Home West Vancouver, BC Ambleside 1555 Lawson Avenue

1555 Lawson Ave, West Vancouver BC V7V 2C8 – House for Sale – MLS® R3168360

1555 Lawson Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V 2C8

West Vancouver Houses for Sale

52 days on the market

$2,988,000

Est. monthly cost $12,667/mo

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

6 Beds

3 Baths

2805 sqft

1065 $ /sqft

1953 built

Photos

Beautifully renovated Ambleside home with ocean and city views, designed by renowned architect Ron Thom. This bright, turn-key residence offers over 3,000 sq.ft. of living space with 73-ft frontage and southern exposure. Featuring an open-concept layout over two levels, the home includes 6 bedrooms (4 up) and 3 bathrooms. Recent updates include engineered hardwood floors, new cabinetry, appliances, windows, interior/exterior doors, and updated bathrooms. Optional main-level suite with separate entrance offers great flexibility. Situated on a private cul-de-sac with lane access on a nearly 9,000 sq.ft. lot. Walking distance to WV Secondary, Ridgeview Elementary, Ambleside shops, amenities, restaurants and transit, ski.

Building 19 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$2,988,000
Total Bedrooms	6
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2805
Year Built	1953
Age Of Building	73
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	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Front Access, Asphalt
Total Parking Spaces	4
Rental Suites	Other

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Hot Water, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony, Private Yard
View Description	Gorgeous Ocean and City
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	8928
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	73
MLS^® #	R3168360
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Ambleside
City	West Vancouver
Postal Code	V7V 2C8
Gross Taxes	$7,517.65
Zoning	RS5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3168360 / Active	09-21-2026	$2,988,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	18'2 x 18'2 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	19'5 x 19'5 ft
Main Level	Family Room	22'11 x 22'11 ft
Main Level	Solarium	14'9 x 14'9 ft
Main Level	Foyer	7'2 x 7'2 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	17'1 x 17'1 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'4 x 10'4 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	15'3 x 15'3 ft
Above Level	Laundry	5'1 x 5'1 ft
Below	Bedroom	14'2 x 14'2 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'1 x 12'1 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Above Level	No	#4
Below	No	#3

Listed by: Luxmore 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 6.19 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 (12 nearby)

West van lions gate cleaners · 938 m · Laundry
Hollyburn pharmacy · 940 m · Pharmacy
Kay esthetics · 960 m · Beauty Shop

Groceries (2 nearby)

Mitra's market · 975 m · Supermarket
Savary island pie company · 998 m · Bakery

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Hollyburn pharmacy · 940 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 986 m · Healthcare

Restaurants (1 nearby)

Mereon · 970 m · Restaurant

Cafes (1 nearby)

Bubble tree cafe · 979 m · Cafe

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound 11 st @ 1000 block (flag) · 937 m · Transit

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Anthony's: Above Average 2 km 8.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Collingwood School: Above Average 2.24 km 9.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Mathers Ave @ 15 St: 0.11 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 6.19 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

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 — 6.19 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

52 DOM

Average

Ambleside avg

61 DOM

Average

West Vancouver avg

61 DOM

Slower market

1555 Lawson 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 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.

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 236 m
West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 375 m
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 568 m
Hollyburn Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 940 m
Chartwell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 996 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 1.59 KM
Irwin Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Ecole Cedardale	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
St. Anthony's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
Collingwood School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Mulgrave School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 1555 Lawson Avenue

Somewhat Walkable 63

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Good Transit 52

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Bikeable 60

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $12,667/month · rent estimate $8,442/month · owning catches up with renting by year 13 · cash flow if rented −$4,896/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 1555 Lawson Avenue

$12,667 /month

Principal & Interest $12,041

Property Taxes $626

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 1555 Lawson Avenue, West Vancouver is $12,667: $12,041 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $626 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

−$4,896 /month

Mortgage Payment $12,041

Monthly Cash Flow −$4,896

Break Even Down Payment 53%

Cap Rate -2.0%

Cash on Cash -9.8%

If 1555 Lawson Avenue, West Vancouver were rented at $8,442 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $4,896 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 53% 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 1555 Lawson Avenue, West Vancouver

$8,442 / month

Rent $8,442

Own $12,667

Principal: $3,872/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $8,795/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$3,242/mo (year 1) → ~$7,539/mo (year 20) → ~$11,245/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$8,795/mo About $353/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 1555 Lawson Avenue, West Vancouver would rent for about $8,442 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: 1555 Lawson Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 13

With 20% down ($597,600) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $213,016

Principal paid off by year 10 $479,006

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 1555 Lawson Avenue, West Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 13, with $213,016 of principal paid off by year 5 and $479,006 by year 10.