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1978 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver

Vancouver,Grandview Woodland
List Price$1,699,900Est. $7,909/month
Beds4
Baths2
Sq Ft1,556

About 1978 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver

Dwelling Type:Single Family Residence
Structure:Residential Detached
Year Built:1944
Home Style:Basement Entry
Floor Area (sq. ft.):1,556
Lot Size (sq. ft.):4,032
Parking:2 parking spots
Property Taxes:$8,751.86 /yr (2026)
Status:For Sale
MLS® #:R3160500
Added: (2 months ago)
Updated:
Provided by:Grand Central Realty
Area:Vancouver East
Sub Area:Grandview Woodland
MLS Reciprocity

Single Family Residence for sale at 1978 E 8th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5N 1V1, Canada, Metro Vancouver, Lower Mainland. 1,556 sqft • Grandview Woodland • List Price $1,699,900. Set in the heart of Grandview-Woodland, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on a generous 4,031 sq ft lot with RM-8A zoning and excellent flexibility for homeowners, investors and future development potential. The main floor offers 2 beds, 1 bath, a functional kitchen and comfortable living/dining areas, while the basement features 2 beds, 1 bath, a den and separate entrance. Outside, enjoy a deck, fenced yard, 1-car garage and enclosed surface parking with convenient lane access. Ideally located just minutes from Commercial-Broadway Skytrain, Commercial Drive's shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as Trout Lake Park and Community Centre. A rare opportunity to own in one of East Vancouver's most vibrant and character-filled communities.

1978 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5N 1V1 (MLS® R3160500) is a 4 bed, 2 bath Single Family Residence for sale, listed at $1,699,900 and added to Strawhomes.com on September 1, 2026. The detached house is 1,556 square feet and was built in 1944. At $1,699,900, the estimated mortgage is $7,909 per month with 20% down, a 5% interest rate and a 25-year amortization. The detached house is in the Grandview Woodland 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 Renfrew VE, Hastings Sunrise and Renfrew Heights.

Details

Property

Area Minor
Grandview Woodland
Postal Code
V5N 1V1
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1944
Size (Interior)
1,556 sqft
Building Area Total
1,556 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver East
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-10-07
Province
British Columbia
Date first appeared on site
2026-09-01
Features
2 baths, 4 beds, Single Family Residence, Central Location, Lane Access, Recreation Nearby

Inside

Full Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
Laundry Features
In Unit
Flooring
Laminate, Tile
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, Deck
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning

Building

Roof
Torch-On
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
Full
Heating
Forced Air
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Residential Detached
Levels
One
Construction
Frame Wood, Other, Stucco

Parking

Parking Space (A)
2
Carport Spaces
1
Parking Features
Carport Single, Open, Lane Access
Garage
No
Carport
Yes

Fees

Gross Taxes
$8,751.86
Tax Year
2026

Utilities

Utilities
Community, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Sewer
Public 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)
4,032
Lot Size (acres)
0.09
Lot Size (Hectares)
0.0375
Lot Size (Sq.Mtrs.)
375
Fencing
Fenced
Frontage - Feet
33
Lot Size Dimensions
33 x 122
Lot Size Area
4,032

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Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3160500
Ownership
Freehold NonStrata
Age
82 years
Main Floor Finished Area
836 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 1978 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver

MLS® #DateEventPrice
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Recently Sold Homes Near MLS® R3160500 - Sold Data

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

  • 2540 E 25th Avenue, Vancouver

    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Lot size
    4,883 sqft
    Days on market
    49

  • 2218 E 11th Avenue, Vancouver

    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Lot size
    4,026 sqft
    Days on market
    8

  • 2865 Grant Street, Vancouver

    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Lot size
    4,191 sqft
    Days on market
    26
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Tax history - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$1,821,000 + $25,600$1,846,600

Location

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Monthly total incl. strata
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Neighbourhood

Nearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 1978 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$1,699,900Sep 1, 2026
Vancouver$1,920,026Nov 6, 2026
Grandview Woodland$1,470,220Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • