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$3,788,000

1236 DUCHESS AVENUE

West Vancouver · MLS® R3137474

5 bed · 6 bath · 3,059 sq ft · 4,026 sq ft lot · 2 parking

House · Single Family · built 2023 · 113 days on market

Listed by Caroline Yuen, 88West Realty

Realtor's description

Modern luxury comes to life in this exceptional contemporary Ambleside home, elevated by breathtaking ocean views. The over 3000 sq ft, 5 bedroom state of the art custom design features high-end finishes enhanced by abundant natural light, year round A/C comfort, Euroline windows - and showcases a beautiful primary with spa inspired ensuite, plus a legal separate entry suite below. The upstairs open-concept layout is centred around a gourmet kitchen, seamlessly connecting living and dining areas - effortlessly flowing to a spacious entertainment balcony, perfect for indoor-outdoor living, where sweeping ocean views take centre stage. Near top schools and endless amenities, the garage with back lane access offers exceptional convenience, complementing the home´s elevated lifestyle

Property details

Type: House, Single Family
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6
Living area: 3,059 sq ft
Lot: 4,026 sq ft
Parking: 2
Year built: 2023
Property tax: $9,626 / yr
Days on market: 113
MLS®: R3137474

Features

Central location
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Price check

Above typical for the area (+28%)

2026 assessment: $3,892,000 · asking is -2.7%
Price per sq ft: $1,238 vs $968 median for houses in West Vancouver for sale (356)

An estimate from public BC Assessment records, registered sales and the listings for sale right now, not an appraisal. Condition, renovations, views and lot all move real value.

Property insights

On market 113 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 65 days; median for 390 houses for sale; this one 113 days

Houses in West Vancouver. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$3,892,000	$12,605

The listing shows $9,626 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times West Vancouver's residential tax rate for that year (Province of BC, local government statistics). Leaves out the home owner grant, parcel taxes and utility charges; the city's tax notice is the real figure.

Monthly cost

$17,306/mo

Mortgage $16,504 · Tax $802

20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing.

estimated payment

$16,504/ monthly

loan $3,030,400

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $757,60020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 9, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $1,920,786
property transfer tax: $107,400; BC general rate
cash to close: $865,000; down + PTT
total paid: $4,951,186

Estimates only. Rates change daily and lenders qualify at the stress-test rate; first-time-buyer and newly-built PTT exemptions aren't applied. Talk to a mortgage broker before you offer.