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1236 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver BC V7T 1H4 – House for Sale – MLS® R3137474

1236 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7T 1H4

West Vancouver Houses for Sale

147 days on the market

$3,788,000

Est. monthly cost $16,067/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 12, 2026 at 04:25am

5 Beds

6 Baths

3059 sqft

1238 $ /sqft

2023 built

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Modern luxury comes to life in this exceptional contemporary Ambleside home, elevated by breathtaking ocean views. The over 3000 sq ft, 5 bedroom state of the art custom design features high-end finishes enhanced by abundant natural light, year round A/C comfort, Euroline windows - and showcases a beautiful primary with spa inspired ensuite, plus a legal separate entry suite below. The upstairs open-concept layout is centred around a gourmet kitchen, seamlessly connecting living and dining areas - effortlessly flowing to a spacious entertainment balcony, perfect for indoor-outdoor living, where sweeping ocean views take centre stage. Near top schools and endless amenities, the garage with back lane access offers exceptional convenience, complementing the home’s elevated lifestyle

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

Building Details

Price	$3,788,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	6
Full Bathrooms	5
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3059
Year Built	2023
Age Of Building	3
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	3
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Additional Parking, Garage Single, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Legal Suite

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1085
Basement Features	Full, Finished, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Heat Pump, Radiant
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Other, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Stunning Water view
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	4026
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	33
MLS^® #	R3137474
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Ambleside
City	West Vancouver
Postal Code	V7T 1H4
Gross Taxes	$9,626.38
Zoning	RD1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3137474 / Active	06-18-2026	$3,788,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	7'8 x 7'8 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	14'1 x 14'1 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	7'2 x 7'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10' x 10' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	14' x 14' ft
Main Level	Laundry	4'7 x 4'7 ft
Above Level	Living Room	17'9 x 17'9 ft
Above Level	Dining Room	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Above Level	Kitchen	10' x 10' ft
Above Level	Family Room	15' x 15' ft
Below	Family Room	9'4 x 9'4 ft
Below	Dining Room	10'11 x 10'11 ft
Below	Kitchen	10'11 x 10'11 ft
Below	Bedroom	9'4 x 9'4 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Below	Utility	8' x 8' ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: 88West 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 5.25 km · crime low · sell-speed score 38/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (110 nearby)

Rbc · 269 m · Bank
Pure integrative pharmacy · 285 m · Chemist
West van barber shop · 292 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (37 nearby)

Chez michel · 319 m · Restaurant
Freshslice pizza · 341 m · Fast Food
Ancora · 343 m · Restaurant

Groceries (14 nearby)

Aburi market · 316 m · Convenience
7-eleven · 355 m · Convenience
Mitra's market · 447 m · Supermarket

Cafes (10 nearby)

Tsa bitcoin shop · 296 m · Cafe
Thierry · 328 m · Cafe
Cafe c'est si bon · 363 m · Cafe

Healthcare (8 nearby)

Pure integrative pharmacy · 285 m · Healthcare
Rose pharmacy · 482 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 638 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound mathers ave @ 13 st · 999 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Anthony's: Above Average 1.28 km 8.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Collingwood School: Above Average 3.25 km 9.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Fulton Ave @ 1200 Block (Flag): 0.24 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 5.25 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

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 5.25 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

147 DOM

Slower than area

Ambleside avg

61 DOM

Average

West Vancouver avg

61 DOM

Faster market

1236 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 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 V7T 1H4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7T 1H4, 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 (~4.8 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

12 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 194 m
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 872 m
West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.07 KM
West Vancouver Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 1.20 KM
St. Anthony's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.28 KM
Ecole Cedardale	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
Westcot Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
Sentinel Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
Chartwell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
Irwin Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Saplings Nature School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.67 KM
Capilano Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 1236 Duchess Avenue

Walker's Paradise 92

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Good Transit 58

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Bikeable 67

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $16,067/month · rent estimate $9,999/month · owning catches up with renting by year 18 · cash flow if rented −$6,844/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 1236 Duchess Avenue

$16,067 /month

Principal & Interest $15,265

Property Taxes $802

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 1236 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver is $16,067: $15,265 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $802 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

−$6,844 /month

Mortgage Payment $15,265

Monthly Cash Flow −$6,844

Break Even Down Payment 56%

Cap Rate -2.2%

Cash on Cash -10.8%

If 1236 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver were rented at $9,999 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $6,844 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 56% 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 1236 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver

$9,999 / month

Rent $9,999

Own $16,067

Principal: $4,909/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $11,158/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$4,110/mo (year 1) → ~$9,558/mo (year 20) → ~$14,256/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$11,158/mo About $1,159/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 1236 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver would rent for about $9,999 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: 1236 Duchess Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 18

With 20% down ($757,600) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $270,049

Principal paid off by year 10 $607,254

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 1236 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 18, with $270,049 of principal paid off by year 5 and $607,254 by year 10.