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3953 W 21st Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3154824

26 days on the market

$4,980,000

Est. Mortgage $22,031/mo

Listing updated: Aug 12, 2026 at 01:04pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 04:45am

5 Beds

5 Baths

3638 sqft

1369 $ /sqft

2021 built

26 days on the market

$4,980,000

Est. $22,031/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 12, 2026 at 01:04pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 04:45am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 3953 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 3953 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 3953 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 3953 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 3953 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 3953 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 3953 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 3953 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 3953 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 3953 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

BEAUTIFUL UNIQUE CONTEMPORARY HOME IN PRESTIGIOUS DUNBAR LOCATION, sit on a SOUTH FACING LEVEL LOT. VIEWS OF MOUNTAINS from 482 sq.ft. of entertaining sized ROOFTOP Deck. Almost 3,640 sq.ft luxurious home, open layout concept, quality is built into every detail, height ceiling, extensive use tile & hardwood floor. 5 bedrooms & den, 4.5 baths. Open gourmet kitchen with custom design cabinetry and appliances like MIELE. Wok kitchen, Radiant floor heating system, A/C, HRV, SAUNA, WET BAR, HOME THEATRE & security with ADVANCED HOME SMART SYSTEM. 3 Car garage, PARK LIKE GARDEN with secured back yard. Steps away to QUEEN ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY & LORD BYNG HIGH SCHOOL, CLOSE TO ST. GEORGE'S & CROFTON PRIVATE SCHOOL, UBC, Shopping, Restaurant. Very convenient location. MUST SEE !

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1336
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling	Air Conditioning
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	MOUNTAINS
Roof	Other
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$4,980,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	5
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3638
Year Built	2021
Age Of Building	5
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
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Triple, Rear Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	3
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size	5120
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	42
MLS^® #	R3154824
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Dunbar
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 1H7
Gross Taxes	$18,525.1
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3154824 / Active	08-11-2026	$4,980,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	17'9 x 17'9 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	15'9 x 15'9 ft
Main Level	Family Room	14'11 x 14'11 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15'5 x 15'5 ft
Main Level	Wok Kitchen	7'10 x 7'10 ft
Main Level	Den	10'3 x 10'3 ft
Main Level	Foyer	7'8 x 7'8 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'4 x 15'4 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	11'6 x 11'6 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	1'4 x 1'4 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Basement Level	Recreation Room	19'1 x 19'1 ft
Basement Level	Media Room	17'7 x 17'7 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	11'1 x 11'1 ft
Basement Level	Bar Room	7'9 x 7'9 ft
Basement Level	Wine Room	7'1 x 7'1 ft
Basement Level	Sauna	7'4 x 7'4 ft
Basement Level	Laundry	9'5 x 9'5 ft
Basement Level	Storage	5'6 x 5'6 ft
Basement Level	Utility	7'2 x 7'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Above Level	Yes	#5
Above Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	Yes	#3
Basement	No	#3
Main Level	No	#2

Listed by: RE/MAX Select Properties

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 0.5 km 8.1/10
Elementary
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School: Above Average 0.72 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
Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Crown St: 0.44 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 5.57 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

42 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 5.57 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

26 DOM

Very fast

Dunbar avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

3953 W 21st Avenue has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. 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 1H7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6S 1H7, 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 (~8.1 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 (13 nearby)

Touch of beauty · 633 m · Beauty Shop
Stylish cut · 640 m · Hairdresser
Pure integrative pharmacy · 669 m · Pharmacy

Restaurants (12 nearby)

Kuma · 583 m · Restaurant
La notte · 618 m · Restaurant
Dairy queen · 618 m · Fast Food

Groceries (3 nearby)

Bc liquor store · 565 m · Beverages
Stong's market · 808 m · Supermarket
Jak's beer wine spirits · 975 m · Beverages

Healthcare (3 nearby)

Pure integrative pharmacy · 669 m · Healthcare
Ynp dunbar pharmacy · 757 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 882 m · Healthcare

Cafes (1 nearby)

Tim hortons · 546 m · Cafe

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

Legeplads · 859 m · Playground

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop northbound alma st @ w 12 ave · 998 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

22 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.1 / 10	Distance 501 m
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.1 / 10	Distance 718 m
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 877 m
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 883 m
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 1.15 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 1.51 KM
Bayview Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.56 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.58 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
Southlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3953 W 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

3953 W 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 5.6 km

74 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
74 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
92 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
99 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
91 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
92 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
13 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
8 min

Calculate your commute

3953 W 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 5.6 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 74 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Crown St (0.44 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (47/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3953 W 21st Avenue

Car-Dependent 75

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 47

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 88

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 3953 W 21st Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 011-240-091).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$4,372,000

-4.8% YoY

+0.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$2,822,000

Buildings

$1,550,000

Year Built

2015

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$18,525

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$2,822,000	$1,550,000	$4,372,000	-4.8%
2025	$3,023,000	$1,571,000	$4,594,000	+2.2%
2024	$2,984,000	$1,510,000	$4,494,000	+4.1%
2023	$2,885,000	$1,433,000	$4,318,000	-1.1%
2022	$2,943,000	$1,425,000	$4,368,000	—

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Property Taxes $1,544

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($996,000), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $20,564/month — $19,020 principal & interest, $1,544 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 12, 2026

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At an estimated rental income of $10,881/month, this property runs a $10,015/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 63% down.

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