503 1730 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver BC V7V 1P9 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3150089
503 1730 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V 1P9
West Vancouver Condos for Sale
Property Details for 503 1730 Duchess Avenue
Spectacular water and city views enjoyed from this lovingly cared for and tastefully updated 2 bed 2 bath 950 sq/ft suite in Wedgewood Terrace. The ultimate location in the heart of Ambleside, just steps to all your needs, shopping, restaurants, seawall, transit, and Ambleside Park! Oversized balcony and unobstructed views from every room make this the perfect home to enjoy for years to come. Beautiful outdoor pool, manicured gardens, 2 parking spaces, storage locker and maintenance fees include, property taxes, cable, heat, hot water, gardening and live in caretaker. This is a special place to call home. Incredible value here!!
Building Details
| Price | $829,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 962 |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Age Of Building | 63 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Unit Style | Inside unit |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Cable/Satellite, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Taxes |
| Building Name | Wedgwood Terrace |
| Ownership Type | Shares in Co-operative |
| Maintenance Fee | $1,183 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Cable/Satellite, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Taxes |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Carport Multiple, Side Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Strata Restrictions | Age Restrictions,Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Not Allowed,Smoking Restrictions,Age Restricted 19+ |
| Pet Restrictions | Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (One), Yes With Restrictions |
| Units In Development | 31 |
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Top |
| Interior Features | Elevator |
| Fireplace | 0 |
| Heating Type | Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas |
| Laundry | Common Area |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Mixed |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| View Description | Gorgeous Water and city VIew! |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
Lot & Land
| MLS® # | R3150089 |
|---|---|
| Area | West Vancouver |
| Neighbourhood | Ambleside |
| City | West Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V7V 1P9 |
| Gross Taxes | 0 |
| Zoning | MF |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3150089 / Active | 07-27-2026 | $829,000 |
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 13'0 x 13'0 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 8'3 x 8'3 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 8'0 x 8'0 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 13'6 x 13'6 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 9'8 x 9'8 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Yes | #2 |
| Main Level | No | #4 |
Listed by: Sotheby's International Realty Canada
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 5.74 km · crime low · sell-speed score 22/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low
Map & Neighbourhood
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Shopping (57 nearby)
- Peony beauty and medical spa club · 81 m · Beauty Shop
- Save on cuts · 93 m · Hairdresser
- Salon milano · 96 m · Hairdresser
Restaurants (31 nearby)
- Tenton ramen & tonkatsu · 93 m · Restaurant
- Ssal sushi & grill · 93 m · Restaurant
- Hatam · 94 m · Restaurant
Groceries (10 nearby)
- Gandoum bakery · 93 m · Bakery
- 16th street liquor store · 270 m · Beverages
- Savary island pie company · 270 m · Bakery
Cafes (7 nearby)
- Starbucks · 125 m · Cafe
- The anchor eatery · 304 m · Cafe
- Crema cafe & bar · 393 m · Cafe
Healthcare (6 nearby)
- Hollyburn pharmacy · 141 m · Healthcare
- Pure integrative pharmacy · 184 m · Healthcare
- Shoppers drug mart · 208 m · Healthcare
Transit (1 nearby)
- Bus stop eastbound mathers ave @ 15 st · 997 m · Transit
Private Schools
- Elementary
- St. Anthony's
- Above Average 2.09 km 8.5/10
- Elementary, Secondary
- Collingwood School
- Above Average 2.64 km 9.4/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Southbound 17 St @ 500 Block (Flag)
- 0.05 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Burrard Stn
- 5.74 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Low
- Violent Crime Rate
- Low
- Property Crime Rate
- Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Above Average 41.3%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Below Average 7.2%
- Owner Occupied
- Below Average 25.8%
- Employment Rate
- Below Average 35.3%
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
503 1730 Duchess Avenue has a sell-speed score of 22/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 35.9% above comparable active properties in Ambleside. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 6.7% and an area average of 110 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 30 competing homes currently listed, this property has relatively low competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.
Climate Risk for V7V 1P9
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7V 1P9, 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 3.9 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: North Vancouver Mahon Park, North Vancouver (~5.6 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.1 — Low Risk.
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.
Schools NearBy
11 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
West Vancouver Inglewood Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.3 / 10 |
Distance619 m
|
Hollyburn Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance636 m
|
West Vancouver Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.9 / 10 |
Distance839 m
|
Ridgeview Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.5 / 10 |
Distance1.16 KM
|
Irwin Park Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.7 / 10 |
Distance1.51 KM
|
Sentinel Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.5 / 10 |
Distance1.91 KM
|
Chartwell Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.0 / 10 |
Distance1.91 KM
|
St. Anthony's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.5 / 10 |
Distance2.09 KM
|
Westcot Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.8 / 10 |
Distance2.14 KM
|
Ecole Cedardale |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.2 / 10 |
Distance2.18 KM
|
Collingwood School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.1 / 10 |
Distance2.64 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 503 1730 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront74 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown88 min
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SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way95 min
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Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse99 min
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YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport100 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview7 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy19 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way23 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd22 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island18 min
Calculate your commute
503 1730 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 5.7 km from Burrard, with a 74 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound 17 St @ 500 Block (Flag) (0.05 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (55/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 503 1730 Duchess Avenue
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Good Transit
Bike Score - Bikeable
Costs & calculators
Monthly cost about $4,524/month · rent estimate $3,014/month · owning catches up with renting by year 23 · cash flow if rented −$1,713/month
Mortgage Calculator for 503 1730 Duchess Avenue
The estimated monthly cost of 503 1730 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver is $4,524: $3,341 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $1,183 strata fee.
Investment Cashflow Calculator
If 503 1730 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver were rented at $3,014 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,713 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 62% down would break even.
Estateblock Rent Estimate for 503 1730 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver
Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$899/mo (year 1) → ~$2,092/mo (year 20) → ~$3,120/mo (year 29).
EstateBlock estimates 503 1730 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver would rent for about $3,014 a month.
Rent vs own: 503 1730 Duchess Avenue
Rent vs own
Owning catches up by year 23
With 20% down ($165,800) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap
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 503 1730 Duchess Avenue, West Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 23, with $59,100 of principal paid off by year 5 and $132,897 by year 10.
Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Ambleside, West Vancouver
Based on 2 comparable active apartments/condos in Ambleside, the average asking price is $610,000. This listing is priced 35.9% above the neighbourhood average.
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Walkability & Transit Near 503 1730 Duchess Avenue
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Good Transit
Bike Score - Bikeable
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