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1715 W 68TH AVENUE

Vancouver,S.W. Marine
Address1715 W 68TH AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6P 2V9
List Price$2,498,000Est. $11,682/month
Beds3
Baths2
Sq Ft2,400
TypeSingle Family Residence
StructureResidential Detached
Year Built1953
Size2,400 sqft
Lot Size6,690 sq ft
Parking—
Taxes$11,325.9 /yr (2026)
StatusFor Sale
MLS®#R3153726
Walk Score89
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Listed ByRoyal LePage Sussex
MLS RECIPROCITY

Property Description1715 W 68TH AVENUE, Vancouver, BC

Watershed House by Ernest Wellwood is now live online. As the story reveals, "A home woven almost completely into its landscape." Built in 1953 by engineer Ernest Wellwood in Vancouver's S.W. Marine neighbourhood, this post-and-beam residence unfolds through five garden rooms designed by UBC landscape architect Dean Gregory, with ponds, a running creek, a river-rock fireplace, and a granite chimney built from monument offcuts — held and shaped by one family for nearly four decades. Read the full story online and discover why this quietly considered residence represents a defining chapter in West Coast Modern architecture.

This Single Family Residence home located at 1715 W 68th Avenue, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 1 days. This property is listed at $2,498,000 with an estimated mortgage of $11,682* per month. It has 3 beds, 2 bathrooms, and is 2,400 square feet. The property was built in 1953. 1715 W 68th Avenue, Vancouver BC V6P 2V9 is in the S.W. Marine Houses neighbourhood Vancouver. Marpole, South Granville and Oakridge VW are nearby neighborhoods.

Facts & FeaturesProperty facts for 1715 W 68TH AVENUE, Vancouver

Property

Area Minor
S.W. Marine
Postal Code
V6P 2V9
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1,953
Size (Interior)
2,400 sqft
Building Area Total
2,400 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-08-07

Inside

Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
Flooring
Other
Fireplace
1
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Bedrooms
3
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Deck
Fireplace Features
Gas

Building

Roof
Torch-On
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
Finished
Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Residential Detached
Levels
Two
Construction
Frame Wood, Concrete (Exterior)
Exterior Features
Balcony, Private Yard

Parking

Parking Features
None
Garage
No

Fees

Taxes
$11,325.9
Tax Year
2,026

Utilities

Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Sewer
Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water Source
Public

Land

Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot Features
Central Location, Private
Lot Size (sq ft)
6,690
Lot Size (acres)
0.15
Frontage
60
Lot Size Dimensions
60 x 111
Lot Size Area
6,690

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3153726
Ownership
Freehold NonStrata
Age
73 years
Main Floor Finished Area
1,200 sqft
Listing Source
GVR – FVREB – CADREB – BCNREB – Resi

Additional Property Details

Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Basement Finished Area
Main Floor Finished Area
Main Level Bathrooms
Age of Building
Legal Description
Distance to Transit
Fireplace Features
Patio & Porch
Fencing
Covered Parking Places

Rooms

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Sold HistoryListing records and last sold date for 1715 W 68TH AVENUE, Vancouver

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Tax history for 1715 W 68th Ave - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$2,541,000 + $70,800$2,611,800

Location

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NeighbourhoodNearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 1715 68th Avenue, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$2,498,000Aug 7, 2026
Vancouver$1,956,975Aug 7, 2026
S.W. Marine$3,062,929Aug 7, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • Safeway Marpole0.42 km
  • T & T Supermarket2.23 km
  • Can-Trust Grocery2.78 km

Malls

  • Union Square Shopping Centre2.85 km
  • Yaohan Centre2.89 km
  • Continental Shopping Centre3.08 km

Pharmacy

  • Safeway Pharmacy0.41 km

Liquor

  • BC Liquor Stores0.41 km

Libraries

  • Vancouver Public Library, Marpole Branch0.45 km
  • Vancouver Public Library, Kerrisdale Branch2.60 km

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP2.23 km
  • Dunbar Theatre4.80 km

Restaurants

  • Talay Thai Restaurant0.40 km
  • Daimo Noodle Express Hong Kong Style Chinese Restaurant0.43 km
  • Red Star Seafood Restaurant0.45 km

Nightlife

  • The Yard Cafe0.47 km
  • Milltown Bar & Grill0.94 km
  • Gallery Vancouver | a Premier Nightlife Entertainment Experience1.18 km

