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1537 W 40TH AVENUE

Address1537 W 40TH AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6M 1V7
List Price$3,888,000Est. $18,183/month
Beds5
Baths3
Sq Ft4,103
TypeSingle Family Residence
StructureResidential Detached
Year Built1928
Size4,103 sqft
Lot Size11,200 sq ft
Parking5 parking spots
Taxes$18,290.7 /yr (2025)
StatusFor Sale
MLS®#R3137940
Walk Score70
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Listed ByStilhavn Real Estate Services
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Property Description1537 W 40TH AVENUE, Vancouver, BC

Classic Shaughnessy character home on a generous 80’x140’ lot with beautifully manicured gardens. This 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers 4,103 sqft of traditional charm and space to reimagine. Gracious cross-hall living and dining rooms, family room and office on the main, with original hardwood floors, wainscotting, and elegant banister still intact. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, and downstairs is a finished basement with rec rooms, laundry and ample storage. Double car garage. Centrally located with easy access to Downtown, Richmond, and YVR, plus just minutes to Kerrisdale, Oakridge, and Vancouver’s top schools. Potential future multi-family redevelopment with neighbouring properties. Easy to show by appointment

This Single Family Residence home located at 1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 29 days. This property is listed at $3,888,000 with an estimated mortgage of $18,183* per month. It has 5 beds, 3 bathrooms, and is 4,103 square feet. The property was built in 1928. 1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver BC V6M 1V7 is in the Shaughnessy Houses neighbourhood Vancouver. Oakridge VW, Kerrisdale and South Granville are nearby neighborhoods.

Facts & FeaturesProperty facts for 1537 W 40TH AVENUE, Vancouver

Property

Area Minor
Shaughnessy
Postal Code
V6M 1V7
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1,928
Size (Interior)
4,103 sqft
Building Area Total
4,103 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-07-16

Inside

Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplace
2
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Bedrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Fireplace Features
Gas
Window Features
Window Coverings

Building

Roof
Asphalt
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
Full
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Residential Detached
Levels
Two
Construction
Frame Wood, Stucco

Parking

Parking Space (A)
5
Parking Features
Garage Double, Front Access
Garage
Yes

Fees

Taxes
$18,290.7
Tax Year
2,025

Utilities

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

Highlights

Community Features
Shopping Nearby

Land

Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot Features
Central Location, Recreation Nearby
Lot Size (sq ft)
11,200
Lot Size (acres)
0.26
Fencing
Fenced
Frontage
80
Lot Size Dimensions
80 x 140
Lot Size Area
11,200

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3137940
Ownership
Freehold NonStrata
Age
98 years
Main Floor Finished Area
1,826 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 1537 W 40TH AVENUE, Vancouver

Selling

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Tax history for 1537 W 40th Ave - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$3,565,000 + $112,000$3,677,000

Location

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NeighbourhoodNearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 1537 40th Avenue, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$3,888,000Jun 18, 2026
Vancouver$1,974,358Jul 7, 2026
Shaughnessy$6,293,439Jul 7, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • M&M Food Market1.42 km
  • West Wood Organics1.43 km
  • Windsor Market2.32 km

Malls

  • Oakridge Centre1.61 km
  • Oakridge Centre Administration1.65 km
  • Arbutus Shopping Centre1.82 km

Pharmacy

  • Pharmasave0.98 km

Liquor

  • BC Liquor Stores1.00 km

Libraries

  • Vancouver Public Library, Kerrisdale Branch1.18 km
  • Vancouver Public Library, Oakridge Branch1.61 km

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • The Park Theatre2.79 km
  • Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP3.37 km

Restaurants

  • Xi Yan | Chinese Seafood Restaurant0.17 km
  • Shaughnessy Restaurant0.84 km
  • New Chong Qing Restaurant0.96 km

Nightlife

  • Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company2.87 km
  • June2.88 km
  • The Yard Cafe2.89 km

Arenas

  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club3.36 km
  • Pacific Coliseum at the PNE3.79 km

