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1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver

Vancouver,Shaughnessy
List Price$3,888,000Est. $18,090/month
Beds5
Baths3
Sq Ft4,103

About 1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver

Dwelling Type:Single Family Residence
Structure:Residential Detached
Year Built:1928
Floor Area (sq. ft.):4,103
Lot Size (sq. ft.):11,200
Parking:5 parking spots
Property Taxes:$18,290.7 /yr (2025)
Status:For Sale
MLS® #:R3178496
Added: (2 weeks ago)
Updated:
Provided by:Stilhavn Real Estate Services
Area:Vancouver West
Sub Area:Shaughnessy
MLS Reciprocity

Single Family Residence for sale at 1537 W 40th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6M 1V7, Canada, Metro Vancouver, Lower Mainland. 4,103 sqft • Shaughnessy • List Price $3,888,000. 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

1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6M 1V7 (MLS® R3178496) is a 5 bed, 3 bath Single Family Residence for sale, listed at $3,888,000 and added to Strawhomes.com on October 23, 2026. The detached house is 4,103 square feet and was built in 1928. At $3,888,000, the estimated mortgage is $18,090 per month with 20% down, a 5% interest rate and a 25-year amortization. The detached house is in the Shaughnessy Houses neighbourhood of Vancouver, with more listings under Vancouver Single Family Residences for sale. The neighbourhoods whose centres are closest to the detached house are Oakridge VW, Kerrisdale and South Granville.

Details

Property

Area Minor
Shaughnessy
Postal Code
V6M 1V7
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1928
Size (Interior)
4,103 sqft
Building Area Total
4,103 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-11-07
Province
British Columbia
Date first appeared on site
2026-10-23
Features
3 baths, 5 beds, Single Family Residence, Central Location, Recreation Nearby

Inside

Full 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

Gross Taxes
$18,290.7
Tax Year
2025

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
Lot Size (Hectares)
0.1041
Lot Size (Sq.Mtrs.)
1,041
Fencing
Fenced
Frontage - Feet
80
Lot Size Dimensions
80 x 140
Lot Size Area
11,200

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3178496
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 History Listing records and last sold date for 1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver

Selling

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Recently Sold Homes Near MLS® R3178496 - Sold Data

Here are some recent Vancouver houses for sale that sold in Shaughnessy, including the days on market. The view sold data is from MLS® listing data using nearby neighbourhoods.

  • 5861 Adera Street, Vancouver

    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Lot size
    9,503 sqft
    Days on market
    4

  • 1160 W 57th Avenue, Vancouver

    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Lot size
    10,223 sqft
    Days on market
    29

  • 1510 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver

    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Lot size
    13,440 sqft
    Days on market
    15
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Tax history - BC Assessment

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

Location

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Neighbourhood

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

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$3,888,000Oct 23, 2026
Vancouver$1,920,026Nov 6, 2026
Shaughnessy$5,249,940Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • M&M Food Market1.42 km · 4639 Arbutus Street
  • West Wood Organics1.43 km · 2307 West 41st Avenue
  • Windsor Market2.32 km · 4889 Mackenzie Street

Malls

  • Oakridge Centre1.62 km · 650 West 41st Avenue
  • Oakridge Centre Administration1.65 km · 650 West 41st Avenue
  • Arbutus Shopping Centre1.81 km · 4255 Arbutus Street

Pharmacy

  • Pharmasave0.98 km
  • Kripps Pharmacy Ltd1.13 km · 5413 West Boulevard
  • Kerrisdale Pharmacy1.13 km · 5591 West Boulevard

Liquor

  • BC Liquor Stores1.00 km · 2058 West 41st Avenue
  • West Coast Liquor Company1.12 km · 5503 West Boulevard
  • Libations Liquor Store1.77 km · 962 West King Edward Avenue

Libraries

  • Vancouver Public Library, Kerrisdale Branch1.18 km · 2112 West 42nd Avenue
  • Vancouver Public Library, Oakridge Branch1.61 km · 191-650 West 41st Avenue
  • Langara College Library2.51 km

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • The Park Theatre2.78 km · 3440 Cambie Street
  • Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP3.37 km · 452 Southwest Marine Drive
  • Dunbar Theatre3.46 km · 4555 Dunbar Street

Restaurants

  • Xi Yan | Chinese Seafood Restaurant0.17 km · 5701 Granville Street
  • Shaughnessy Restaurant0.84 km · 5251 Oak Street
  • New Chong Qing Restaurant0.96 km · 2044 West 41st Avenue

Nightlife

  • Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company2.86 km · 2750 Granville St
  • June2.88 km · 3305 Cambie St.
  • The Yard Cafe2.89 km · 8482 Granville St

Arenas

  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club2.56 km · 4601 Ontario St
  • BC Place Stadium4.91 km · 777 Pacific Blvd
  • Rogers Arena5.41 km · 800 Griffiths Way

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • ACME Fitness & Pilates0.17 km · 5701 Granville St Suite 109
  • Canvas Pilates0.92 km · 2025 W 42nd Ave #270
  • Gracie Barra Kerrisdale, Vancouver - Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense0.96 km · 2038 W 41st Ave

Yoga

  • Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Oakridge Marpole2.95 km · 8578 Cornish Street
  • Yoga with Nancy3.03 km
  • The Mat Yoga3.09 km · 104-4338 Main Street

