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3870 W 17TH AVENUE

Address
3870 W 17TH AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6S 1A4
List Price
$2,670,000
Est. $12,487/month
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,585
Type
Single Family Residence
Structure
Residential Detached
Year Built
1925
Size
1,585 sqft
Lot Size
4,137 sq ft
Parking
Taxes
$10,642.9 /yr (2025)
Status
For Sale
MLS®#
R3145132
Walk Score
84
Added
Updated
Listed By
Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
MLS RECIPROCITY

Property Description3870 W 17TH AVENUE, Vancouver, BC

Excellent starter home or investment/holding property in Dunbar, 33x125.4 Lot with large south facing yard. Recent renovations including new roof, new dryer, new painting and laminate floor. This house has 3bedrooms upstairs and 1 bedroom on main, radiant heat, double ended Jacuzzi tub and free standing shower, library, sitting room with Franklin fire place, ceiling speakers built ins and much more. Walking distance to Queen Elizabeth Elementary, Lord Byng Secondary, Dunbar Community center, and the shops of Dunbar Street.

This Single Family Residence home located at 3870 W 17th Avenue, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 3 days. This property is listed at $2,670,000 with an estimated mortgage of $12,487* per month. It has 4 beds, 2 bathrooms, and is 1,585 square feet. The property was built in 1925. 3870 W 17th Avenue, Vancouver BC V6S 1A4 is in the Dunbar Houses neighbourhood Vancouver. Point Grey, Arbutus and MacKenzie Heights are nearby neighborhoods.

Facts & FeaturesProperty facts for 3870 W 17TH AVENUE, Vancouver

Property

Area Minor
Dunbar
Postal Code
V6S 1A4
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1,925
Size (Interior)
1,585 sqft
Building Area Total
1,585 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-07-11

Inside

Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
Flooring
Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
Fireplace
1
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Bedrooms
4
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning

Building

Roof
Other
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
None
Heating
Electric
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Residential Detached
Levels
Two
Construction
Frame Wood, Mixed (Exterior)

Fees

Taxes
$10,642.9
Tax Year
2,025

Utilities

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

Highlights

Community Features
Shopping Nearby

Land

Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot Features
Central Location, Recreation Nearby
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,137
Lot Size (acres)
0.09
Fencing
Fenced
Frontage
33
Lot Size Dimensions
33 x 125.35
Lot Size Area
4,137

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3145132
Ownership
Freehold NonStrata
Age
101 years
Main Floor Finished Area
919 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 3870 W 17TH AVENUE, Vancouver

Selling

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Tax history for 3870 W 17th Ave - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$2,337,000 + $60,700$2,397,700

Location

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NeighbourhoodNearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 3870 17th Avenue, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$2,698,000May 10, 2024
Vancouver$1,975,991Jul 9, 2026
Dunbar$3,325,417Jul 9, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • Stong's Market0.96 km
  • Jason's No Frills1.26 km
  • African Breese Specialty Foods1.34 km

Malls

  • Jericho Village Shopping Centre1.25 km
  • Arbutus Shopping Centre2.68 km
  • Denman Place Mall5.16 km

Pharmacy

  • Pure Integrative Pharmacy Dunbar0.36 km

Liquor

  • BC Liquor Stores0.32 km

Libraries

  • Vancouver Public Library, Dunbar Branch1.25 km
  • Vancouver Public Library, West Point Grey Branch1.56 km

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • Dunbar Theatre1.29 km
  • Fifth Avenue Cinemas3.41 km

Restaurants

  • La Notte Restaurant0.32 km
  • Kuma Japanese Restaurant0.36 km
  • Baru Latino0.84 km

Nightlife

  • The Wolf & Hound0.94 km
  • The Wolf and Hound0.94 km
  • Rogue Folk Club1.19 km

Arenas

  • Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre3.86 km
  • Thunderbird Stadium4.22 km

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • Lord Byng Pool & Fitness Centre0.36 km
  • Dunbar Personal Training0.66 km

