2956 Palmerston Ave, West Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3175698
2956 Palmerston Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V 2X3
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Property Details for 2956 Palmerston Avenue
Elegant gated estate with busket & football court, offering nearly 11,000 sq.ft. of refined living on a rare 0.9-acre property designed for exceptional indoor/outdoor lifestyle. A dramatic foyer with soaring 30’ ceilings introduces grand principal rooms, a gourmet kitchen with adjoining family area, private office, guest suite and multiple powder rooms. Upstairs features a luxurious primary retreat with spa-inspired ensuite and walk-in, plus four generous bedrooms. The lower level is built for entertaining with recreation room, wet bar, wine cellar, media room & a self-contained nanny suite. Outdoors, enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens, resort-style pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, gazebo, expansive lawn and sport court. Complete with dual 2-car garage & a flat driveway. Private showing.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 3890 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Fireplace | 4 |
| Heating Type | Hot Water, Radiant |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| View Description | Water |
| Roof | Wood |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Building Details
| Price | $10,800,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 7 |
| Total Bathrooms | 8 |
| Full Bathrooms | 6 |
| Half Bathrooms | 2 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 10685 |
| Year Built | 1995 |
| Age Of Building | 31 |
| 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 |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Tandem, Front Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 8 |
| Rental Suites | Other |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 39160 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 132 |
| MLS® # | R3175698 |
| Area | West Vancouver |
| Neighbourhood | Altamont |
| City | West Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V7V 2X3 |
| Gross Taxes | $59,654.67 |
| Zoning | RS2 |
Property Timeline
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 28'0 x 28'0 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 18'1 x 18'1 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 20'9 x 20'9 ft |
| Main Level | Family Room | 27'62 x 27'62 ft |
| Main Level | Office | 19'8 x 19'8 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 17'2 x 17'2 ft |
| Main Level | Walk-In Closet | 10'7 x 10'7 ft |
| Main Level | Mud Room | 12'5 x 12'5 ft |
| Main Level | Storage | 7'6 x 7'6 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 10'4 x 10'4 ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 20'2 x 20'2 ft |
| Above Level | Dressing Room | 14'11 x 14'11 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 18'1 x 18'1 ft |
| Above Level | Walk-In Closet | 11'1 x 11'1 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 15'7 x 15'7 ft |
| Above Level | Walk-In Closet | 8'7 x 8'7 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 16'2 x 16'2 ft |
| Above Level | Walk-In Closet | 8'7 x 8'7 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 18'0 x 18'0 ft |
| Above Level | Nook | 12'5 x 12'5 ft |
| Above Level | Laundry | 10'6 x 10'6 ft |
| Basement Level | Recreation Room | 28'0 x 28'0 ft |
| Basement Level | Living Room | 29'8 x 29'8 ft |
| Basement Level | Media Room | 17'4 x 17'4 ft |
| Basement Level | Bar Room | 11'1 x 11'1 ft |
| Basement Level | Wine Room | 10'1 x 10'1 ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 16'7 x 16'7 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Yes | #5 |
| Main Level | No | #2 |
| Main Level | No | #2 |
| Above Level | Yes | #5 |
| Above Level | Yes | #5 |
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 & Neighbourhood
Private Schools
- Elementary, Secondary
- Mulgrave School
- Above Average 0.89 km
- Elementary, Secondary
- Mulgrave School
- Above Average 0.89 km
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Westbound Marine Dr @ 29 St
- 0.4 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Burrard Stn
- 8.29 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Low
- Violent Crime Rate
- Low
- Property Crime Rate
- Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Above Average 50.4%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Below Average 7.1%
- Owner Occupied
- Below Average 44.7%
- Employment Rate
- Average 64.1%
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
2956 Palmerston Avenue has a sell-speed score of 26/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 20.1% above comparable active properties in Altamont. 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 2X3
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7V 2X3, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 3.8 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver (~6.6 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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
Transit (1 nearby)
- Bus stop southbound 25 st @ mathers ave · 995 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
6 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West Bay Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance637 m
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Mulgrave School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance889 m
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Collingwood School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.03 KM
|
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Irwin Park Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.30 KM
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West Vancouver Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.51 KM
|
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West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.53 KM
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Pre-computed routes from 2956 Palmerston Ave, West Vancouver, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront104 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown118 min
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SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way125 min
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Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse129 min
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YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport130 min
By car (off-peak)
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview10 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy23 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way27 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd24 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island20 min
Calculate your commute
2956 Palmerston Ave, West Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 8.3 km from Burrard, with a 104 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Marine Dr @ 29 St (0.4 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (46/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 2956 Palmerston Avenue
Walk Score - Car-Dependent
Transit Score - Some Transit
Bikeable 22
Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Altamont, West Vancouver
Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in West Vancouver, similar Single Family Residences average $8,990,000 across 2 active listings — this listing is 20.1% above the West Vancouver average.
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