For Sale
28 days
- $3,099,000
- 4 bed
- 2 bath
- 2804 sqft
- Built in 1941
MLS® R3140153
•Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
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242 W 21ST AVENUE
Address242 W 21ST AVENUE, Vancouver BC V5Y 2E5
Beds5
Baths3
Sq Ft2,495
TypeSingle Family Residence
StructureResidential Detached
Year Built1939
Size2,495 sqft
Lot Size4,026 sq ft
Parking—
Taxes$12,049 /yr (2025)
StatusFor Sale
MLS®#R3123930
Walk Score91
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Listed ByOakwyn Realty Ltd.
Property Description242 W 21ST AVENUE, Vancouver, BC
Located in one of Vancouver’s most desirable Cambie neighborhood pockets, this beautifully maintained character home combines timeless charm with modern comfort. Rich hardwood flooring, elegant heritage details, and bright living spaces create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The spacious main floor offers excellent family living, while the kitchen features vaulted ceilings, skylights, and direct access to a sunny south-facing entertainment deck and private fenced backyard. Upstairs includes 3 generous bedrooms and a spa-inspired bathroom. The completely renovated 2-bedroom suite below with modern kitchen and finishes offers excellent flexibility for rental income or extended family. Steps to Cambie Village, Main Street, parks, shopping, restaurants, and the Canada Line.
This Single Family Residence home located at 242 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 64 days. This property is listed at $3,050,000 with an estimated mortgage of $14,264* per month. It has 5 beds, 3 bathrooms, and is 2,495 square feet. The property was built in 1939. 242 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Y 2E5 is in the Cambie Houses neighbourhood Vancouver. South Cambie, Main and Mount Pleasant VE are nearby neighborhoods.
Facts & FeaturesProperty facts for 242 W 21ST AVENUE, Vancouver
Property
- Area Minor
- Cambie
- Postal Code
- V5Y 2E5
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1,939
- Size (Interior)
- 2,495 sqft
- Building Area Total
- 2,495 sqft
- Area Major
- Vancouver West
- Property Type
- Residential
- Status
- Active
- Last Modified
- 2026-07-16
Inside
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile, Wall/Wall/Mixed
- Fireplace
- 1
- Rooms
- Above Grade Finished Area
- Below Grade Finished Area
- Kitchen Appliances
- Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Patio And Porch Features
- Patio, Deck
- Fireplace Features
- Gas
- Window Features
- Window Coverings
Building
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Floor Area Below Grade
- Basement
- Full, Exterior Entry
- Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Structure
- Residential Detached
- Levels
- Two
- Construction
- Frame Wood, Stucco
- Exterior Features
- Balcony, Private Yard
Parking
- Parking Features
- Additional Parking
- Garage
- No
Fees
- Taxes
- $12,049
- Tax Year
- 2,025
- Central A/C Included
- No
Utilities
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Sewer
- Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water Source
- Public
Highlights
- Community Features
- Shopping Nearby
Land
- Lot Size Units
- Square Feet
- Lot Features
- Central Location, Lane Access, Recreation Nearby
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 4,026
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.09
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Frontage
- 33
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 33 x 122
- Lot Size Area
- 4,026
Additional Media
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Listing Details
- MLS® Number
- R3123930
- Ownership
- Freehold NonStrata
- Age
- 87 years
- Main Floor Finished Area
- 978 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 242 W 21ST AVENUE, Vancouver
| MLS® # | Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXXXXXXXXX | Xxx XX, XXXX | Listed | — |
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Tax history for 242 W 21st Ave - BC Assessment
| Year | Land + Improvements | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,446,000 + $125,000 | $2,571,000 |
Location
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NeighbourhoodNearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 242 21st Avenue, Vancouver
| Area | Avg. Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| This Home | $3,198,000 | May 14, 2026 |
| Vancouver | $1,974,358 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Cambie | $2,275,185 | Jul 7, 2026 |
Amenities
Grocery Stores
- Veggie Favour Vegetarian Food Store0.56 km
- East West Market0.78 km
- Nesters Market1.00 km
Malls
- City Square Shopping Centre1.10 km
- Kingsgate Mall1.52 km
- Oakridge Centre Administration2.13 km
Pharmacy
- Pharmasave Health Centre0.41 km
Liquor
- Liquor Depot Cambie #8430.49 km
Libraries
