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114 1420 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver BC V7T 1H8 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3166972

114 1420 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7T 1H8

West Vancouver Condos for Sale

56 days on the market

$1,349,500

Est. monthly cost $6,371/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 12, 2026 at 12:20pm

Westerlies 1

2 Beds

2 Baths

1268 sqft

1064 $ /sqft

633.58 $ Maint. fee

1977 built

Photos

Presents like a private tree house in the middle of the woods, but lives like a stunning central Ambleside location. This charming, completely updated 2 bed/2 bath home sits at the corner of 14th & Duchess, an easy walk to the shops, beach & bistros. Situated on the main floor (no elevator needed) but second floor at the back (so perfect security) the suite offers large rooms, 10-foot ceilings & wonderful space for entertaining, with a generous patio overlooking the gardens. Its S.W. corner position provides exceptional privacy, Air con & peek-a-boo views of the city. The main bedroom easily accommodates house-sized furniture & features a walk-in closet + ensuite. With no neighbouring suite beside you, this home is remarkably private & quiet; with excellent rec. facilities!

Building 26 fields Inside & out 15 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,349,500
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1268
Year Built	1977
Age Of Building	49
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Unit Style	Corner unit
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Sauna/Steam Room, Weekly Housekeeping, Management, Other
Building Name	Westerlies 1
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$633.58
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Sauna/Steam Room, Weekly Housekeeping, Management, Other
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Rear Access, Asphalt
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Not Allowed
Pet Restrictions	No
Units In Development	32

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Tennis Court(s), Balcony
View Description	Peek-a -small city view
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3166972
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Ambleside
City	West Vancouver
Postal Code	V7T 1H8
Gross Taxes	$3,585.24
Zoning	MF

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3166972 / Active	09-17-2026	$1,349,500
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	19'7 x 19'7 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'10 x 9'10 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	19'11 x 19'11 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	7'6 x 7'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	16' x 16' ft
Main Level	Laundry	7'2 x 7'2 ft
Main Level	Foyer	10'11 x 10'11 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Royal LePage Sussex

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.

About the building: The Westerlies

1480 Duchess Avenue, Ambleside, West Vancouver

The Westerlies building details

Building

Built: 1977
Homes: 89
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: VAS475
Managed by: Tribe Management
Parking: Garage: Underground, Garage Underbuilding
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGardeningGarbage Pickup

Bylaws on record

Pets: Not allowed
Rentals: Allowed

Market at The Westerlies

For sale: 1
Median ask: $1.35M
Median $/sqft: $1,064
Days on market: 56
Sold, past year: 3

This home

$1,064/sqft, in line with the building median of $1,064.

Homes for sale at The Westerlies, West Vancouver Recent sold listings in The Westerlies, West Vancouver

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 5.50 km · crime low · sell-speed score 48/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (67 nearby)

Jody's maison · 56 m · Clothes
House of davinci · 76 m · Beauty Shop
Omegas creative hair · 82 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (30 nearby)

Mani · 104 m · Restaurant
Mereon · 115 m · Restaurant
Lao cai chinese cuisine · 134 m · Restaurant

Groceries (10 nearby)

Mitra's market · 93 m · Supermarket
Persia foods produce markets · 144 m · Greengrocer
7-eleven · 158 m · Convenience

Cafes (8 nearby)

Bubble tree cafe · 79 m · Cafe
Cafe c'est si bon · 99 m · Cafe
Tsa bitcoin shop · 212 m · Cafe

Healthcare (6 nearby)

Rose pharmacy · 151 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 275 m · Healthcare
Pure integrative pharmacy · 283 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound mathers ave @ 15 st · 990 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Anthony's: Above Average 1.64 km 8.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Collingwood School: Above Average 2.97 km 9.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Marine Dr @ 14 St: 0.15 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 5.50 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

48 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,542,500

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 5.50 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

56 DOM

Very fast

Ambleside avg

110 DOM

Average

West Vancouver avg

110 DOM

Slower market

114 1420 Duchess Avenue has a sell-speed score of 48/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 12.5% 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 6.7% and an area average of 110 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 30 competing homes currently listed, this property has relatively low competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V7T 1H8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7T 1H8, 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 (~5.2 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

11 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 199 m
West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 803 m
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 930 m
West Vancouver Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 973 m
St. Anthony's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Ecole Cedardale	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Sentinel Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.79 KM
Westcot Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
Chartwell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Irwin Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.93 KM
Collingwood School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 114 1420 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver, BC

114 1420 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver, BC Burrard 5.5 km

71 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
71 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
85 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
92 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
96 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
97 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
7 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
19 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
23 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
22 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
18 min

Calculate your commute

114 1420 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 5.5 km from Burrard, with a 71 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Marine Dr @ 14 St (0.15 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (57/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 114 1420 Duchess Avenue

Walker's Paradise 96

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Good Transit 57

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Very Bikeable 74

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $6,371/month · rent estimate $4,088/month · owning catches up with renting by year 20 · cash flow if rented −$2,545/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 114 1420 Duchess Avenue

$6,371 /month

Principal & Interest $5,438

Property Taxes $299

Maintenance fee $634

The estimated monthly cost of 114 1420 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver is $6,371: $5,438 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $299 property tax and $634 strata fee.

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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

−$2,545 /month

Mortgage Payment $5,438

Monthly Cash Flow −$2,545

Break Even Down Payment 58%

Cap Rate -2.3%

Cash on Cash -11.3%

If 114 1420 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver were rented at $4,088 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $2,545 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 58% 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 114 1420 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver

$4,088 / month

Rent $4,088

Own $6,371

Principal: $1,749/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $4,622/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,464/mo (year 1) → ~$3,405/mo (year 20) → ~$5,079/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$4,622/mo About $534/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 114 1420 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver would rent for about $4,088 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: 114 1420 Duchess Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 20

With 20% down ($269,900) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $96,207

Principal paid off by year 10 $216,338

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 114 1420 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 20, with $96,207 of principal paid off by year 5 and $216,338 by year 10.