Home Vancouver, BC Dunbar 3579 W 18th Avenue

3579 W 18th Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3125698

114 days on the market

$2,099,000

Est. Mortgage $9,286/mo

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 09:05am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 05:25am

5 Beds

4 Baths

2388 sqft

879 $ /sqft

1925 built

114 days on the market

$2,099,000

Est. $9,286/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 09:05am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 05:25am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 3579 W 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 3579 W 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 3579 W 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 3579 W 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 3579 W 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 3579 W 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 3579 W 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 3579 W 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 3579 W 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 3579 W 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Nestled just steps from Dunbar Village, this charming and well-maintained character home offers an unbeatable combination of location, lifestyle, and long-term potential. The property boasts stunning panoramic views of the North Shore mountains and Pacific Ocean, creating a rare opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. The main residence has two levels and features three spacious bedrooms with an abundance of natural light. The lower level includes two mortgage-helper suites, offering excellent rental income potential. Ideally positioned in one of Vancouver’s most sought-after West Side neighbourhood,you’re just minutes to UBC, surrounded by top-ranked schools including Lord Byng Secondary and Lord Kitchener Elementary, and within walking distance to shops, cafes, transit, and park

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	939
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Forced Air
# of Kitchens	3
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	No Outdoor Area
View Description	OCEAN, MOUNTAIN
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,099,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2388
Year Built	1925
Age Of Building	101
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	None, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	3
Rental Suites	Legal Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	3738.9
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	33
MLS^® #	R3125698
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Dunbar
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 1A9
Gross Taxes	$8,479.53
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3125698 / Active	05-15-2026	$2,099,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	18'10 x 18'10 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	13'10 x 13'10 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	5'10 x 5'10 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10' x 10' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'11 x 11'11 ft
Above Level	Laundry	4'4 x 4'4 ft
Below	Bedroom	10'4 x 10'4 ft
Below	Kitchen	20'5 x 20'5 ft
Below	Kitchen	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'9 x 12'9 ft
Below	Eating Area	6' x 6' ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: LeHomes Realty Premier

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
Lord Byng Secondary School: Above Average 0.61 km 8.1/10
Elementary
Lord Kitchener Elementary School: Above Average 0.72 km 8.2/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School: Above Average 1.2 km 8.6/10
Elementary,Secondary
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL): Above Average 1.32 km 8.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Dunbar St @ W 18 Ave: 0.06 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 4.90 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 52.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 10.2%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 47.2%
Employment Rate: Above Average 70.1%

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

49 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,331,989

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 4.90 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 DUNBAR compares

This property

114 DOM

Slower than area

Dunbar avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Faster market

3579 W 18th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 49/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 11.1% below comparable active properties in Dunbar, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6S 1A9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6S 1A9, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~8.2 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

Shopping (26 nearby)

Pure integrative pharmacy · 118 m · Pharmacy
Touch of beauty · 125 m · Beauty Shop
Stylish cut · 132 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (24 nearby)

Dairy queen · 58 m · Fast Food
Chicko chicken · 68 m · Fast Food
Kuma · 91 m · Restaurant

Groceries (12 nearby)

Bc liquor store · 100 m · Beverages
The local farm market · 473 m · Greengrocer
7-eleven · 797 m · Convenience

Cafes (3 nearby)

Tim hortons · 119 m · Cafe
Storm city coffee · 905 m · Cafe
Pure delight cafe · 982 m · Cafe

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Pure integrative pharmacy · 118 m · Healthcare
Ynp dunbar pharmacy · 846 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound dunbar st @ w 27 ave · 993 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

25 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.1 / 10	Distance 612 m
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.2 / 10	Distance 723 m
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 760 m
Bayview Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 1.20 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.22 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.46 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 1.49 KM
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.56 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.62 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.62 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Southlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3579 W 18th Ave, Vancouver, BC

3579 W 18th Ave, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 4.9 km

66 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
66 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
84 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
91 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
83 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
84 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

3579 W 18th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 4.9 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 66 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Dunbar St @ W 18 Ave (0.06 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (53/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3579 W 18th Avenue

Car-Dependent 91

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 53

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 83

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 3579 W 18th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 011-549-874).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$2,360,700

-6.8% YoY

-0.8%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$2,326,000

Buildings

$34,700

Year Built

1925

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$8,533

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$2,326,000	$34,700	$2,360,700	-6.8%
2025	$2,492,000	$39,700	$2,531,700	+1.5%
2024	$2,460,000	$33,800	$2,493,800	+3.4%
2023	$2,378,000	$33,800	$2,411,800	-1.2%
2022	$2,409,000	$32,400	$2,441,400	—

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Financing 80% of the $2,099,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $8,724/month in total estimated carrying costs, $707 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 16, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $7,265/month in rental income, leaving a -$1,647/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 37% down.

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