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About this home

Classic Shaughnessy character home on a generous 80’x140’ lot with beautifully manicured gardens. This 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers 4,103 sqft of traditional charm and space to reimagine. Gracious cross-hall living and dining rooms, family room and office on the main, with original hardwood floors, wainscotting, and elegant banister still intact. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, and downstairs is a finished basement with rec rooms, laundry and ample storage. Double car garage. Centrally located with easy access to Downtown, Richmond, and YVR, plus just minutes to Kerrisdale, Oakridge, and Vancouver’s top schools. Potential future multi-family redevelopment with neighbouring properties. Easy to show by appointment

Home facts

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2 full + 1 half
Interior: 4,103 sq ft
Lot size: 11,200 sq ft
Year built: 1928
Storeys: 2
Parking: 5
Property type: Single Family Residence
Basement: Full
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Fireplaces: 2
Area: Vancouver West
Sub-area: Shaughnessy
Listed: Hidden until you accept the VOW terms
Structure: Residential Detached
PID: Hidden until you accept the VOW terms

Features and inclusions

Appliances: Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Flooring: Hidden until you accept the VOW terms
Construction: Hidden until you accept the VOW terms
Roof: Hidden until you accept the VOW terms
Parking: Garage Double, Front Access
Lot: Central Location, Recreation Nearby
Community: Shopping Nearby

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Listed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services. Data from BCRES. Last updated Nov 7, 2026, 8:42 AM.

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 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Monthly and upfront costs

Uses the posted 5-year rate (5.19%), 20% down and a 25-year amortization.

Monthly ownership costs

Principal and interest: $18,428
Property tax: $1,133/mo
Home insurance: $150/mo
Estimated monthly total: $19,711

Purchase snapshot

List price: $3,888,000
Down payment: $777,600 (20%)
Estimated mortgage: $3,110,400

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Neighbourhood

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Walk to Kin's Farm Market21 min

Bike to Oakridge-41st Avenue8 min

Walk to Oakridge-41st Avenue27 min

Drive to downtown Vancouver13 min

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Most listed

Detached · 41%

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Who lives here

Statistics Canada area 59150666 · Vancouver

Median age: 46
Renter households: 19%
Average household size: 3.2
Median household income: $200,000

Population (2021): 427
Median rent: $5,000
Owner shelter cost: $3,840
30%+ of income on shelter: 44%
Owner households: 81%
Households with kids: 35%
Immigrants: 57%
Post-secondary: 68%
Average home value (2021): $8,200,000

Breakdown

Under $5,0004.5% · 5

$10,000 to $14,9994.5% · 5

$30,000 to $34,9994.5% · 5

$40,000 to $44,9994.5% · 5

$80,000 to $89,9994.5% · 5

$90,000 to $99,9994.5% · 5

$125,000 to $149,9994.5% · 5

$150,000 to $199,9999.1% · 10

$200,000 and over59.1% · 65

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile, dissemination area 59150666.

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