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • ACME Fitness & Pilates0.17 km
  • Canvas Pilates0.92 km

Golf

  • Quilchena Park1.13 km
  • Quilchena Disc Golf Course1.15 km
  • The Arbutus Club1.68 km

Hospitals

  • BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre1.40 km
  • BC Children's Hospital - Ambulatory Care Building1.45 km

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • VanDusen Botanical Garden0.76 km
  • Montgomery Park0.84 km
  • Kerrisdale Park0.90 km

Trails Nearby

  • Admiralty trail head2.15 km
  • Fraser River Trail3.18 km
  • Cora Brown Trail3.83 km

Public Recreation Center

  • Kerrisdale Community Centre1.19 km
  • Marpole Community Centre2.24 km
  • Douglas Park Community Centre2.25 km

Museum

  • 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum3.06 km
  • British Columbia Museum of Medicine3.08 km

University & College

  • VanWest College2.45 km
  • Langara College2.68 km
  • Emily Carr University of Art + Design5.04 km

Preschools

  • Trinity Baptist Day Care0.97 km

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver5.43 km

Skytrain Station

  • Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Skytrain1.79 km

Bus Stations

  • Westbound W 41 Ave @ Granville St0.18 km
  • Westbound W 41 Ave @ Churchill St0.26 km
  • Westbound W 41 Ave @ Selkirk St0.40 km
  • Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Oak St0.41 km
  • Northbound Granville St @ W 36 Ave0.42 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)5.26 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound6.07 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay18.13 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express5.97 km

Elementary

  • Vancouver College0.31 km
  • Sir William Osler0.73 km
  • Quilchena Elementary0.82 km

Secondary

  • Vancouver College0.31 km
  • West Point Grey0.98 km
  • Point Grey0.98 km

About: 1537 W 40TH AVENUE, Vancouver

If this detached house doesn't check all the boxes for your dream home, view the other 4,704 detached houses for sale in Vancouver.

This freehold detached house was built in 1928 and is currently listed at $948 per square foot. The property sits on a 11,200 sq ft lot with 80 feet of frontage. The property offers 5 parking spaces, a garage, 2 fireplaces. Annual property taxes were assessed at $18,291 in 2025.

Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 1537 W 40TH AVENUE resides in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Neighboring communities include Fairview VW, South Cambie and Quilchena. 40th has 20 homes currently on the market, while the district of Shaughnessy has 94 postings on the market. This represents approximately 2.0% of the total 4,704 properties listed for sale in Vancouver. In Shaughnessy, the average asking price for a detached house is $6,348,309, which translates to an estimated monthly mortgage payment of $29,689.* Notably, this is 3.2 times the average list price of $1,971,644 for a similar detached house in the city of Vancouver.

The average Shaughnessy listed detached house is 4,957 sq ft, has 5 beds, and 5 baths.

In the area surrounding 1537 W 40TH AVENUE, detached houses outnumber townhouses on the market.

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®#: R3137940 · $3,888,000 · 5 bedroom detached house in Shaughnessy Vancouver.

FAQs About 1537 40th Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of this house?
1537 40th Avenue, MLS® R3137940 has a size of 4,103 sqft and a lot size of 11,200 sqft. This is below the average square footage for house in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood, which is 5,479 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 1537 40th Avenue, Vancouver?
Nearby secondary schools include Vancouver College, West Point Grey and Point Grey. Nearby elementary schools include Vancouver College, Sir William Osler and Quilchena.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in this house at 1537 40th Avenue, MLS® R3137940.
Does this house have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for the house at 1537 40th Avenue with 5 spots.
What are annual taxes for 1537 40th Avenue, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $18,291 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is 1537 40th Avenue, Vancouver, walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 70, this home is considered very walkable with many errands that can be accomplished by foot and close transit options.
How does 1537 40th Avenue compare to other homes selling in Shaughnessy, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 44.1% below average house prices for Shaughnessy and has been on the market for 91 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.