Golf

  • Quilchena Park1.12 km
  • Quilchena Disc Golf Course1.15 km · 4590 Magnolia St
  • The Arbutus Club1.68 km · 2001 Nanton Ave

Hospitals

  • BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre1.40 km · 4500 Oak Street
  • BC Children's Hospital - Ambulatory Care Building1.45 km · 4480 Oak Street
  • BC Children's Hospital1.45 km · 4480 Oak Street

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • VanDusen Botanical Garden0.76 km · 5251 Oak Street
  • Montgomery Park0.84 km · 1040 W 43rd Avenue
  • Kerrisdale Park0.90 km · 5670 E Boulevard

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 · 5851 West Boulevard
  • Marpole Community Centre2.25 km · 990 W 59th Ave
  • Douglas Park Community Centre2.25 km · 801 W 22nd Ave

Museum

  • 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum3.06 km · 2025 W 11th Ave
  • British Columbia Museum of Medicine3.08 km · 1807 W 10th Ave
  • Vancouver Museum4.53 km · 1100 Chestnut St

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 · 1460 West 49th Ave
  • Jcc Shalom Yeladim Daycare1.06 km · 950 41 Ave W
  • Granville House Montessori Preschool1.23 km · 4355 Granville St

Daycares

  • Osler YMCA Kids Club0.76 km · 5970 Selkirk Street
  • Shaughnessy Point Grey Out Of School Society (Spg)0.87 km · 5300 Maple St
  • My Whole Earth Academy0.93 km · 208-2031 41st Ave W

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver5.42 km
  • Downtown Richmond7.69 km
  • Downtown Burnaby14.04 km

Skytrain Station

  • Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Skytrain1.79 km
  • Langara–49th Avenue Station Skytrain2.10 km
  • King Edward Station Skytrain2.27 km

Bus Stations

  • Westbound W 41 Ave @ Granville St0.18 km
  • Westbound W 41 Ave @ Churchill St0.27 km
  • Westbound W 41 Ave @ Selkirk St0.40 km
  • Northbound Granville St @ W 36 Ave0.42 km
  • Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Oak St0.42 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)5.27 km
  • Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB)20.30 km
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)60.68 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound6.07 km
  • Lonsdale Quay Seabus Southbound9.13 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay18.13 km
  • BC Ferries Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal25.25 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express5.97 km · 601 W Cordova St
  • Moody Centre Station West Coast Express21.85 km
  • Coquitlam Central Station West Coast Express25.01 km · 2900 Barnet Hwy

Public

  • Sir William Osler0.73 km · 5970 Selkirk St
  • Quilchena Elementary0.82 km · 5300 Maple St
  • Maple Grove0.96 km · 6199 Cypress St
  • Point Grey0.98 km
  • Magee1.10 km
  • Eric Hamber1.22 km

Private

  • Vancouver College0.31 km · 5400 Cartier St
  • St Regis Secondary School1.22 km · 2140 41st Ave W
  • King David1.29 km

About: 1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver

Explore 1,311 Vancouver Single Family Residences for sale to find your ideal property.

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.

The address of 1537 W 40th Avenue is situated in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is located within the Shaughnessy neighborhood of the city.

Neighboring communities include Fairview VW, South Cambie and Quilchena. 40th has 19 homes currently on the market, while the district of Shaughnessy has 110 postings on the market. This is roughly 2.4% of Vancouver's total 4,510 listings on the market. In Shaughnessy, the average asking price for a detached house is $6,220,130, which translates to an estimated monthly mortgage payment of $29,090.* Notably, this is 2.0 times the average list price of $3,077,436 for a similar detached house in the city of Vancouver.

Shaughnessy listed detached houses average 5,200 sq ft, 6 beds, and 6 baths.

The community around 1537 W 40th Avenue has more detached houses for sale than townhouses.

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®#: R3178496 · $3,888,000 · 5 bedroom detached house in Shaughnessy Vancouver.

FAQs About 1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of 1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver, MLS® R3178496?
This house, MLS® R3178496, has a size of 4,103 sqft and a lot size of 11,200 sqft. This is below the average square footage for a house in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood, which is 5,200 sqft.
What are nearby schools to this house?
Nearby secondary schools include Vancouver College, Point Grey and Magee. 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, MLS® R3178496.
Does this house have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for this house with 5 spots.
What are annual taxes for this house?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $18,291 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is this house 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 this house compare to other homes selling in Shaughnessy, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 37.5% below average house prices for Shaughnessy and has been on the market for 52 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.

Single Family Residence for sale in Vancouver West, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3178496

This Single Family Residence is a detached property that is currently for sale and was listed on October 23, 2026, or listed 2 weeks ago on our web site. This detached house is for sale and is located in the neighbourhood of Shaughnessy. It was built in the year of 1928, or 98 years old. The full mailing address is 1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6M 1V7. It has 5 beds & 3 baths. The list price of this detached house is $3,888,000 and the living area is 4,103 sq ft, or $948 per square foot. The lot is 11,200 sq ft.

1537 W 40th Avenue, Vancouver

Upcoming Open Houses

The postal code V6M 1V7 has a few open houses in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. This Shaughnessy detached house for sale is one of Lower Mainlands best priced properties in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood.

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Price History

You can see Price History, house prices, Walk Score, and property disclosure above. The data relating to real estate on this website (MLS® R3178496) comes in part from the Vancouver MLS® Reciprocity program of either Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) or the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB).