Home West Vancouver, BC West Bay 3248 Marine Drive

3248 Marine Dr, West Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3121557

122 days on the market

$5,798,000

Est. Mortgage $25,650/mo

Listing updated: Aug 6, 2026 at 10:27am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 12:45am

5 Beds

3 Baths

3768 sqft

1539 $ /sqft

1930 built

122 days on the market

$5,798,000

Est. $25,650/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 6, 2026 at 10:27am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 12:45am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 3248 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 3248 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 3248 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 3248 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 3248 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 3248 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 3248 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 3248 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 3248 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 3248 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC

Enjoy stunning, unobstructed OCEAN VIEWS from this Mid-century modern gem! Featured in the July 1961 edition of Western Homes & Living, this WATERFRONT home is a Fred Hollingsworth classic. First time on the market in over 70 years, it offers an opportunity to restore a piece of history. A Japanese garden with koi pond welcomes you to the original condition 3700sqft 5 bed, 3 bath home. Many spectacular architectural details remain intact including Mid-century stained glass windows, recessed ceilings, 2 concrete fireplaces, Roman brick feature wall & terrazzo floors. Rare, level, sandy walkout beachfront features fabulous city and south views with direct ocean access. Highly sought after West Bay location close to Dundarave Village. Call for your private showing!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Partially Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Forced Air
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Wall/Wall/Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony, Private Yard
View Description	WATERFRONT
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$5,798,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3768
Year Built	1930
Age Of Building	96
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	Carport Multiple, Front Access, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	7705
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3121557
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	West Bay
City	West Vancouver
Postal Code	V7V 1M7
Gross Taxes	$28,620.47
Zoning	RS4 & M1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3121557 / Active	05-07-2026	$5,798,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	19'8 x 19'8 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	16'8 x 16'8 ft
Main Level	Family Room	18'1 x 18'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	13'9 x 13'9 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Foyer	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Above Level	Living Room	15'3 x 15'3 ft
Above Level	Kitchen	9'7 x 9'7 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	13'5 x 13'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13'5 x 13'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'9 x 12'9 ft
Below	Recreation Room	21'7 x 21'7 ft
Below	Bedroom	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Below	Workshop	14'7 x 14'7 ft
Below	Laundry	14'7 x 14'7 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. & Heller Murch Realty & Heller Murch 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 1.32 km 9.2/10
Elementary, Secondary
Mulgrave School: Above Average 1.32 km 9.2/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Marine Dr @ Travers Ave: 0.04 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 8.75 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: 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

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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 — 8.75 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 WEST BAY compares

This property

122 DOM

Slower than area

West Bay avg

43 DOM

Average

West Vancouver avg

43 DOM

Faster market

3248 Marine Drive 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 1M7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7V 1M7, 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 3.8 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver (~6 km). Annual avg AQHI 0 — 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

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound westmount rd @ cedaridge place · 960 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

5 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
West Bay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 415 m
Mulgrave School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Collingwood School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.74 KM
Irwin Park Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Cypress Park Primary	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.37 KM

Pre-computed routes from 3248 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC

3248 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC Burrard 8.7 km

110 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
110 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
124 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
131 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
135 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
136 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
11 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
23 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
28 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
24 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
20 min

Calculate your commute

3248 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 8.7 km from Burrard, with a 110 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Marine Dr @ Travers Ave (0.04 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (42/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 3248 Marine Drive

Car-Dependent 10

Walk Score - Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Some Transit 42

Transit Score - Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 21

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Property Taxes $2,385

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Financing 80% of the $5,798,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $24,529/month in total estimated carrying costs, $2,385 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 6, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $13,379/month in rental income, leaving a -$11,512/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 62% down.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

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