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$1,799,999

2739 E 8TH AVENUE

Vancouver · MLS® R3154148

5 bed · 3 bath · 2,604 sq ft · 4,014 sq ft lot · 6 parking

House · Single Family · built 1981 · 60 days on market

Listed by Josh Spence, Royal LePage Sterling Realty

Realtor's description

An exceptional opportunity in the heart of East Vancouver! This quality custom-built home has been meticulously maintained, offering a truly move-in-ready property with options for every type of buyer. The bright and spacious upper level features 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, large primary suite, while the lower level offers a separate 2 bed, 1 bath suite - an ideal mtg helper or extended family space. Situated on a desirable 33 x 122 lot with a fully fenced yard, laneway access & ample parking from the rear driveway. Perfect for families looking for a beautiful home with income potential, investors seeking a solid long-term hold, or buyers looking for development with potential up to 4 dwellings. A rare combination of quality, flexibility & future opportunity in a fantastic Vancouver location. Open house 12-2pm on Sunday August 16th.

Property details

Type: House, Single Family
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Living area: 2,604 sq ft
Lot: 4,014 sq ft
Parking: 6
Year built: 1981
Property tax: $8,317 / yr
Days on market: 60
MLS®: R3154148

Features

Central location
All

Price check

Below typical for the area (-32%)

2026 assessment: $1,727,000 · asking is +4.2%
Price per sq ft: $691 vs $1,012 median for houses in Vancouver for sale (1713)

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 60 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 56 days; median for 1823 houses for sale; this one 60 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$1,727,000	$5,807

The listing shows $8,317 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times 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

$8,535/mo

Mortgage $7,842 · Tax $693

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

estimated payment

$7,842/ monthly

loan $1,439,999

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $360,00020%+ 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: $912,728
property transfer tax: $34,000; BC general rate
cash to close: $394,000; down + PTT
total paid: $2,352,727

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.

If you rented it out

Suite rent: $1,692/mo
Your cost after the suite: $7,154/mo; vs $8,710 without it

Suite rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $7,842 · tax $693 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 3+ bedroom (1-bedroom for the suite) in East Hastings, Vancouver (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). Averages include long-time tenants, so new leases usually ask more; houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.

BC rules for landlords

Short-term rentals are limited to the host's principal residence in most communities. gov.bc.ca
Rent increases are capped once a year at the province's set amount. gov.bc.ca
The speculation and vacancy tax applies in many areas to homes not lived in or rented out. gov.bc.ca
Vancouver also charges an empty homes tax. vancouver.ca
Selling within two years of buying can trigger the BC home flipping tax. gov.bc.ca

Location

Lot outline: 373 m² (4,015 sq ft) · PID 014-665-093. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board

Elementary Maquinna Elementaryhomes in this catchment
600 m away · 2684 2nd Ave E, Vancouver · 604-713-4705
Secondary Vancouver Technical Secondaryhomes in this catchment
400 m away · 2600 Broadway E, Vancouver · 604-713-8215

From the Vancouver School Board's published catchment maps. A catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed seat, and French immersion and choice programs work differently. The district confirms catchment: check with its school locator.

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