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3979 W 33rd Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3130961

97 days on the market

$3,450,000

Est. Mortgage $15,263/mo

Listing updated: Aug 28, 2026 at 07:24pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 12:45am

7 Beds

4 Baths

4084 sqft

845 $ /sqft

1987 built

6.3% price reduction

97 days on the market

$3,450,000

$3,680,000

Est. $15,263/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 28, 2026 at 07:24pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 12:45am

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Exterior Front Photo of 3979 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 3979 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 3979 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 3979 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 3979 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 3979 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 3979 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 3979 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 3979 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 3979 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Open house Sun Aug 30 2-4PM. This immaculately maintained family home features 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and over 3,900 sqft of living space on a stunning 6,484 sqft (49.5 x 131) property. Traditional floor plan with separate living/dining areas, an updated kitchen complete with s/s appliances and an eating area. Upstairs offers 4 generously sized bedrooms, including a master with walk-in closet and large ensuite. The yard offers beautifully manicured gardens and ample room to entertain. 2 bedroom in-law suite with separate entrance below. The property features a 2 car detached garage with lane access and a brand new boiler system. Only minutes away from top schools, Dunbar's shopping district, parks and trails. Showings by Appointment.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Hot Water
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony, Private Yard
Roof	Other
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$3,450,000
Total Bedrooms	7
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	4084
Year Built	1987
Age Of Building	39
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6484
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	49.5
MLS^® #	R3130961
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Dunbar
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6N 2H7
Gross Taxes	$18,529.8
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3130961 / Active	06-01-2026	$3,450,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level	Family Room	11'11 x 11'11 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'11 x 11'11 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'7 x 15'7 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	8'0 x 8'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'1 x 11'1 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'11 x 11'11 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Below	Bedroom	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Below	Recreation Room	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Below	Kitchen	6'9 x 6'9 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	Yes	#4
Main Level	No	#4
Below	No	#4

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
Lord Byng Secondary School: Above Average 1.76 km 8.1/10
Elementary
Southlands Elementary School: Average 0.62 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
St George's School: Above Average 0.7 km 10/10
Elementary, Secondary
St George's School: Above Average 0.7 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Dunbar St @ W 33 Ave: 0.56 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 5.51 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

57 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $3,953,700

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 5.51 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

97 DOM

Slower than area

Dunbar avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Faster market

3979 W 33rd Avenue has a sell-speed score of 57/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 14.6% below comparable active properties in Dunbar, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6N 2H7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6N 2H7, 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 (~6.9 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 (11 nearby)

London drugs · 679 m · Pharmacy
Bmo · 714 m · Bank
Scotiabank · 748 m · Bank

Restaurants (9 nearby)

The cheese inn · 633 m · Restaurant
Bells & whistles · 685 m · Restaurant
Bynns · 698 m · Restaurant

Groceries (4 nearby)

Jak's beer wine spirits · 730 m · Beverages
Stong's market · 833 m · Supermarket
Bread culture · 904 m · Bakery

Healthcare (3 nearby)

London drugs · 679 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 807 m · Healthcare
Ynp dunbar pharmacy · 923 m · Healthcare

Cafes (1 nearby)

Prado cafe · 709 m · Cafe

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

Legeplads · 554 m · Playground

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop dunbar loop @ bay 4 · 987 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

19 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 616 m
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 699 m
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.21 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Bayview Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.79 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3979 W 33rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

3979 W 33rd Ave, Vancouver, BC YVR-Airport 5.5 km

95 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via YVR-Airport → Waterfront
95 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Metrotown
113 min
SFU Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Production Way
120 min
Richmond Centre via YVR-Airport → Brighouse
82 min
YVR Airport
69 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
9 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
7 min

Calculate your commute

3979 W 33rd Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 5.5 km from YVR-Airport, with a 95 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Dunbar St @ W 33 Ave (0.56 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (57/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3979 W 33rd Avenue

Car-Dependent 62

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 57

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 — 3979 W 33rd Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 004-176-782).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$3,866,000

-7.6% YoY

-0.2%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$3,260,000

Buildings

$606,000

Year Built

1987

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$17,565

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$3,260,000	$606,000	$3,866,000	-7.6%
2025	$3,579,000	$605,000	$4,184,000	+0.6%
2024	$3,549,000	$608,000	$4,157,000	+7.9%
2023	$3,433,000	$418,000	$3,851,000	-1.0%
2022	$3,493,000	$397,000	$3,890,000	—

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Financing 80% of the $3,450,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $14,721/month in total estimated carrying costs, $1,544 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 28, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $8,678/month in rental income, leaving a -$6,294/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 59% down.

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