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3956 W 38th Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3118906

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Listing updated: Jun 26, 2026 at 02:00am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 7, 2026 at 02:45am

5 Beds

3 Baths

3434 sqft

1106 $ /sqft

1946 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Jun 26, 2026 at 02:00am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 7, 2026 at 02:45am

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Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
Point Grey Secondary School: Above Average 2.87 km 8.2/10
Elementary
Southlands Elementary School: Average 0.38 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 1.16 km 9.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Crofton House: Above Average 1.16 km 9.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Holland St: 0.28 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 4.92 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

36 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $3,398,830

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 4.92 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

52 DOM

Average

Dunbar avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

3956 W 38th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 36/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 10.5% 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 2Y6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6N 2Y6, 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 (~6.4 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 (8 nearby)

Shell car wash · 638 m · Car Wash
Pressed4time · 658 m · Laundry
Blink beauty bar · 711 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (4 nearby)

Pink elephant cafe · 545 m · Restaurant
Papa john's · 589 m · Fast Food
Red tuna · 660 m · Restaurant

Groceries (3 nearby)

Bread culture · 526 m · Bakery
H-mart · 535 m · Supermarket
New district wine beer spirits · 596 m · Beverages

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Southland pharmacy · 731 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop northbound dunbar st @ w 31 ave · 968 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

15 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 376 m
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 1.16 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3956 W 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

3956 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
10 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
17 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

3956 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 @ Holland St (0.28 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (62/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3956 W 38th Avenue

Car-Dependent 70

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 62

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 74

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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Property Taxes $1,758

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($759,600), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $16,264/month — $14,506 principal & interest, $1,758 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Jun 26, 2026

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At an estimated rental income of $8,298/month, this property runs a $8,242/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 66% down.

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

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