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1013 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3178030

1013 Duchess Avenue, West vancouver, British Columbia V7T 1G8

West vancouver Houses for Sale

4 days on the market

$2,398,000

Est. Mortgage $10,609/mo

Listing updated: Oct 22, 2026 at 11:37pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 26, 2026 at 10:45am

4 Beds

3 Baths

2797 sqft

857 $ /sqft

1938 built

NEW

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• SWEEPING OCEAN VIEWS • AMAZING LOCATION • SOUTH FACING LOT • An exceptional opportunity to secure a premier property in one of West Van’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Enjoy sweeping south + west-facing views encompassing the ocean, city skyline and Ambleside Beach from this nearly 6,100 sqft lot. Proposed RG-4 zoning allowing up to 6 units + a max proposed FAR of 0.85, subject to bylaw adoption + 4th/final reading, the property offers exciting potential for redevelopment or an extensive renovation. Close to Leyland Park and surrounded by prestigious homes, this coveted location is within walking distance of Ambleside Beach/Park, trails to Park Royal, excellent schools, and shops and restaurants of Ambleside Village. Convenient access to transit + downtown. OPEN Sun OCT 25, 2:30-4pm.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	779
Basement Features	Crawl Space, Partial, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Forced Air
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

View Description	Sweeping Ocean and City
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,398,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2797
Year Built	1938
Age Of Building	88
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open, Front Access, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	4

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6071.71
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	50
MLS^® #	R3178030
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Sentinel Hill
City	West Vancouver
Postal Code	V7T 1G8
Gross Taxes	$8,420.59
Zoning	RS5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3178030 / Active	10-22-2026	$2,398,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	19'3 x 19'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	14'5 x 14'5 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	15'5 x 15'5 ft
Main Level	Office	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Main Level	Solarium	17'2 x 17'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	14'1 x 14'1 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	14'0 x 14'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	16'5 x 16'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	15'8 x 15'8 ft
Below	Family Room	16'8 x 16'8 ft
Below	Kitchen	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Below	Laundry	17'0 x 17'0 ft
Below	Other	12'10 x 12'10 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Babych Group Realty Vancouver Ltd.

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Anthony's: Above Average 0.85 km 8.5/10
Secondary
Bodwell High School: 3.53 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound 11 St @ Fulton Ave: 0.26 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 4.89 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Low
Violent Crime Rate: Low
Property Crime Rate: Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 38.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 7.8%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 39.4%
Employment Rate: Below Average 53.3%

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

38 / 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

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 4.89 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 SENTINEL HILL compares

This property

4 DOM

Very fast

Sentinel Hill avg

61 DOM

Average

West vancouver avg

61 DOM

Slower market

1013 Duchess Avenue has a sell-speed score of 38/100, 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 6.1% and an area average of 61 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 492 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 V7T 1G8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7T 1G8, 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 3.9 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: North Vancouver Mahon Park, North Vancouver (~4.4 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.1 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

West 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 (114 nearby)

Rbc royal bank · 324 m · Bank
Carousel cleaners · 359 m · Laundry
London drugs · 380 m · Pharmacy

Restaurants (41 nearby)

Popeyes · 371 m · Fast Food
Chipotle · 383 m · Fast Food
Cactus club cafe · 435 m · Restaurant

Groceries (13 nearby)

Loblaws · 426 m · Supermarket
The village taphouse fine wines spirits & ales · 504 m · Beverages
Bc liquor store · 508 m · Beverages

Cafes (13 nearby)

Deville coffee · 449 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 516 m · Cafe
Sharetea · 521 m · Cafe

Healthcare (4 nearby)

London drugs · 380 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 498 m · Healthcare
Pure integrative pharmacy · 666 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound fulton ave @ 1500 block (flag) · 995 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

13 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Hollyburn Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 603 m
St. Anthony's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 851 m
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 937 m
Ecole Cedardale	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 979 m
Westcot Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
West Vancouver Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.49 KM
Sentinel Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.79 KM
Chartwell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Saplings Nature School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.25 KM
Capilano Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Norgate Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
Irwin Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 1013 Duchess Avenue

Car-Dependent 77

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 61

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 60

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 1013 Duchess Avenue

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Principal & Interest

Property Taxes $702

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $9,861/month in total housing costs on this $2,398,000 property — $9,159 mortgage payment, $702 property tax.

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Based on $5,751/month estimated rent and $10,076/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$4,325/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 58%.

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