Home Vancouver, BC Renfrew VE 3281 E 2nd Avenue

3281 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3102224

167 days on the market

$1,499,000

Est. Mortgage $6,632/mo

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 09:01am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:30pm

3 Beds

2 Baths

1895 sqft

791 $ /sqft

1951 built

14.3% price reduction

167 days on the market

$1,499,000

$1,750,000

Est. $6,632/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 09:01am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:30pm

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 3281 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Family Room Photo of 3281 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 3281 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 3281 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 3281 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 3281 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 3281 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Convenient location just minutes to Freeway, PNE/Hastings Park, schools, shops & 1 blk to transit for easy access to Skytrain, Downtown Vancouver, the Amazing Brentwood plus Sunrise & Rupert Parks. R1-1 zoning for potential multiplex or possible future Assembly site with adjoining properties. Buyer should check with City to explore these amazing opportunities. 40 X 125 lot with gentle north slope, LANE ACCESS and view lines to Capitol Hill, Grouse, Cypress Bowl & Brentwood night lights. Original family home being offered for sale for the first time. Solid but needs updating – Roof is 4 yrs old - great rental or renovate for self. 2 bedrooms & full bath up plus large bdrm & 2 piece bath (room for shower) in basement. Oil tank removed - Lots of newer homes on quiet, cherry tree lined street.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full
Appliances Included	Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Oil
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

View Description	Mountain View
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,499,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1895
Year Built	1951
Age Of Building	75
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Split Entry
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size	5000
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	40
MLS^® #	R3102224
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Renfrew VE
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5M 1G2
Gross Taxes	$8,162.12
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3102224 / Active	03-23-2026	$1,499,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	15'4 x 15'4 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	15'10 x 15'10 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'7 x 10'7 ft
Basement Level	Family Room	14' x 14' ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	13'5 x 13'5 ft
Basement Level	Utility	17' x 17' ft
Basement Level	Laundry	9' x 9' ft
Basement Level	Other	15' x 15' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Basement	No	#2

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.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
Vancouver Technical Secondary School: Above Average 9.47 km 7.1/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St.Jude's School: Above Average 1.48 km 9.8/10
Secondary
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School: Above Average 1.12 km 7.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Rupert St @ E 1st Ave: 0.05 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Rupert Stn: 0.81 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 18.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 29.8%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 44.1%
Employment Rate: Above Average 69.6%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise: Possible
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

Possible — near transit

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 VE compares

This property

167 DOM

Listed

Renfrew VE avg

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Vancouver avg

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3281 E 2nd Avenue has a sell-speed score of 56/100, 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 V5M 1G2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5M 1G2, 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 5.3 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: North Vancouver Second Narrows, North Vancouver (~3.8 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.9 — 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 (13 nearby)

Poor italian · 48 m · Restaurant
Kuro sushi & bar · 710 m · Restaurant
350°f korean fried chicken · 741 m · Restaurant

Shopping (12 nearby)

Rbc royal bank · 694 m · Bank
Mini house hair salon · 696 m · Hairdresser
Helen's flowers · 698 m · Florist

Cafes (6 nearby)

Ethical bean café · 621 m · Cafe
Ding tea · 698 m · Cafe
My frosty · 737 m · Cafe

Groceries (5 nearby)

Town pantry · 99 m · Convenience
Choâs farm market · 741 m · Greengrocer
1st avenue liquor store · 763 m · Beverages

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ rupert stn station · 805 m · Transit
Bus stop southbound renfrew st @ e 8th ave · 994 m · Transit

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Pharmasave · 846 m · Healthcare

Schools NearBy

44 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Norval-Morrisseau	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 830 m
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.12 KM
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.18 KM
Chief Maquinna Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 1.19 KM
Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.28 KM
St.Jude's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.48 KM
Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.49 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
Vancouver Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Vancouver Christian	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Our Lady of Sorrows School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Sir John Franklin Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Our Lady Of Sorrows	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 1.68 KM
Nootka Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Westside Montessori Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.79 KM
Lord Nelson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
Lord Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
Hastings Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.95 KM
West Coast Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.96 KM
Renfrew Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 1.96 KM
Laura Secord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.12 KM
Fawkes Academy DL	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Templeton Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Gilmore Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Queen Victoria Annex	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
Windermere Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
St Francis of Assisi	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Tillicum Community Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
Rosser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Cascade Heights Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
Fawkes Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.77 KM
Alpha Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Stratford Hall School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
Stratford Hall	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM
Graham Bruce Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM
Gladstone Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM
Brentwood Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM
Gladstone Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 3.00 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3281 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

3281 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC Rupert 0.8 km

28 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Rupert → Waterfront
28 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Rupert → Metrotown
28 min
SFU Burnaby via Rupert → Production Way
23 min
Richmond Centre via Rupert → Brighouse
53 min
YVR Airport via Rupert → YVR-Airport
54 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

3281 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.8 km from Rupert, with a 28 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Rupert St @ E 1st Ave (0.05 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (63/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3281 E 2nd Avenue

Car-Dependent 75

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 63

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 57

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

BC Assessment Value — 3281 E 2nd Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 010-256-636).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,743,700

-6.2% YoY

+1.3%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,719,000

Buildings

$24,700

Year Built

1951

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$8,301

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,719,000	$24,700	$1,743,700	-6.2%
2025	$1,830,000	$29,400	$1,859,400	+0.8%
2024	$1,814,000	$31,100	$1,845,100	+3.9%
2023	$1,745,000	$30,800	$1,775,800	+7.2%
2022	$1,626,000	$31,000	$1,657,000	—

Mortgage Calculator for 3281 E 2nd Avenue

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Property Taxes $680

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A 20% down payment of $299,800 on this $1,499,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $5,725/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $6,405/month, $680 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 16, 2026

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With $4,272/month in estimated rental income against $6,596/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$2,324/month. A 53% down payment would reach break-even.

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