Golf

  • Jericho Hill Centre1.37 km
  • Jericho Hill Disc Golf Course1.44 km
  • BC Golf Museum2.05 km

Hospitals

  • UBC Hospital - Detwiller Pavilion4.04 km
  • UBC Hospital - Koerner Pavilion4.19 km

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • Almond Park0.59 km
  • Quadra West Park0.66 km
  • Park Site on Blenheim0.80 km

Trails Nearby

  • Sasamat Trail1.68 km
  • Nature Trail1.77 km
  • Pacific Spirit Regional Park1.92 km

Public Recreation Center

  • Dunbar Community Centre1.51 km
  • West Point Grey Community Centre1.99 km
  • Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre2.10 km

Museum

  • BC Golf Museum2.05 km
  • 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum2.83 km

University & College

  • The University of British Columbia3.94 km
  • VanWest College5.55 km
  • UBC Robson Square5.59 km

Preschools

  • Dunbar-Queen Elizabeth Group Child Care0.81 km

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver5.96 km

Skytrain Station

  • King Edward Station Skytrain5.33 km

Bus Stations

  • Northbound Dunbar St @ W 18 Ave0.18 km
  • Northbound Dunbar St @ W 16 Ave0.22 km
  • Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Dunbar St0.24 km
  • RidersBC Shuttle Service Ltd.0.32 km
  • Vancouver0.32 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)6.72 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound6.58 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay14.34 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express6.53 km

Elementary

  • Ecole Jules Quesnel0.39 km
  • Queen Elizabeth0.57 km
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help0.94 km

Secondary

  • Lord Byng0.27 km
  • Immaculate Conception School1.04 km
  • St George's School1.31 km

About: 3870 W 17TH AVENUE, Vancouver

If this detached house doesn't check all the boxes for your dream home, view the other 4,665 houses in Vancouver.

This freehold detached house was built in 1925 and is currently listed at $1,685 per square foot. The property sits on a 4,137 sq ft lot with 33 feet of frontage. The property offers a garage, 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $10,643 in 2025.

The address of 3870 W 17TH AVENUE is situated in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is located within the Dunbar neighborhood of the city.

Neighboring communities include MacKenzie Heights, Arbutus and Southlands. 17th has 16 homes currently on the market, while the district of Dunbar has 135 postings on the market. This represents approximately 2.9% of the total 4,665 properties listed for sale in Vancouver. The average listed price of a detached house in Dunbar is $3,290,374, with an estimated mortgage of $15,388 per month.* That is 1.7 the average list price of $1,970,750 for a detached house in Vancouver.

The average Dunbar listed detached house is 2,669 sq ft, has 4 beds, and 4 baths.

In the area surrounding 3870 W 17TH AVENUE, detached houses outnumber townhouses on the market.

The monthly payments provided are an approximation calculated for a mortgage loan with a down payment of 20% @ 5% interest rate over a 5-year mortgage term.

MLS®#: R3145132 · $2,670,000 · 4 bedroom detached house in Dunbar Vancouver.

FAQs About 3870 17th Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of this house?
3870 17th Avenue, MLS® R3145132 has a size of 1,585 sqft and a lot size of 4,137 sqft. This is below the average square footage for house in the Dunbar neighbourhood, which is 3,076 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 3870 17th Avenue, Vancouver?
Nearby secondary schools include Lord Byng, SelfDesign Learning Community (DL) and St George's. Nearby elementary schools include Ecole Jules Quesnel, Queen Elizabeth and Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this house at 3870 17th Avenue, MLS® R3145132.
What are annual taxes for 3870 17th Avenue, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $10,643 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is 3870 17th Avenue, Vancouver, walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 84, this home is considered very walkable with many errands that can be accomplished by foot and close transit options.
How does 3870 17th Avenue compare to other homes selling in Dunbar, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 30.1% below average house prices for Dunbar and has been on the market for 61 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.