By car (off-peak)
Sold
1205 Seventh Avenue, New Westminster, BC
3
Beds
2
Baths
1729
sqft
1950
built
3281 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3171170
3281 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 1G2
20 days on the market
$1,349,900
Est. Mortgage $5,972/mo
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:
3
Beds
2
Baths
1892
sqft
713
$
/sqft
1951
built
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Property Details for 3281 E 2nd Avenue
Top-notch opportunity!! R1-1 zoning is in place for potential multi-plex, new house with laneway home or possible land assembly with adjoining properties – fantastic future! 40X125 lot with lane access & just 1 blk to transit for easy access to Skytrain, Downtown, the Amazing Brentwood hub plus an easy walk to Sunrise or Rupert Parks. The new Moscone Bldg is a ½ blk walk behind and is the intended new home for Vancouver’s beloved Poor Italian Ristorante & other shops & services. There will still be site-lines to Brentwood night lights & Cypress Bowl for your new home build. Existing home needs updating but roof is 4 yrs. old, oil tank was removed and basement has a 2 pce bath & 3rd bedrm - suiteable. Lots of new homes on this tree-lined street in super convenient location. Don't miss out!!
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full |
| Appliances Included | Refrigerator, Stove |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Oil |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Carpet |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| View Description | View coridors East & West |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Building Details
| Price | $1,349,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 1892 |
| 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, Lane Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Rental Suites | None |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 5000 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 40 |
| MLS® # | R3171170 |
| Area | Vancouver East |
| Neighbourhood | Renfrew VE |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V5M 1G2 |
| Gross Taxes | $8,300.7 |
| Zoning | R1-1 |
Property Timeline
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Above Level | Living Room | 15'10 x 15'10 ft |
| Above Level | Dining Room | 15'7 x 15'7 ft |
| Above Level | Kitchen | 13'3 x 13'3 ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 12'1 x 12'1 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 10'8 x 10'8 ft |
| Basement Level | Family Room | 14'3 x 14'3 ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 14'5 x 14'5 ft |
| Basement Level | Utility | 15'7 x 15'7 ft |
| Basement Level | Laundry | 7' x 7' 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 9.43 km
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 1.44 km
- Secondary
- Notre Dame Regional Secondary School
- Above Average 1.11 km
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Southbound Rupert St @ E 1st Ave
- 0.1 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Rupert Stn
- 0.79 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
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
20 DOM
Renfrew VE avg
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Vancouver avg
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3281 E 2nd 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 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
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
Fire
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
Annual avg PM2.5 5.3 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: North Vancouver Second Narrows, North Vancouver (~3.8 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.9 — Low Risk.
Heat
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
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
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 (16 nearby)
- Poor italian · 93 m · Restaurant
- Kuro sushi & bar · 669 m · Restaurant
- Romilano pizza · 709 m · Restaurant
Shopping (12 nearby)
- Rbc royal bank · 650 m · Bank
- Helen's flowers · 651 m · Florist
- Mini house hair salon · 654 m · Hairdresser
Cafes (6 nearby)
- Ding tea · 650 m · Cafe
- Ethical bean café · 670 m · Cafe
- My frosty · 692 m · Cafe
Groceries (5 nearby)
- Town pantry · 152 m · Convenience
- Choâs farm market · 695 m · Greengrocer
- 1st avenue liquor store · 719 m · Beverages
Transit (2 nearby)
- Skytrain @ rupert stn station · 787 m · Transit
- Bus stop southbound boundary rd @ henning dr · 993 m · Transit
Healthcare (1 nearby)
- Pharmasave · 800 m · Healthcare
Schools NearBy
43 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norval-Morrisseau |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance778 m
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Notre Dame Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.11 KM
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Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.14 KM
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Chief Maquinna Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.15 KM
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Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.29 KM
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St.Jude's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.44 KM
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Vancouver Technical Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.50 KM
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Kitchener Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.54 KM
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Vancouver Christian School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-6
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.59 KM
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Vancouver Christian |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.59 KM
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Our Lady of Sorrows School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.61 KM
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Our Lady Of Sorrows |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.67 KM
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Sir John Franklin Community School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.69 KM
|
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Nootka Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.71 KM
|
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Westside Montessori Academy |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.74 KM
|
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Lord Nelson Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.82 KM
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Lord Nelson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.83 KM
|
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Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.87 KM
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Renfrew Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.94 KM
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Hastings Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.94 KM
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West Coast Christian School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.96 KM
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Laura Secord Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.07 KM
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Templeton Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.16 KM
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Fawkes Academy DL |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.21 KM
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Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.24 KM
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Queen Victoria Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.29 KM
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Gilmore Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.34 KM
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Windermere Community Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.34 KM
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St Francis of Assisi |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.38 KM
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Tillicum Community Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-4
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.48 KM
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Rosser Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.60 KM
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Cascade Heights Elementary |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.69 KM
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Britannia Community Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.72 KM
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Britannia Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.72 KM
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Stratford Hall School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.78 KM
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Stratford Hall |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.81 KM
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Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.82 KM
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Fawkes Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.82 KM
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Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.83 KM
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Alpha Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.86 KM
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Gladstone Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.93 KM
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Gladstone Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.95 KM
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Graham Bruce Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.97 KM
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Pre-computed routes from 3281 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
3281 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
27 min
Downtown Vancouver
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Rupert → Waterfront27 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Rupert → Metrotown27 min
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SFU Burnaby via Rupert → Production Way22 min
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Richmond Centre via Rupert → Brighouse52 min
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YVR Airport via Rupert → YVR-Airport53 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview7 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy6 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way10 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd16 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island16 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 27 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Rupert St @ E 1st Ave (0.1 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (63/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 3281 E 2nd Avenue
Car-Dependent
76
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
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).
$1,743,700
-6.2% YoY
+1.3%/yr over 4 yr
2022
Value Trend
2026
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,719,000 | $24,700 | $1,743,700 |
-6.2%
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| 2025 | $1,830,000 | $29,400 | $1,859,400 |
+0.8%
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| 2024 | $1,814,000 | $31,100 | $1,845,100 |
+3.9%
|
| 2023 | $1,745,000 | $30,800 | $1,775,800 |
+7.2%
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| 2022 | $1,626,000 | $31,000 | $1,657,000 | — |
Mortgage Calculator for 3281 E 2nd Avenue
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Property Taxes
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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($269,980), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $5,848/month — $5,156 principal & interest, $692 property tax.
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At an estimated rental income of $3,847/month, this property runs a $2,173/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 54% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Renfrew VE, Vancouver
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