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1085 Palmerston Ave, West Vancouver BC V7S 2J4 – House for Sale – MLS® R3183212

1085 Palmerston Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7S 2J4

West Vancouver Houses for Sale

Today on the market

$3,988,000

Est. monthly cost $16,839/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 11, 2026 at 07:45pm

6 Beds

7 Baths

3670 sqft

1087 $ /sqft

1968 built

NEW

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Beautiful West Coast architectural home on a 13,000 sq. ft. south-facing, flat and private lot in prestigious British Properties, showcasing breathtaking ocean and downtown views. Fully renovated in 2026, this home features spacious living and dining areas opening onto a large entertainment patio, an updated gourmet kitchen, cozy fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The lower level offers 4 additional bedrooms and a spacious recreation room. Newly landscaped gardens create a serene outdoor retreat. Located in the Westcot Elementary and Sentinel Secondary catchments, both highly regarded schools. Just a 3-minute drive or 450 metres walk via a quiet pathway to Hollyburn Country Club. Exceptional location with endless potential!

Building 19 fields Inside & out 13 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$3,988,000
Total Bedrooms	6
Total Bathrooms	7
Full Bathrooms	5
Half Bathrooms	2
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3670
Year Built	1968
Age Of Building	58
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt.
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Independent living, Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	4

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1738
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Hot Water, Natural Gas
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	2
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony, Private Yard
View Description	OCEAN & CITY
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	13118
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	99
MLS^® #	R3183212
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	British Properties
City	West Vancouver
Postal Code	V7S 2J4
Gross Taxes	$9,210.2
Zoning	RS3

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3183212 / Active	11-11-2026	$3,988,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	21'6 x 21'6 ft
Main Level	Family Room	19'8 x 19'8 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	9'6 x 9'6 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'7 x 9'7 ft
Main Level	Foyer	7'6 x 7'6 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	15'7 x 15'7 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	10'8 x 10'8 ft
Main Level	Mud Room	3'3 x 3'3 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Basement Level	Living Room	19'8 x 19'8 ft
Basement Level	Dining Room	6'0 x 6'0 ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	16'4 x 16'4 ft
Basement Level	Laundry	8'8 x 8'8 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	14'9 x 14'9 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	19'8 x 19'8 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	9'6 x 9'6 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	10'11 x 10'11 ft
Basement Level	Utility	6'2 x 6'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Main Level	Yes	#3
Main Level	Yes	#4
Basement	No	#2
Basement	No	#3

Listed by: Sutton Group-West Coast 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, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 5.65 km · crime low · sell-speed score 20/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound inglewood ave @ 1300 block (flag) · 995 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Anthony's: Above Average 1.5 km 8.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Collingwood School: Above Average 2.94 km 9.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Mathers Ave @ 11 St: 0.38 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 5.65 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 49.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 7.7%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 45.8%
Employment Rate: Above Average 67.2%

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

20 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,599,167

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 5.65 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 BRITISH PROPERTIES compares

This property

0 DOM

Very fast

British Properties avg

61 DOM

Average

West Vancouver avg

61 DOM

Slower market

1085 Palmerston Avenue has a sell-speed score of 20/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 53.4% above comparable active properties in British Properties. 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 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 V7S 2J4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7S 2J4, 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 (~4.9 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.

Schools NearBy

13 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Sentinel Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 572 m
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 600 m
Westcot Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 644 m
Chartwell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 766 m
West Vancouver Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.26 KM
Ecole Cedardale	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
Hollyburn Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
St. Anthony's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.50 KM
Irwin Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Saplings Nature School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.65 KM
Cleveland Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Collingwood School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 1085 Palmerston Avenue

Car-Dependent 36

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Some Transit 33

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat Bikeable 45

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $16,839/month · rent estimate $9,264/month · owning catches up with renting by year 25 · cash flow if rented −$8,328/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 1085 Palmerston Avenue

$16,839 /month

Principal & Interest $16,071

Property Taxes $768

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 1085 Palmerston Avenue, West Vancouver is $16,839: $16,071 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $768 property tax.

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

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$8,328 /month

Mortgage Payment $16,071

Monthly Cash Flow −$8,328

Break Even Down Payment 62%

Cap Rate -2.5%

Cash on Cash -12.5%

If 1085 Palmerston Avenue, West Vancouver were rented at $9,264 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $8,328 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 62% down would break even.

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

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 1085 Palmerston Avenue, West Vancouver

$9,264 / month

Rent $9,264

Own $16,839

Principal: $5,168/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $11,671/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$4,327/mo (year 1) → ~$10,063/mo (year 20) → ~$15,008/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$11,671/mo About $2,407/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 1085 Palmerston Avenue, West Vancouver would rent for about $9,264 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 1085 Palmerston Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 25

With 20% down ($797,600) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $284,307

Principal paid off by year 10 $639,316

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 1085 Palmerston Avenue, West Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 25, with $284,307 of principal paid off by year 5 and $639,316 by year 10.