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1 3838 CYPRESS STREET

Address
1 3838 CYPRESS STREET, Vancouver BC V6J 3P3
List Price
$3,750,000
Est. $17,538/month
Beds
4
Baths
6
Sq Ft
4,959
Type
Single Family Residence
Structure
Residential Detached
Year Built
1912
Size
4,959 sqft
Lot Size
47,916 sq ft
Parking
6 parking spots
Taxes
$63,665.5 /yr (2025)
Status
For Sale
MLS®#
R3096381
Walk Score
72
Added
Updated
Listed By
Engel & Volkers Vancouver
MLS RECIPROCITY

Property Description

Greencroft Estate - A rare opportunity to acquire one of Vancouver's most significant architectural & historic estates. Built in 1912 & designed by architect Thomas Hooper, this Heritage masterpiece was first home to Lt. Governor Eric Hamber. Blends Tudor & Gothic Revival w/ Arts & Crafts detailing; ft. oak floors, oak panelled elevator, stained glass & tapered port cochere columns. Restored & updated in 2003, this ~11,500SF residence is stratified into a side-by-side duplex w/ optional internal connectivity offering total 9 bdrms, 13 baths, 2 kitchens & underground parkade fitting ~6 cars in the heart of prestigious First Shaughnessy. Listing price/SF is for Unit 1 only (Unit 2 MLS R3096379). COURT ORDERED SALE.

This Single Family Residence home located at 3838 Cypress Street, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 77 days. This property is listed at $3,750,000 with an estimated mortgage of $17,538* per month. It has 4 beds, 6 bathrooms, and is 4,959 square feet. The property was built in 1912. 1 3838 Cypress Street, Vancouver BC V6J 3P3 is in the Shaughnessy Houses neighbourhood Vancouver. Quilchena, Arbutus and MacKenzie Heights are nearby neighborhoods.

Facts & Features

Property

Area Minor
Shaughnessy
Postal Code
V6J 3P3
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1,912
Size (Interior)
4,959 sqft
Building Area Total
7,362 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-05-14

Inside

Bathrooms
5
Main Level Bathrooms
Laundry Features
In Unit
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace
3
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Bedrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Deck, Sundeck
Fireplace Features
Gas
Interior Features
Central Vacuum, Wet Bar

Building

Roof
Other, Wood
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
Partially Finished
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Residential Detached
Levels
Three Or More
Security Features
Security System
Other Equipment
Intercom
Construction
Frame Wood, Stucco, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Garden, Balcony, Private Yard

Parking

Parking Space (A)
6
Parking Features
Underground, Front Access, Garage Door Opener
Garage
Yes

Fees

Taxes
$63,665.5
Tax Year
2,025

Utilities

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

Highlights

Community Features
Gated

Land

Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot Features
Central Location, Private, Recreation Nearby
Lot Size (sq ft)
47,916
Lot Size (acres)
1.1
Fencing
Fenced
Frontage
153
Lot Size Dimensions
153 x 243
Lot Size Area
47,916

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3096381
Ownership
Freehold Strata
Age
114 years
Main Floor Finished Area
2,089 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 History

Listing records and last sold date for 1 3838 CYPRESS STREET, Vancouver BC V6J 3P3, Vancouver

Selling

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This freehold detached house was built in 1912 and is currently listed at $756 per square foot. The property sits on a 47,916 sq ft lot with 153 feet of frontage. The property offers 6 parking spaces, a garage, 3 fireplaces. Annual property taxes were assessed at $63,666 in 2025.

Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 1 1 3838 CYPRESS STREET, Vancouver BC V6J 3P3 resides in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Other communities nearby are Fairview VW, South Cambie and Quilchena. Cypress has 14 homes currently on the market, while the district of Shaughnessy has 82 postings on the market. This represents approximately 1.8% of the total 4,603 properties listed for sale in Vancouver. In Shaughnessy, the average asking price for a detached house is $6,414,605, which translates to an estimated monthly mortgage payment of $29,999.* Notably, this is 3.2 times the average list price of $1,978,233 for a similar detached house in the city of Vancouver.

Detached houses listed in Shaughnessy are an average of 5,014 sq ft, with 5 beds and 5 baths.

The majority of properties for sale in the community around 1 1 3838 CYPRESS STREET, Vancouver BC V6J 3P3 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®#: R3096381 · $3,750,000 · 4 bedroom detached house in Shaughnessy Vancouver.

FAQs About 3838 Cypress Street, Vancouver

What is the square footage of this house?
3838 Cypress Street, MLS® R3096381 has a size of 4,959 sqft and a lot size of 47,916 sqft. This is below the average square footage for house in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood, which is 5,576 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 3838 Cypress Street, Vancouver?
Nearby secondary schools include Little Flower, York House and Prince Of Wales. Nearby elementary schools include Shaughnessy, York House and Lord Tennyson.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms in this house at 3838 Cypress Street, MLS® R3096381.
Does this house have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for the house at 3838 Cypress Street with 6 spots.
What are annual taxes for 3838 Cypress Street, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $63,666 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is 3838 Cypress Street, Vancouver, walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 72, this home is considered very walkable with many errands that can be accomplished by foot and close transit options.
How does 3838 Cypress Street compare to other homes selling in Shaughnessy, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 47.4% below average house prices for Shaughnessy and has been on the market for 34 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.