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3848 W 38th Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3160200

2 days on the market

$3,999,000

Est. Mortgage $17,692/mo

Listing updated: Sep 1, 2026 at 06:19pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 2, 2026 at 12:45am

7 Beds

6 Baths

4284 sqft

933 $ /sqft

1984 built

NEW

2 days on the market

$3,999,000

Est. $17,692/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 1, 2026 at 06:19pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 2, 2026 at 12:45am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 3848 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 3848 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 3848 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 3848 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 3848 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 3848 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 3848 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 3848 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 3848 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 3848 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Beautifully updated and carefully maintained home in prestigious West Dunbar. Situated on an exceptional 50 x 166 ft south-facing lot of approximately 8,192 sq. ft., this property offers over 4,280 sq. ft. of spacious living space on a peaceful, ree-lined street. The lower-level suite features its own kitchen and private entrance, providing excellent rental income potential Conveniently located within walking distance to St. George's School and Crofton House School, and minutes from UBC, golf courses, Southlands Elementary, Point Grey Secondary, Dunbar Community Centre, shops, banks and restaurants. Move in and enjoy, hold as an investment, or rent out for strong income potential. A rare opportunity in one of Vancouver's most desirable neighbourhoods!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1800
Basement Features	Full
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type	Forced Air
# of Kitchens	2
Foundation	None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$3,999,000
Total Bedrooms	7
Total Bathrooms	6
Full Bathrooms	5
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	4284
Year Built	1984
Age Of Building	42
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	2

Lot & Land

Lot Size	8192.5
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	49.4
MLS^® #	R3160200
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Dunbar
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6N 2Y4
Gross Taxes	$17,296
Zoning	RS5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3160200 / Active	08-31-2026	$3,999,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	25'7 x 25'7 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	17'6 x 17'6 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'8 x 12'8 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	11'6 x 11'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	18' x 18' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	15'5 x 15'5 ft
Main Level	Den	13'7 x 13'7 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	17'2 x 17'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'7 x 11'7 ft
Basement Level	Utility	13'5 x 13'5 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	11' x 11' ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	12' x 12' ft
Basement Level	Living Room	13' x 13' ft
Basement Level	Laundry	6'4 x 6'4 ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	6' x 6' ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	10' x 10' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Basement	No	#3
Basement	No	#2
Basement	No	#3
Above Level	No	#4

Listed by: Laboutique Realty & Laboutique 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
Point Grey Secondary School: Above Average 2.65 km 8.2/10
Elementary
Southlands Elementary School: Average 0.59 km 6.3/10

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 0.95 km 9.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Crofton House: Above Average 0.95 km 9.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Olympic St: 0.28 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 4.88 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 56%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 8%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 40.4%
Employment Rate: Above Average 68.8%

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: $3,479,130

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 4.88 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

2 DOM

Very fast

Dunbar avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

3848 W 38th 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 13% 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 V6N 2Y4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6N 2Y4, 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 (~6.3 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 (9 nearby)

Shell car wash · 462 m · Car Wash
Pressed4time · 475 m · Laundry
Blink beauty bar · 520 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (5 nearby)

Pink elephant cafe · 346 m · Restaurant
Papa john's · 397 m · Fast Food
Red tuna · 475 m · Restaurant

Groceries (3 nearby)

Bread culture · 317 m · Bakery
H-mart · 330 m · Supermarket
New district wine beer spirits · 406 m · Beverages

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Southland pharmacy · 538 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 983 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound dunbar st @ w 29 ave · 1000 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

16 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Southlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.3 / 10	Distance 594 m
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 954 m
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.50 KM
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.57 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Magee Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3848 W 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

3848 W 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC YVR-Airport 4.9 km

88 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via YVR-Airport → Waterfront
88 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Metrotown
106 min
SFU Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Production Way
113 min
Richmond Centre via YVR-Airport → Brighouse
75 min
YVR Airport
62 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
24 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
10 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
6 min

Calculate your commute

3848 W 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 4.9 km from YVR-Airport, with a 88 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound W 41 Ave @ Olympic St (0.28 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (63/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3848 W 38th Avenue

Car-Dependent 78

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 90

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 3848 W 38th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 010-877-347).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$3,803,000

-8.9% YoY

-1.8%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$3,534,000

Buildings

$269,000

Year Built

1984

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$17,296

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$3,534,000	$269,000	$3,803,000	-8.9%
2025	$3,880,000	$294,000	$4,174,000	+0.7%
2024	$3,847,000	$296,000	$4,143,000	+2.7%
2023	$3,722,000	$311,000	$4,033,000	-1.5%
2022	$3,774,000	$320,000	$4,094,000	—

Mortgage Calculator for 3848 W 38th Avenue

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Property Taxes $1,441

Maintenance fee 0

A 20% down payment of $799,800 on this $3,999,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $15,273/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $16,714/month, $1,441 property tax.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Listing data last synced: Sep 1, 2026

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With $9,877/month in estimated rental income against $17,005/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$7,128/month. A 58% down payment would reach break-even.

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