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3579 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3175147

3579 W 42nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6N 3H5

Vancouver Houses for Sale

1 day on the market

$1,938,000

Est. Mortgage $8,574/mo

Listing updated: Oct 14, 2026 at 02:35am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 14, 2026 at 06:45am

3 Beds

2 Baths

1391 sqft

1393 $ /sqft

1922 built

NEW

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Dunbar lot value! 33 x 131, R1-1, lane access, on a tree-lined West 42nd near St. George’s, Crofton House, UBC, and transit. Build new or explore multiplex options. Verify all details with the City.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Heating Type	Other
# of Kitchens	0
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Other
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,938,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1391
Year Built	1922
Age Of Building	104
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Carport Multiple
Total Parking Spaces	2

Lot & Land

Lot Size	4327.62
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	33
MLS^® #	R3175147
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Southlands
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6N 3H5
Gross Taxes	$9,427.54
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3175147 / Active	10-13-2026	$1,938,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

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
Point Grey Secondary School: Above Average 2.31 km 8.2/10
Elementary
Kerrisdale Elementary School: Above Average 0.74 km 8/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Crofton House: Above Average 0.52 km 9.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Crofton House: Above Average 0.52 km 9.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Dunbar Loop @ Bay 7: 0.07 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 4.48 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 6.8%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 38.8%
Employment Rate: Average 65.6%

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

51 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,222,886

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 4.48 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 SOUTHLANDS compares

This property

1 DOM

Very fast

Southlands avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

3579 W 42nd Avenue has a sell-speed score of 51/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 14.7% below comparable active properties in Southlands, 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 V6N 3H5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6N 3H5, 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. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~5.8 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 (11 nearby)

Pressed4time · 60 m · Laundry
Shell car wash · 66 m · Car Wash
Blink beauty bar · 74 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (4 nearby)

Red tuna · 62 m · Restaurant
Papa john's · 143 m · Fast Food
Crêpe & café · 165 m · Restaurant

Groceries (3 nearby)

New district wine beer spirits · 130 m · Beverages
H-mart · 226 m · Supermarket
Bread culture · 253 m · Bakery

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Southland pharmacy · 88 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w 41 ave @ mackenzie st · 985 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

17 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 518 m
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.0 / 10	Distance 736 m
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Southlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.06 KM
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Magee Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Dr. R. E. McKechnie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3579 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

3579 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC YVR-Airport 4.5 km

83 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via YVR-Airport → Waterfront
83 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Metrotown
101 min
SFU Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Production Way
108 min
Richmond Centre via YVR-Airport → Brighouse
70 min
YVR Airport
57 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

3579 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 4.5 km from YVR-Airport, with a 83 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Dunbar Loop @ Bay 7 (0.07 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (63/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3579 W 42nd Avenue

Car-Dependent 81

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 86

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 3579 W 42nd Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 002-544-946).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$2,054,300

-6.7% YoY

-1.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$2,029,000

Buildings

$25,300

Year Built

1922

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$9,428

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$2,029,000	$25,300	$2,054,300	-6.7%
2025	$2,172,000	$28,900	$2,200,900	+0.5%
2024	$2,152,000	$38,100	$2,190,100	+3.3%
2023	$2,080,000	$39,700	$2,119,700	-0.8%
2022	$2,098,000	$39,500	$2,137,500	—

Mortgage Calculator for 3579 W 42nd Avenue

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Financing 80% of the $1,938,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $8,188/month in total estimated carrying costs, $786 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $4,786/month in rental income, leaving a -$3,603/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 59% down.

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