Home Vancouver, BC Renfrew Heights 3838 Penticton Street

3838 Penticton St, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3149600

45 days on the market

$2,399,000

Est. Mortgage $10,613/mo

Listing updated: Jul 23, 2026 at 05:21pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 04:30am

6 Beds

4 Baths

3289 sqft

729 $ /sqft

1993 built

18.2% cheaper than comps

45 days on the market

$2,399,000

Est. $10,613/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 23, 2026 at 05:21pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 04:30am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 3838 Penticton Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 3838 Penticton Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 3838 Penticton Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 3838 Penticton Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 3838 Penticton Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 3838 Penticton Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 3838 Penticton Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 3838 Penticton Street, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 3838 Penticton Street, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 3838 Penticton Street, Vancouver, BC

PRIME 43.03' x 120' Corner Lot in Renfrew Heights! Located at E 22nd & Penticton, this well-maintained home is a rare, versatile gem. Featuring 3 beds up, 1 on the main, plus a 2-bed suite with a separate entrance—perfect for mortgage help or extended family. R1-1 Zoning offers massive potential: move in, hold, or build your dream home/multiplex (up to 5 units, 0.7 FSR). Enjoy unbeatable convenience just 6 mins to Nanaimo SkyTrain, 3 mins to Lord Beaconsfield Elementary, 10 mins to Renfrew Community Centre, and 12 mins to Gladstone Secondary. This is an amazing home in a family orientated neighbourhood, truly one of East Van’s most desirable pockets. By Appointment Only—please contact your Realtor® today to book!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	801
Basement Features	Finished
Heating Type	Radiant
# of Kitchens	2
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
Roof	Concrete
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,399,000
Total Bedrooms	6
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3289
Year Built	1993
Age Of Building	33
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, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	4

Lot & Land

Lot Size	5163.6
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	43.03
MLS^® #	R3149600
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Renfrew Heights
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5R 6A1
Gross Taxes	$9,896.02
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3149600 / Active	07-23-2026	$2,399,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	11'10 x 11'10 ft
Main Level	Living Room	15' x 15' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	15' x 15' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15'5 x 15'5 ft
Main Level	Nook	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Main Level	Family Room	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	16'1 x 16'1 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	8'5 x 8'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'8 x 12'8 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Below	Bedroom	9'5 x 9'5 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'7 x 12'7 ft
Below	Kitchen	17'8 x 17'8 ft
Below	Living Room	12'7 x 12'7 ft
Below	Patio	8'7 x 8'7 ft
Main Level	Patio	33'10 x 33'10 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Above Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	No	#4
Below	No	#4

Listed by: Rennie & Associates 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
Gladstone Secondary School: Average 0.72 km 6/10
Elementary
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School: Above Average 0.18 km 7/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Westside Montessori Academy: Above Average 0.69 km 9.1/10
Secondary
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary: 1.22 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound E 22 Ave @ Slocan St: 0.12 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Nanaimo Stn: 0.38 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 26.5%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 22.9%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 43%
Employment Rate: Above Average 68.6%

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

67 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,835,618

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.38 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

45 DOM

Listed

Renfrew Heights avg

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Vancouver avg

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3838 Penticton Street has a sell-speed score of 67/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 18.2% below comparable active properties in Renfrew Heights, which is a strong competitive signal. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V5R 6A1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5R 6A1, 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 (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~2.2 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 (5 nearby)

Express news convenience · 353 m · Kiosk
A flower touch · 718 m · Florist
Cut & sharp salon · 732 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (3 nearby)

Ragazzi pizza co. · 743 m · Restaurant
Concession stand · 780 m · Fast Food
Subway · 989 m · Fast Food

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ nanaimo stn station · 385 m · Transit
Skytrain @ 29th av stn station · 775 m · Transit
Bus stop southbound renfrew st @ grandview hwy · 995 m · Transit

Groceries (2 nearby)

Banana grove market & deli · 206 m · Convenience
Chula vista grocery · 726 m · Convenience

Schools NearBy

44 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.0 / 10	Distance 181 m
Westside Montessori Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 685 m
Gladstone Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 724 m
Gladstone Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 730 m
Nootka Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 814 m
John Norquay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 904 m
St.Jude's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 966 m
Windermere Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
Lord Selkirk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.22 KM
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.22 KM
Renfrew Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
Laura Secord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
Stratford Hall	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
Stratford Hall School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.49 KM
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.51 KM
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.51 KM
St.Joseph's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
G. T. Cunningham Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.58 KM
Lord Selkirk Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	3.5 / 10	Distance 1.62 KM
Tyee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Vancouver Christian	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
Vancouver Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
Norval-Morrisseau	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.82 KM
Chief Maquinna Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 1.96 KM
Sir Richard McBride Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.05 KM
Graham Bruce Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
Collingwood Neighbourhood School	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.12 KM
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.12 KM
Tecumseh Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.16 KM
Queen Victoria Annex	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
Charles Dickens Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.24 KM
Cascade Heights Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Charles Dickens Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
Tecumseh Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Lord Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Waverley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Lord Nelson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Sir Richard McBride Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.59 KM
Corpus Christi School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Killarney Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
École Inman Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3838 Penticton St, Vancouver, BC

3838 Penticton St, Vancouver, BC Nanaimo 0.4 km

20 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Nanaimo → Waterfront
20 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Nanaimo → Metrotown
14 min
SFU Burnaby via Nanaimo → Production Way
27 min
Richmond Centre via Nanaimo → Brighouse
45 min
YVR Airport via Nanaimo → YVR-Airport
46 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

3838 Penticton St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.4 km from Nanaimo, with a 20 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound E 22 Ave @ Slocan St (0.12 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (87/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3838 Penticton Street

Car-Dependent 68

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 87

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 88

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 3838 Penticton Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 010-982-159).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$2,324,000

-2.2% YoY

+1.5%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,786,000

Buildings

$538,000

Year Built

1993

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$10,384

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,786,000	$538,000	$2,324,000	-2.2%
2025	$1,838,000	$538,000	$2,376,000	-1.0%
2024	$1,867,000	$532,000	$2,399,000	+5.1%
2023	$1,760,000	$522,000	$2,282,000	+4.3%
2022	$1,655,000	$533,000	$2,188,000	—

Mortgage Calculator for 3838 Penticton Street

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Property Taxes $825

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A 20% down payment of $479,800 on this $2,399,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $9,163/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $9,988/month, $825 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 23, 2026

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With $6,837/month in estimated rental income against $10,203/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$3,366/month. A 50% down payment would reach break-even.

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