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3870 W 37th Ave, Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3177478

3870 W 37th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6N 2W3

Vancouver Houses for Sale

1 day on the market

$3,100,000

Est. Mortgage $13,714/mo

Listing updated: Oct 21, 2026 at 11:43am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 21, 2026 at 11:45am

4 Beds

3 Baths

2847 sqft

1089 $ /sqft

1931 built

NEW

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I am pleased to present a unique investment opportunity located west of Dunbar. This spacious 6,855-square-foot lot holds excellent potential for future multiplex development. Conveniently situated near top private schools, Dunbar Street shops, the Dunbar Community Centre, and Pacific Spirit Regional Park, it also offers easy access to UBC. The well-maintained home is currently tenanted and features a large main-floor living room ideal for entertaining, three bedrooms upstairs, and one bedroom alongside a spacious family room in the basement. Do not miss this opportunity to hold or develop.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	972
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Forced Air
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$3,100,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2847
Year Built	1931
Age Of Building	95
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	2

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6855.75
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	49.5
MLS^® #	R3177478
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Dunbar
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6N 2W3
Gross Taxes	$14,914.2
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3177478 / Active	10-20-2026	$3,100,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	22'10 x 22'10 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	14'10 x 14'10 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'11 x 9'11 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Royal Pacific Realty Corp.

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 2.7 km 8.2/10
Elementary
Southlands Elementary School: Average 0.55 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 1.04 km 9.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Crofton House: Above Average 1.04 km 9.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Dunbar St @ W 37 Ave: 0.34 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 5.00 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

35 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,746,600

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 5.00 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

1 DOM

Very fast

Dunbar avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

3870 W 37th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 35/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 11.4% 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 2W3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6N 2W3, 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 (~6.4 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 (10 nearby)

Shell car wash · 576 m · Car Wash
Pressed4time · 585 m · Laundry
Blink beauty bar · 626 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (8 nearby)

Pink elephant cafe · 451 m · Restaurant
Papa john's · 504 m · Fast Food
Red tuna · 585 m · Restaurant

Groceries (4 nearby)

Bread culture · 412 m · Bakery
H-mart · 431 m · Supermarket
New district wine beer spirits · 515 m · Beverages

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Southland pharmacy · 643 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 894 m · Healthcare

Cafes (1 nearby)

Prado cafe · 957 m · Cafe

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

Legeplads · 931 m · Playground

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w 41 ave @ blenheim st · 950 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 548 m
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.17 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.48 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.36 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 2.67 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM
Magee Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3870 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC

3870 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC YVR-Airport 5.0 km

89 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via YVR-Airport → Waterfront
89 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Metrotown
107 min
SFU Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Production Way
114 min
Richmond Centre via YVR-Airport → Brighouse
76 min
YVR Airport
63 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
11 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
6 min

Calculate your commute

3870 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 5.0 km from YVR-Airport, with a 89 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Dunbar St @ W 37 Ave (0.34 km).

BC Assessment Value — 3870 W 37th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 010-918-591).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$3,409,100

-9.0% YoY

-1.7%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$3,364,000

Buildings

$45,100

Year Built

1931

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$14,914

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$3,364,000	$45,100	$3,409,100	-9.0%
2025	$3,693,000	$51,700	$3,744,700	+0.8%
2024	$3,662,000	$54,600	$3,716,600	+3.3%
2023	$3,543,000	$54,600	$3,597,600	-1.3%
2022	$3,589,000	$55,300	$3,644,300	—

Mortgage Calculator for 3870 W 37th Avenue

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $13,083/month in total housing costs on this $3,100,000 property — $11,840 mortgage payment, $1,243 property tax.

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Based on $6,774/month estimated rent and $13,309/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$6,536/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 65%.

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