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1523 Lawson Ave, West Vancouver BC V7V 2C8 – House for Sale – MLS® R3165515

1523 Lawson Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V 2C8

West Vancouver Houses for Sale

49 days on the market

$2,598,000

Est. Mortgage $11,494/mo

Listing updated: Sep 24, 2026 at 01:01pm

EstateBlock checked: Nov 3, 2026 at 10:45am

4 Beds

4 Baths

3113 sqft

835 $ /sqft

1989 built

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West Coast living on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Ambleside. The bright main level boasts large windows, vaulted ceilings, a sunken living room with a cozy fireplace, an impressive chef's kitchen with high-end appliances, and a versatile 4th bedroom with a separate entrance. Upstairs, enjoy a traditional family layout with 3 bedrooms, including a large primary bedroom with ensuite and balconies showcasing partial city and water views. The lower level offers kids recreation and storage space. Complete with convenient lane access, a detached 2-car garage, and ample front parking. Central location: walking distance to Ridgeview Elementary and West Vancouver Secondary, and just minutes to Park Royal and Highway 1. Move-in ready and perfect for growing families!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Partial, Partially Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Baseboard, Natural Gas, Radiant
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Laminate, Other, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Partial Ocean Views
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,598,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3113
Year Built	1989
Age Of Building	37
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Lane Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	2

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6100
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	50
MLS^® #	R3165515
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Ambleside
City	West Vancouver
Postal Code	V7V 2C8
Gross Taxes	$7,500.8
Zoning	RS5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3165515 / Active	09-15-2026	$2,598,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	16'2 x 16'2 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	15'8 x 15'8 ft
Main Level	Family Room	20'1 x 20'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	13'9 x 13'9 ft
Main Level	Office	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Main Level	Foyer	16'0 x 16'0 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'4 x 15'4 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13'2 x 13'2 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'4 x 12'4 ft
Above Level	Laundry	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Above Level	Patio	11'8 x 11'8 ft
Below	Recreation Room	16'7 x 16'7 ft
Below	Storage	13'3 x 13'3 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: eXp 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 & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Anthony's: Above Average 1.98 km 8.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Collingwood School: Above Average 2.26 km 9.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Mathers Ave @ 15 St: 0.1 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 6.17 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 48.7%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 12.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 50%
Employment Rate: Above Average 66.4%

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

41 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,717,508

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 6.17 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

49 DOM

Average

Ambleside avg

61 DOM

Average

West Vancouver avg

61 DOM

Slower market

1523 Lawson Avenue has a sell-speed score of 41/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 4.6% 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 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 V7V 2C8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7V 2C8, 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 (~5.6 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 (14 nearby)

West van lions gate cleaners · 929 m · Laundry
Hollyburn pharmacy · 932 m · Pharmacy
Kay esthetics · 950 m · Beauty Shop

Groceries (3 nearby)

Mitra's market · 963 m · Supermarket
Savary island pie company · 987 m · Bakery
Gandoum bakery · 998 m · Bakery

Restaurants (3 nearby)

Mereon · 958 m · Restaurant
Subway · 997 m · Fast Food
Tenton ramen & tonkatsu · 997 m · Restaurant

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Hollyburn pharmacy · 932 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 977 m · Healthcare

Cafes (1 nearby)

Bubble tree cafe · 966 m · Cafe

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound queens ave @ 21 st · 934 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

12 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
West Vancouver Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 251 m
West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 380 m
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 550 m
Hollyburn Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 924 m
Chartwell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1000 m
Sentinel Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Westcot Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.57 KM
Irwin Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.62 KM
Ecole Cedardale	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
St. Anthony's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Collingwood School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Mulgrave School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 1523 Lawson Avenue

Car-Dependent 63

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 52

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 60

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 1523 Lawson Avenue

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Principal & Interest

Property Taxes $625

Maintenance fee 0

Financing 80% of the $2,598,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $10,548/month in total estimated carrying costs, $625 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $5,982/month in rental income, leaving a -$4,782/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 59% down.

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Estateblock Rent Estimate for 1523 Lawson Avenue, West Vancouver

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