Arenas

  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club6.06 km
  • Pacific Coliseum at the PNE6.48 km

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • Oxygen Yoga & Fitness0.40 km
  • Club Olympia Rhythmic Gymnastics0.48 km

Golf

  • Riverside Golf Vancouver1.03 km
  • Marine Drive Golf Club1.20 km
  • The Golf Shop1.21 km

Hospitals

  • BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre3.95 km
  • BC Children's Hospital4.04 km

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • Riverview Park0.17 km
  • Fraser River Park0.46 km
  • William Mackie Park0.52 km

Trails Nearby

  • Fraser River Trail - Hudson Gateway1.38 km
  • Cora Brown Trail1.76 km
  • Admiralty trail head1.79 km

Public Recreation Center

  • Marpole Community Centre1.44 km
  • Sea Island Community Centre2.13 km
  • Kerrisdale Community Centre2.58 km

Museum

  • Richmond Art Gallery5.19 km
  • 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum5.72 km

University & College

  • Langara College3.63 km
  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Richmond Campus4.19 km
  • VanWest College4.90 km

Preschools

  • Vancouver Hebrew Academy0.63 km

Downtown

  • Downtown Richmond5.01 km

Skytrain Station

  • Templeton Station Skytrain1.52 km

Bus Stations

  • Northbound Oak St @ W 67 Ave0.09 km
  • Southbound Oak St @ W 72 Ave0.11 km
  • Southbound Oak St @ W 70 Ave0.12 km
  • Westbound W 64 Ave @ Adera St0.27 km
  • Northbound Granville St @ W 67 Ave0.28 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)3.00 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound8.83 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay20.32 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express8.73 km

Elementary

  • David Lloyd George0.70 km
  • David Lloyd George Elementary0.72 km
  • Dr R E McKechnie0.89 km

Secondary

  • Sir Winston Churchill Secondary1.84 km
  • Sir Winston Churchill1.89 km
  • Royal Canadian College2.04 km

About: 1715 W 68TH AVENUE, Vancouver

If this detached house doesn't check all the boxes for your dream home, view the other 4,588 detached houses in Vancouver.

This freehold detached house was built in 1953 and is currently listed at $1,041 per square foot. The property sits on a 6,690 sq ft lot with 60 feet of frontage. The property offers 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $11,326 in 2026.

1715 W 68TH AVENUE is in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia and found in the community of S.W. Marine in Vancouver.

Nearby neighbourhoods include South Granville, Marpole and Oakridge VW. 68th has 6 homes currently on the market, while the district of S.W. Marine has 38 postings on the market. That's just 0.8% of the 4,588 total listings for sale in the city of Vancouver. In S.W. Marine, the average asking price for a detached house is $3,029,689, which translates to a monthly mortgage payment of around $14,169.* This is 1.5 times the average price of $1,956,527 for a similar detached house in the city of Vancouver.

S.W. Marine listed detached houses average 2,591 sq ft, 4 beds, and 4 baths.

The community around 1715 W 68TH AVENUE has more detached houses for sale than townhouses.

The monthly payment amount is an approximation calculated loan requiring a 20% down payment at a 5% rate for a 5-year mortgage term

MLS®#: R3153726 · $2,498,000 · 3 bedroom detached house in S.W. Marine Vancouver.

FAQs About 1715 68th Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of this house?
1715 68th Avenue, MLS® R3153726 has a size of 2,400 sqft and a lot size of 6,690 sqft. This is below the average square footage for house in the S.W. Marine neighbourhood, which is 3,751 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 1715 68th Avenue, Vancouver?
Nearby secondary schools include Sir Winston Churchill, Royal Canadian College and Magee. Nearby elementary schools include David Lloyd George, Dr R E McKechnie and St Anthony of Padua.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this house at 1715 68th Avenue, MLS® R3153726.
What are annual taxes for 1715 68th Avenue, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $11,326 per year based on 2026 tax year reports.
Is 1715 68th Avenue, Vancouver, walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 89, this home is considered very walkable with many errands that can be accomplished by foot and close transit options.
How does 1715 68th Avenue compare to other homes selling in S.W. Marine, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 44.3% below average house prices for S.W. Marine and has been on the market for 143 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.