- Vancouver Public Library, Terry Salman Branch0.87 km
- UBC Biomedical Branch Library1.54 km
Entertainment & Sports
Movie Theaters
- The Park Theatre0.44 km
- Reliance Theatre2.19 km
Restaurants
- 3G Vegetarian Restaurant0.44 km
- Baja Racing Sports Bar0.50 km
- June0.57 km
Nightlife
- June0.57 km
- Portland Craft0.68 km
- Published on Main0.69 km
Arenas
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club1.29 km
- Pacific Coliseum at the PNE1.54 km
Health and Fitness
Fitness
- Breeze Pilates0.38 km
- Symmetrix Kinesiology - Cambie Village0.43 km
Golf
- Vancouver Curling Club0.84 km
- GGC Virtual Golf Club0.91 km
- Little Mountain Putting Disc Golf Course1.39 km
Hospitals
- BC Children's Hospital - Mental Health Building1.12 km
- Mount Saint Joseph Hospital1.23 km
Parks
Parks Nearby
- Mount Pleasant Park0.64 km
- Grimmett Park0.67 km
- Hillcrest Park0.80 km
Trails Nearby
- Admiralty trail head4.95 km
- Fraser River Trail - River District Gateway5.65 km
- Fraser River Trail - Hudson Gateway5.98 km
Public Recreation Center
- Mount Pleasant Community Centre0.71 km
- Douglas Park Community Centre0.87 km
- Millennium Sports Facility0.99 km
Museum
- Science World2.45 km
- BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum2.68 km
University & College
- VanWest College0.35 km
- Centre for Digital Media2.26 km
- Columbia College2.42 km
Preschools
- Small Talk0.56 km
Downtown
- Downtown Vancouver3.40 km
Skytrain Station
- King Edward Station Skytrain0.55 km
Bus Stations
- Vancouver Minibus Rental0.19 km
- Southbound Fraser St @ E 21 Ave0.24 km
- Westbound E King Edward Ave @ St. George St0.34 km
- Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Kingsway0.35 km
- Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Ontario St0.36 km
Airports
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)8.00 km
Seabus
- Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound3.91 km
BC Ferries
- BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay17.96 km
West Coast Express
- Waterfront Station West Coast Express3.80 km
Elementary
- Edith Cavell0.49 km
- General Wolfe0.58 km
- Simon Fraser Elementary0.62 km
Secondary
- Sir Charles Tupper1.12 km
- Eric Hamber1.68 km
- Canada Royal Arts High School1.68 km
About: 242 W 21ST AVENUE, Vancouver
If this detached house isn't quite what you're looking for, view the other 4,704 single family homes for sale in Vancouver
This freehold detached house was built in 1939 and is currently listed at $1,222 per square foot. The property sits on a 4,026 sq ft lot with 33 feet of frontage. The property offers 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $12,049 in 2025.
Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 242 W 21ST AVENUE resides in the Cambie neighbourhood of Vancouver.
Other communities nearby are Marpole, S.W. Marine and South Vancouver. 21st has 21 homes currently on the market, while the district of Cambie has 181 postings on the market. This represents approximately 3.8% of the total 4,704 properties listed for sale in Vancouver. In Cambie, the average asking price for a detached house is $2,395,610, which translates to a monthly mortgage payment of around $11,204.* This is 1.2 times the average price of $1,971,644 for a similar detached house in the city of Vancouver.
Detached houses listed in Cambie are an average of 1,574 sq ft, with 3 beds and 2 baths.
The majority of properties for sale in the community around 242 W 21ST AVENUE are detached houses, not townhouses.
Monthly payments are an estimate based on a mortgage with 20% down @ 5% with a 5-yr mortgage rate
MLS®#: R3123930 · $3,050,000 · 5 bedroom detached house in Cambie Vancouver.
FAQs About 242 21st Avenue, Vancouver
What is the square footage of this house?
242 21st Avenue, MLS® R3123930 has a size of 2,495 sqft and a lot size of 4,026 sqft. This is below the average square footage for house in the Cambie neighbourhood, which is 2,749 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 242 21st Avenue, Vancouver?
Nearby secondary schools include Sir Charles Tupper, Eric Hamber and Canada Royal Arts High School. Nearby elementary schools include Edith Cavell, General Wolfe and Simon Fraser.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in this house at 242 21st Avenue, MLS® R3123930.
What are annual taxes for 242 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $12,049 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is 242 21st Avenue, Vancouver, walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 91, this home is considered a Walker's Paradise with daily errands do not require a car.
How does 242 21st Avenue compare to other homes selling in Cambie, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 34.3% below average house prices for Cambie and has been on the market for 83 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.