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Prime investment & Builder opportunity in Renfrew Heights! North facing, oversized 40'x 105.05'CORNER LOT(4,202sq.ft) featuring a wider frontage than standard Vancouver lots. Located in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood, offers incredible versatility - HOLD,INVEST,OR BUILD your dream home with a laneway house to maximize rental yield or multi-generational living. Steps from Slocan Park, Renfrew park & community Center and 29th Avenue Skytrain Station for quick transit access. Excellent school catchments: Sir Wilfred Grenfell Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Minutes to Kingsway shopping, dining and easy commute to Downtown and Burnaby. Don't miss out this exceptional holding property!

Building 20 fields Inside & out 13 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,699,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2600
Year Built	1973
Age Of Building	53
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Unit Style	Corner unit
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Gated, Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Side Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	None

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Forced Air
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
View Description	northern mountain
Roof	Metal
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	4202
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	40
MLS^® #	R3180136
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Renfrew Heights
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5R 1S7
Gross Taxes	$5,834
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3180136 / Active	11-05-2026	$1,699,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Abv Main 2	Kitchen	15'8 x 15'8 ft
Abv Main 2	Living Room	15'11 x 15'11 ft
Abv Main 2	Primary Bedroom	13'0 x 13'0 ft
Abv Main 2	Bedroom	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Abv Main 2	Bedroom	15'5 x 15'5 ft
Abv Main 2	Patio	20'4 x 20'4 ft
Main Level	Family Room	15'2 x 15'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'10 x 11'10 ft
Main Level	Utility	15'5 x 15'5 ft
Main Level	Storage	20' x 20' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'8 x 11'8 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Above Level	No	#4
Above Level	Yes	#2

Listed by: Nu Stream Realty Inc.

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, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 0.72 km · Windermere Community Secondary School 6.3/10 · 0.27 km · crime average · sell-speed score 53/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (23 nearby)

Kopitiam malaysia · 562 m · Restaurant
Isushi japanese restaurant · 567 m · Restaurant
Pizza pizza · 584 m · Fast Food

Shopping (16 nearby)

Top beauty salon · 184 m · Beauty Shop
Youniform market · 517 m · Clothes
Lovely salon · 537 m · Hairdresser

Groceries (10 nearby)

Chong lee market · 633 m · Supermarket
Chula vista grocery · 702 m · Convenience
Panaderia latina bakery · 779 m · Bakery

Cafes (5 nearby)

Etea cafe · 648 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 797 m · Cafe
Coco fresh tea & juice · 827 m · Cafe

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ 29th av stn station · 718 m · Transit
Skytrain @ joyce stn station · 824 m · Transit
Bus stop joyce station @ bay 2 · 936 m · Transit

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Wellness pharmacy · 890 m · Healthcare

Public Schools

Elementary
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community School: Average 0.28 km 6/10
Secondary
Windermere Community Secondary School: Average 0.27 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 1.22 km 9.1/10
Secondary
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby: Above Average 1.36 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Rupert St @ Price St: 0.2 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ 29Th Av Stn: 0.72 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

53 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,797,667

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.72 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

1 DOM

Listed

3196 E 28th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 53/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 5.5% below comparable active properties in Renfrew Heights, which is a strong competitive signal. 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. 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.

Schools NearBy

43 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 269 m
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 282 m
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 288 m
Renfrew Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 722 m
Graham Bruce Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 833 m
Collingwood Neighbourhood School	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.03 KM
Nootka Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.03 KM
John Norquay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
Cascade Heights Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.12 KM
Vancouver Christian	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.22 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 1.34 KM
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Westside Montessori Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
École Inman Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.70 KM
G. T. Cunningham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
Gladstone Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
Gladstone Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
Killarney Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Moscrop Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
Waverley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
Lord Selkirk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
Norval-Morrisseau	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.41 KM
Laura Secord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Chaffey-Burke Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Corpus Christi School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Lord Selkirk Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	3.5 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Tecumseh Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Stratford Hall	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Stratford Hall School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
Chief Maquinna Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
St.Joseph's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Champlain Heights Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Tecumseh Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.82 KM
Tyee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.85 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 2.98 KM
Anne-Hebert	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3196 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

3196 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC 29th Ave 0.7 km

25 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via 29th Ave → Waterfront
25 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via 29th Ave → Metrotown
17 min
SFU Burnaby via 29th Ave → Production Way
32 min
Richmond Centre via 29th Ave → Brighouse
50 min
YVR Airport via 29th Ave → YVR-Airport
51 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
14 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
14 min

Calculate your commute

3196 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from 29th Ave, with a 25 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Rupert St @ Price St (0.2 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (82/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3196 E 28th Avenue

Very Walkable 77

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Excellent Transit 82

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Bikeable 67

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

BC Assessment Value — 3196 E 28th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 013-916-173).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,735,000

-4.8% YoY

+1.6%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,659,000

Buildings

$76,000

Year Built

1973

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$8,343

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,659,000	$76,000	$1,735,000	-4.8%
2025	$1,746,000	$76,400	$1,822,400	-1.4%
2024	$1,772,000	$76,600	$1,848,600	+7.2%
2023	$1,644,000	$79,900	$1,723,900	+5.8%
2022	$1,542,000	$87,200	$1,629,200	—

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $7,333/month · rent estimate $4,417/month · owning catches up with renting by year 21 · cash flow if rented −$3,313/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 3196 E 28th Avenue

$7,333 /month

Principal & Interest $6,847

Property Taxes $486

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 3196 E 28th Avenue, Vancouver is $7,333: $6,847 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $486 property tax.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$3,313 /month

Mortgage Payment $6,847

Monthly Cash Flow −$3,313

Break Even Down Payment 59%

Cap Rate -2.3%

Cash on Cash -11.7%

If 3196 E 28th Avenue, Vancouver were rented at $4,417 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $3,313 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 59% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 3196 E 28th Avenue, Vancouver

$4,417 / month

Rent $4,417

Own $7,333

Principal: $2,202/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $5,131/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,843/mo (year 1) → ~$4,287/mo (year 20) → ~$6,394/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$5,131/mo About $714/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 3196 E 28th Avenue, Vancouver would rent for about $4,417 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 3196 E 28th Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 21

With 20% down ($339,800) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $121,123

Principal paid off by year 10 $272,367

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 3196 E 28th Avenue, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 21, with $121,123 of principal paid off by year 5 and $272,367 by year 10.