Please note that it should be emphasized that if redeveloping, the top floor the ocean & sea & water view will be an excellent, direct view. Ocean / Sea / Water view property on a rare 66x168 ft (approx. 11,088 sqft) lot in prestigious Point Grey, offering stunning mountain, ocean, sea, water and city views. This traditional family home features over 5,100 sqft of living space with a south-facing backyard and lance access. Updates include a new kitchen, hardwood floors, double-glazed windows (2015), roof (2014), furnace (2018) and hot water tank (2019). Excellent WPGA, Queen Mary and Lord Byng catchments. Steps to UEL trails, 10th Avenue shops, UBC and the beach. Exceptional opportunity to hold, rebuild, or explore multi-unit, duplex or single-family options.
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 1783 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Finished |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| # of Kitchens | 2 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Carpet |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| View Description | Water, City, Mountain |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $5,803,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Total Bathrooms | 4 |
| Full Bathrooms | 4 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 5120 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Age Of Building | 106 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Single, Lane Access, Rear Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Lot Size | 11088 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 66 |
| MLS® # | R3119847 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Point Grey |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6R 1N4 |
| Gross Taxes | $32,370.9 |
| Zoning | R1-1 |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3119847 / Active | 05-05-2026 | $5,803,000 |
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| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Foyer | 11' x 11' ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 20' x 20' ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 13'7 x 13'7 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 14' x 14' ft |
| Main Level | Office | 15' x 15' ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 16'5 x 16'5 ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 17' x 17' ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 14' x 14' ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 17' x 17' ft |
| Above Level | Walk-In Closet | 8' x 8' ft |
| Above Level | Walk-In Closet | 5' x 5' ft |
| Basement Level | Kitchen | 18' x 18' ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 18' x 18' ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 11' x 11' ft |
| Basement Level | Recreation Room | 19' x 19' ft |
| Basement Level | Storage | 22' x 22' ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #3 |
| Above Level | Yes | #4 |
| Above Level | No | #5 |
| Basement | No | #4 |
Listed by: Promerita 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.
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4678 W 3rd Avenue has a sell-speed score of 55/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 12.4% below comparable active properties in Point Grey, 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.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6R 1N4, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~10.3 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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.
12 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Queen Mary Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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7.9 / 10 |
Distance693 m
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West Point Grey Academy |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
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9.7 / 10 |
Distance1.08 KM
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Pacific Spirit School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-6
|
Catchment Info—
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0 |
Distance1.13 KM
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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8.6 / 10 |
Distance1.45 KM
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Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior |
Public |
Grades ServedK-8
|
Catchment Info—
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7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.60 KM
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University Hill Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
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Catchment Info—
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7.9 / 10 |
Distance1.72 KM
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Queen Elizabeth Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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8.1 / 10 |
Distance1.72 KM
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Lord Byng Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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8.1 / 10 |
Distance2.05 KM
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Bayview Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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8.3 / 10 |
Distance2.35 KM
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University Hill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
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8.4 / 10 |
Distance2.57 KM
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St Regis Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.70 KM
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St George's School |
Independent |
Grades Served1-12
|
Catchment Info—
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9.4 / 10 |
Distance2.73 KM
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Calculate your commute
4678 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 6.7 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 87 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound W 4th Ave @ Blanca St (0.13 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (60/100).
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,374,000 | $329,000 | $5,703,000 |
-5.8%
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| 2025 | $5,817,000 | $236,000 | $6,053,000 |
-0.8%
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| 2024 | $5,840,000 | $262,000 | $6,102,000 |
-0.7%
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| 2023 | $5,859,000 | $285,000 | $6,144,000 |
-0.3%
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| 2022 | $5,867,000 | $295,000 | $6,162,000 | — |
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