Kitchen	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Below	Living Room	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Below	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Below	Bedroom	9'0 x 9'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Below	No	#3

Listed by: RE/MAX Crest 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
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community School: Average 0.3 km 6/10
Secondary
Windermere Community Secondary School: Average 0.26 km 6.3/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Vancouver Christian: Above Average 1.23 km 9.1/10
Secondary
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby: Above Average 1.37 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Rupert St @ Price St: 0.22 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ 29Th Av Stn: 0.70 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 19.4%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 23.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 44.2%
Employment Rate: Above Average 70.4%

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

No data

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.70 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 RENFREW HEIGHTS compares

This property

56 DOM

Listed

Renfrew Heights avg

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Vancouver avg

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3186 E 28th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V5R 1S7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5R 1S7, 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 B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~3.4 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 (23 nearby)

Kopitiam malaysia · 566 m · Restaurant
Isushi japanese restaurant · 570 m · Restaurant
Pizza pizza · 589 m · Fast Food

Shopping (16 nearby)

Top beauty salon · 203 m · Beauty Shop
Youniform market · 519 m · Clothes
Lovely salon · 521 m · Hairdresser

Groceries (10 nearby)

Chong lee market · 637 m · Supermarket
Chula vista grocery · 688 m · Convenience
Panaderia latina bakery · 794 m · Bakery

Cafes (5 nearby)

Etea cafe · 650 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 810 m · Cafe
Coco fresh tea & juice · 841 m · Cafe

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ 29th av stn station · 699 m · Transit
Skytrain @ joyce stn station · 836 m · Transit
Bus stop southbound renfrew st @ e 20 ave · 931 m · Transit

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Wellness pharmacy · 902 m · Healthcare

Schools NearBy

44 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Windermere Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.3 / 10	Distance 260 m
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 297 m
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 303 m
Renfrew Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 727 m
Graham Bruce Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 853 m
Nootka Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Collingwood Neighbourhood School	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.04 KM
John Norquay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Cascade Heights Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.14 KM
Vancouver Christian	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
Vancouver Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
St.Jude's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.37 KM
Westside Montessori Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
École Inman Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.69 KM
G. T. Cunningham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
Gladstone Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
Gladstone Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.96 KM
Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.01 KM
Killarney Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Waverley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Lord Selkirk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Moscrop Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
Norval-Morrisseau	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.40 KM
Laura Secord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Corpus Christi School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Lord Selkirk Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	3.5 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Stratford Hall	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Tecumseh Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Stratford Hall School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
Chief Maquinna Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
St.Joseph's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM
Tecumseh Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.81 KM
Champlain Heights Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Tyee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
Captain James Cook Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM
Anne-Hebert	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM
Sir Richard McBride Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3186 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

3186 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC 29th Ave 0.7 km

24 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via 29th Ave → Waterfront
24 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via 29th Ave → Metrotown
16 min
SFU Burnaby via 29th Ave → Production Way
31 min
Richmond Centre via 29th Ave → Brighouse
49 min
YVR Airport via 29th Ave → YVR-Airport
50 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
8 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
4 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
10 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
13 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
14 min

Calculate your commute

3186 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from 29th Ave, with a 24 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Rupert St @ Price St (0.22 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (82/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3186 E 28th Avenue

Car-Dependent 76

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 82

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 70

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 3186 E 28th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 013-916-050).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,512,800

-5.0% YoY

+1.7%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,491,000

Buildings

$21,800

Year Built

1918

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$7,663

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,491,000	$21,800	$1,512,800	-5.0%
2025	$1,569,000	$23,100	$1,592,100	-1.4%
2024	$1,593,000	$22,100	$1,615,100	+7.7%
2023	$1,478,000	$21,800	$1,499,800	+6.2%
2022	$1,390,000	$22,100	$1,412,100	—

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This listing generates an estimated $5,127/month in rental income, leaving a -$394/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 26% down.

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