Home West vancouver, BC Dundarave 2138 Nelson Avenue

2138 Nelson Ave, West Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3156838

1 day on the market

$2,199,000

Est. Mortgage $9,728/mo

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 12:05pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 19, 2026 at 05:30am

4 Beds

2 Baths

2385 sqft

922 $ /sqft

1940 built

NEW

1 day on the market

$2,199,000

Est. $9,728/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 12:05pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 19, 2026 at 05:30am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 2138 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 2138 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 2138 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 2138 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 2138 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

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Kitchen Island Photo of 2138 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 2138 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 2138 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 2138 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

An exceptional opportunity on one of Dundarave's most coveted blocks. Perched high on Nelson Avenue, this 50 x 122 ft property captures spectacular, unobstructed south facing views across the city skyline, Stanley Park and all the way to UBC. The existing 4 bedroom home offers 2 bedrooms up and 2 down, including a separate 1 bedroom suite. Restore and reimagine the existing home or take advantage of this remarkable lot to build a dream residence designed around the panoramic outlook. Properties on this elevated stretch of Nelson are rarely available, offering an incredible combination of views, location and potential. Just minutes from Dundarave Village, top schools, beaches, recreation and the seawall.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full, Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Vinyl, Carpet
Foundation	Block

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Water, Stanley Park, UBC
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,199,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2385
Year Built	1940
Age Of Building	86
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Basement Entry
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Carport Multiple, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	2

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6100
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	50
MLS^® #	R3156838
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Dundarave
City	West Vancouver
Postal Code	V7V 2P7
Gross Taxes	$8,262.25
Zoning	RS5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3156838 / Active	08-18-2026	$2,199,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Dining Room	12'4 x 12'4 ft
Main Level	Living Room	20'4 x 20'4 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'7 x 11'7 ft
Below	Bedroom	17'6 x 17'6 ft
Below	Family Room	21'10 x 21'10 ft
Below	Bedroom	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Below	Utility	20'5 x 20'5 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	19'7 x 19'7 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

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, Secondary
Collingwood School: Above Average 1.5 km 9.4/10
Elementary, Secondary
Collingwood School: Above Average 1.5 km 9.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound 21 St @ Ottawa Ave (Flag): 0.12 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 6.93 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 48.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 9.4%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 46.2%
Employment Rate: Average 64.5%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
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

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 6.93 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How DUNDARAVE compares

This property

1 DOM

Very fast

Dundarave avg

43 DOM

Average

West vancouver avg

43 DOM

Slower market

2138 Nelson Avenue has a sell-speed score of 38/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 7.9% and an area average of 43 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 508 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 2P7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7V 2P7, 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 (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: North Vancouver Mahon Park, North Vancouver (~6.4 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

Restaurants (6 nearby)

Sorrento's pizza · 882 m · Restaurant
Casa mia · 891 m · Restaurant
Zen japanese restaurant · 916 m · Restaurant

Groceries (3 nearby)

The modern pantry · 909 m · Bakery
Sebastian and co fine meats · 946 m · Butcher
The bakehouse · 990 m · Bakery

Shopping (1 nearby)

N&n hair studio · 884 m · Beauty Shop

Cafes (1 nearby)

Delany's coffee house · 969 m · Cafe

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound marine dr @ 21 st · 988 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

13 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 600 m
West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 680 m
Irwin Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 875 m
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Chartwell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
Collingwood School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.50 KM
Sentinel Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Hollyburn Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.57 KM
Mulgrave School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
Westcot Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
West Bay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Ecole Cedardale	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.2 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
St. Anthony's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2138 Nelson Ave, West Vancouver, BC

2138 Nelson Ave, West Vancouver, BC Burrard 6.9 km

88 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
88 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
102 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
109 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
113 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
114 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

2138 Nelson Ave, West Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 6.9 km from Burrard, with a 88 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound 21 St @ Ottawa Ave (Flag) (0.12 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (51/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 2138 Nelson Avenue

Car-Dependent 57

Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 51

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 55

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $689

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Financing 80% of the $2,199,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $9,088/month in total estimated carrying costs, $689 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 18, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $5,274/month in rental income, leaving a -$4,011/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 59% down.

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