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$3,999,000

3848 W 38TH AVENUE

Vancouver · MLS® R3160200

7 bed · 6 bath · 4,284 sq ft · 8,193 sq ft lot · 2 parking

House · Single Family · built 1984 · 36 days on market

Listed by Morning Yu, Laboutique Realty

Beautifully updated and carefully maintained home in prestigious West Dunbar. Situated on an exceptional 50 x 166 ft south-facing lot of approximately 8,192 sq. ft., this property offers over 4,280 sq. ft. of spacious living space on a peaceful, ree-lined street. The lower-level suite features its own kitchen and private entrance, providing excellent rental income potential Conveniently located within walking distance to St. George's School and Crofton House School, and minutes from UBC, golf courses, Southlands Elementary, Point Grey Secondary, Dunbar Community Centre, shops, banks and restaurants. Move in and enjoy, hold as an investment, or rent out for strong income potential. A rare opportunity in one of Vancouver's most desirable neighbourhoods!

Type: House, Single Family
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6
Living area: 4,284 sq ft
Lot: 8,193 sq ft
Parking: 2
Year built: 1984
Property tax: $17,296 / yr
Days on market: 36
MLS®: R3160200

Below typical for the area (-7.6%)

2026 assessment: $3,803,000 · asking is +5.2%
Price per sq ft: $933 vs $1,011 median for houses in Vancouver for sale (1710)

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.

Central location
All

On market 36 days

Listed now: 56 days; median for 1720 houses for sale; this one 36 days

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

FloodplainNo
Not within a designated floodplain on the provincial floodplain maps. These maps are historical and don't cover every river or the coast.
Source: Province of BC, Mapped Floodplains in BC
Agricultural Land ReserveNo
Not inside the Agricultural Land Reserve on the provincial map.
Source: Agricultural Land Commission, ALR boundary
HeritageNo
Not on the BC Register of Historic Places or in a heritage conservation area.
Source: BC Heritage Branch, historic places and conservation areas

From public government maps, matched to the listing's map pin. Maps can be out of date or miss a lot line; confirm with the municipality.

Nearest public schools, by distance

Elementary Southlands Elementary610 m
Elementary Kerrisdale Annex1.0 km
Secondary Prince of Wales Secondary2.3 km
Secondary Lord Byng Secondary2.5 km

The nearest school isn't always the catchment school. The Vancouver School Board doesn't publish catchment maps; check this address with the VSB school locator. School locations: City of Vancouver open data.

$18,865/mo

Mortgage $17,423 · Tax $1,441

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

estimated payment

$17,423/ monthly

loan $3,199,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $799,80020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 7, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $2,027,778
property transfer tax: $117,950; BC general rate
cash to close: $917,750; down + PTT
total paid: $5,226,978

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.

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