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$720,000

703 1737 DUCHESS AVENUE

West Vancouver · MLS® R3173639

2 bed · 1 bath · 749 sq ft · 1 parking

Condo · Single Family · built 1980 · listed today

Listed by Mark Eilers, Stilhavn Real Estate Services

Realtor's description

Beautiful views, an unbeatable Ambleside location, and the sea just a short stroll away! This lovingly maintained 2-bedroom home is perfectly positioned just above John Lawson Park, with fantastic local shops, restaurants, and cafés all within easy walking distance. Thoughtful separation between the bedrooms offers plenty of privacy for guests, while the spacious, southwest-facing living area is the perfect place to unwind with a bevy and take in those gorgeous sunset views. A wonderful home in one of West Vancouver's most walkable neighbourhoods! *Images with furniture have been AI staged/edited*

Property details

Type: Condo, Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Living area: 749 sq ft
Parking: 1
Year built: 1980
Property tax: $2,312 / yr
Strata fee: $811 / mo ($1.08 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets not Allowed, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 0
MLS®: R3173639

Features

Central location
Cul-de-sac
Elevator
Pets not Allowed
Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Refrigerator

Price check

Below typical for the area (-17%)

Price per sq ft: $961 vs $1,153 median for condos in West Vancouver for sale (91)

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 0 days

The market here

Listed now: 56 days; median for 91 condos for sale; this one listed today

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

Monthly cost

$4,141/mo

Mortgage $3,137 · Tax $193 · Strata $811

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

estimated payment

$3,137/ monthly

loan $576,000

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $144,00020%+ 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: $365,091
property transfer tax: $12,400; BC general rate
cash to close: $156,400; down + PTT
total paid: $941,091

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

Rent: $3,252/mo
After all costs: −$1,184/mo
Cap rate: 3.3%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $3,137 · tax $193 · strata $811 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-bedroom in West 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
Selling within two years of buying can trigger the BC home flipping tax. gov.bc.ca