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5281 Dunbar St, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3108102

154 days on the market

$4,368,000

Est. Mortgage $19,324/mo

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 09:01am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 01:45am

5 Beds

5 Baths

3559 sqft

1227 $ /sqft

2024 built

154 days on the market

$4,368,000

$3,950,000

Est. $19,324/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 09:01am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 01:45am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 5281 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 5281 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 5281 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 5281 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 5281 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 5281 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 5281 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 5281 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 5281 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 5281 Dunbar Street, Vancouver, BC

A custom-built craftsman style home on a large corner lot with large windows and designed for western family comfort. The main level features scratch resistant manufactured hardwood floors, triple-pane windows for quiet, a spacious marble kitchen with high-end wifi-enabled appliances, and a two-sided gas fireplace linking the living room and back porch for upscale inside-outside living. Upstairs offer four bedrooms, including a serene primary suite (with walk-in closet, espresso bar, and spa-inspired ensuite), two skylights, and a charming connecting trapdoor between the children's rooms. The lower level includes a legal 2-bedroom suite, a custom brew room form which taps running to the dining area, and three full-height crawl spaces. Open house Sat May 2nd 2-4 pm.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1020
Basement Features	Crawl Space, Finished, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Range Top
Interior Features	Storage, Wet Bar
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony, Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$4,368,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	5
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	2
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3559
Year Built	2024
Age Of Building	2
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Split Entry
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Community
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Front Access, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	4
Rental Suites	Legal Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	7292
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	64.25
MLS^® #	R3108102
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Dunbar
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6N 1W1
Gross Taxes	$21,496.2
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3108102 / Active	04-05-2026	$4,368,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Flex Room	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	21'10 x 21'10 ft
Main Level	Living Room	15'9 x 15'9 ft
Main Level	Nook	10'4 x 10'4 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	17'2 x 17'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'7 x 12'7 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'10 x 11'10 ft
Above Level	Office	10'4 x 10'4 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	10'2 x 10'2 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	10'2 x 10'2 ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	12'4 x 12'4 ft
Basement Level	Family Room	12'4 x 12'4 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Dracco Pacific Realty

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 2.38 km 8.2/10
Elementary
Southlands Elementary School: Average 0.87 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 0.79 km 9.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Crofton House: Above Average 0.79 km 9.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Dunbar St @ W 37 Ave: 0.05 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 5.01 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: Possible
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 — 5.01 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How DUNBAR compares

This property

154 DOM

Slower than area

Dunbar avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Faster market

5281 Dunbar Street 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 V6N 1W1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6N 1W1, 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 (~6.3 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 (14 nearby)

Pressed4time · 474 m · Laundry
Blink beauty bar · 485 m · Beauty Shop
Shell car wash · 486 m · Car Wash

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Pink elephant cafe · 347 m · Restaurant
Papa john's · 397 m · Fast Food
Red tuna · 472 m · Restaurant

Groceries (4 nearby)

Bread culture · 288 m · Bakery
H-mart · 317 m · Supermarket
New district wine beer spirits · 411 m · Beverages

Healthcare (3 nearby)

Southland pharmacy · 492 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 768 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 992 m · Healthcare

Cafes (1 nearby)

Prado cafe · 841 m · Cafe

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

Legeplads · 906 m · Playground

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w 41 ave @ carnarvon st · 994 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

18 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 786 m
Southlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.3 / 10	Distance 873 m
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 879 m
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.34 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.96 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.49 KM
Magee Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM

Pre-computed routes from 5281 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC

5281 Dunbar St, 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
23 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
10 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
6 min

Calculate your commute

5281 Dunbar St, 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 (0.05 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (63/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 5281 Dunbar Street

Car-Dependent 82

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 63

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 89

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 5281 Dunbar Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 012-996-530).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$4,668,000

-1.1% YoY

+13.8%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$2,870,000

Buildings

$1,798,000

Year Built

1947

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$20,967

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$2,870,000	$1,798,000	$4,668,000	-1.1%
2025	$2,784,600	$1,937,000	$4,721,600	+51.6%
2024	$2,700,513	$413,000	$3,113,513	+11.1%
2023	$2,786,000	$16,600	$2,802,600	+0.9%
2022	$2,760,000	$18,900	$2,778,900	—

Mortgage Calculator for 5281 Dunbar Street

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Property Taxes $1,791

Maintenance fee 0

Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($873,600), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $18,474/month — $16,683 principal & interest, $1,791 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 16, 2026

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At an estimated rental income of $10,684/month, this property runs a $8,081/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 59% down.

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