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1139 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver BC V7T 1K2 – House for Sale – MLS® R3151885

1139 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7T 1K2

West Vancouver Houses for Sale

105 days on the market

$5,180,000

Est. monthly cost $22,441/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 12, 2026 at 06:10am

Ambleside

5 Beds

7 Baths

5772 sqft

897 $ /sqft

2011 built

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A contemporary luxury residence in Ambleside, offering breathtaking ocean, city & Mountain views. Expertly crafted w/ meticulous attention to detail, premium finishes & a thoughtfully designed, family friendly layout. Features expansive floor to ceiling windows, A/C, radiant heating & HRV system for year round comfort. Gourmet kitchen is equipped w/ highend appliances, large island & fully equipped wok kitchen. Upstairs 4 spacious ensuite bedrms including a luxurious primary suite w/ a private view balcony. Balconies throughout the home provide the perfect setting to enjoy the spectacular outlook. Lower features media rm, wine cellar, Bar, huge recreation space & bedroom. Professionally landscaped grounds complete this remarkable property. Minutes from Shops, Seawall, Beaches & top schools

Building 19 fields Inside & out 14 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$5,180,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	7
Full Bathrooms	7
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	5772
Year Built	2011
Age Of Building	15
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Name	Ambleside
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Rear Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	4

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Central Vacuum
Fireplace	4
Heating Type	Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Beautiful City Ocean Mountain
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	11844
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	84
MLS^® #	R3151885
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Ambleside
City	West Vancouver
Postal Code	V7T 1K2
Gross Taxes	$18,805.26
Zoning	SFD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3151885 / Active	07-30-2026	$5,180,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	7'11 x 7'11 ft
Main Level	Living Room	14'10 x 14'10 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	13'6 x 13'6 ft
Main Level	Wok Kitchen	8'6 x 8'6 ft
Main Level	Pantry	7'10 x 7'10 ft
Main Level	Mud Room	7'10 x 7'10 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Main Level	Family Room	12'11 x 12'11 ft
Main Level	Office	11'1 x 11'1 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	14'10 x 14'10 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	9'4 x 9'4 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13'11 x 13'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13'11 x 13'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'6 x 11'6 ft
Below	Recreation Room	22'8 x 22'8 ft
Below	Bar Room	14'0 x 14'0 ft
Below	Wine Room	9'8 x 9'8 ft
Below	Gym	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Below	Media Room	18'7 x 18'7 ft
Below	Bedroom	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Below	Laundry	7'10 x 7'10 ft
Below	Storage	6'6 x 6'6 ft
Below	Utility	8'8 x 8'8 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Above Level	Yes	#5
Above Level	Yes	#3
Above Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	Yes	#4

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 5.15 km · crime low · sell-speed score 45/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (114 nearby)

Rbc · 501 m · Bank
Pure integrative pharmacy · 519 m · Chemist
West van barber shop · 527 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (33 nearby)

Chez michel · 552 m · Restaurant
Freshslice pizza · 572 m · Fast Food
Ancora · 578 m · Restaurant

Groceries (14 nearby)

Aburi market · 551 m · Convenience
7-eleven · 585 m · Convenience
Mitra's market · 656 m · Supermarket

Cafes (12 nearby)

Tsa bitcoin shop · 531 m · Cafe
Thierry · 562 m · Cafe
Cafe c'est si bon · 585 m · Cafe

Healthcare (7 nearby)

Pure integrative pharmacy · 519 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 638 m · Healthcare
Rose pharmacy · 700 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound marine dr @ 17 st · 943 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Anthony's: Above Average 1.08 km 8.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Collingwood School: Above Average 3.31 km 9.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Fulton Ave @ 12 St: 0.11 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 5.15 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

45 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $5,892,333

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 5.15 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 AMBLESIDE compares

This property

105 DOM

Slower than area

Ambleside avg

61 DOM

Average

West Vancouver avg

61 DOM

Faster market

1139 Esquimalt Avenue has a sell-speed score of 45/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 12.1% below comparable active properties in Ambleside, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V7T 1K2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7T 1K2, 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 (~4.7 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
Hollyburn Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 372 m
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 752 m
St. Anthony's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.15 KM
Ecole Cedardale	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 1.18 KM
West Vancouver Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.24 KM
Westcot Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
Sentinel Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Chartwell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Irwin Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Saplings Nature School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.49 KM
Capilano Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Norgate Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 1139 Esquimalt Avenue

Very Walkable 80

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Good Transit 57

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Bikeable 61

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $22,441/month · rent estimate $11,509/month · owning catches up with renting by year 29 · cash flow if rented −$11,830/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 1139 Esquimalt Avenue

$22,441 /month

Principal & Interest $20,874

Property Taxes $1,567

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 1139 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver is $22,441: $20,874 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $1,567 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

−$11,830 /month

Mortgage Payment $20,874

Monthly Cash Flow −$11,830

Break Even Down Payment 66%

Cap Rate -2.7%

Cash on Cash -13.7%

If 1139 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver were rented at $11,509 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $11,830 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 66% 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 1139 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver

$11,509 / month

Rent $11,509

Own $22,441

Principal: $6,713/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $15,728/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$5,620/mo (year 1) → ~$13,070/mo (year 20) → ~$19,494/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$15,728/mo About $4,219/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 1139 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver would rent for about $11,509 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: 1139 Esquimalt Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 29

With 20% down ($1,036,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $369,286

Principal paid off by year 10 $830,406

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 1139 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 29, with $369,286 of principal paid off by year 5 and $830,406 by year 10.