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3847 W 23rd Ave, Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3159407

3847 W 23rd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6S 1K8

Vancouver Houses for Sale

48 days on the market

$2,290,000

Est. Mortgage $10,131/mo

Listing updated: Sep 11, 2026 at 09:27am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 14, 2026 at 07:30am

3 Beds

2 Baths

1835 sqft

1248 $ /sqft

1929 built

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Prime Dunbar Opportunity! Discover incredible value in one of Vancouver’s most coveted neighborhoods. This charming, well-maintained character home features 2 bright bedrooms on the main floor, plus a 3rd bedroom and versatile recreation space in the basement. Unbeatable location just 5 minutes to Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary, and 10 minutes to UBC. Enjoy flexible zoning options—live in comfortably, hold as a prime investment property, or plan your future build (SFD, duplex, or multiplex options). Complete peace of mind with the oil tank removed and certificate available. Steps to local shops, parks, and public transit. Owner occupied; private showings only through your realtor.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Finished, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Mixed, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,290,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1835
Year Built	1929
Age Of Building	97
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
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	3

Lot & Land

Lot Size	4026
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	33
MLS^® #	R3159407
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Dunbar
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 1K8
Gross Taxes	$10,828.1
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3159407 / Active	08-27-2026	$2,290,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	16'0 x 16'0 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	13'0 x 13'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'11 x 10'11 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'11 x 11'11 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'11 x 11'11 ft
Basement Level	Recreation Room	22'8 x 22'8 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	10'7 x 10'7 ft
Basement Level	Workshop	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Basement Level	Pantry	13'2 x 13'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Basement	No	#3

Listed by: 1NE Collective Realty Inc.

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 0.73 km 8.1/10
Elementary
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School: Above Average 1 km 8.1/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
St George's School: Above Average 0.88 km 10/10
Elementary, Secondary
St George's School: Above Average 0.88 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Dunbar St @ W 21 Ave: 0.33 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ King Edward Stn: 5.39 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: Unlikely
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

34 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,994,590

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 5.39 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How DUNBAR compares

This property

48 DOM

Very fast

Dunbar avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

3847 W 23rd Avenue has a sell-speed score of 34/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 12.9% above comparable active properties in Dunbar. 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 could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V6S 1K8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6S 1K8, 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 (~7.8 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 (14 nearby)

Ynp dunbar pharmacy · 466 m · Pharmacy
Rbc · 467 m · Bank
Td · 485 m · Bank

Restaurants (13 nearby)

Stong's replenish cafe · 479 m · Restaurant
Wild sushi · 535 m · Restaurant
Kuma · 539 m · Restaurant

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Ynp dunbar pharmacy · 466 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 596 m · Healthcare
Pure integrative pharmacy · 685 m · Healthcare

Groceries (3 nearby)

Stong's market · 522 m · Supermarket
Bc liquor store · 543 m · Beverages
Jak's beer wine spirits · 695 m · Beverages

Cafes (2 nearby)

Tim hortons · 520 m · Cafe
Prado cafe · 728 m · Cafe

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

Legeplads · 616 m · Playground

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w king edward ave @ balaclava st · 989 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

23 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 610 m
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.1 / 10	Distance 729 m
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 879 m
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.00 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Bayview Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
Southlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.69 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.84 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.91 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.09 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3847 W 23rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

3847 W 23rd Ave, Vancouver, BC King Edward 5.4 km

77 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via King Edward → Waterfront
77 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via King Edward → Metrotown
95 min
SFU Burnaby via King Edward → Production Way
102 min
Richmond Centre via King Edward → Brighouse
84 min
YVR Airport via King Edward → YVR-Airport
85 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

3847 W 23rd Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 5.4 km from King Edward, with a 77 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Dunbar St @ W 21 Ave (0.33 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (51/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3847 W 23rd Avenue

Car-Dependent 81

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 51

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 85

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 3847 W 23rd Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 011-591-579).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$2,444,200

-6.7% YoY

-0.9%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$2,416,000

Buildings

$28,200

Year Built

1929

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$10,828

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$2,416,000	$28,200	$2,444,200	-6.7%
2025	$2,588,000	$31,000	$2,619,000	+1.2%
2024	$2,555,000	$34,000	$2,589,000	+3.4%
2023	$2,470,000	$34,600	$2,504,600	-1.3%
2022	$2,500,000	$38,100	$2,538,100	—

Mortgage Calculator for 3847 W 23rd Avenue

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Property Taxes $902

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A 20% down payment of $458,000 on this $2,290,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $8,746/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $9,648/month, $902 property tax.

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With $5,439/month in estimated rental income against $9,854/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$4,415/month. A 61% down payment would reach break-even.

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Estateblock Rent Estimate for 3847 W 23rd Avenue, Vancouver

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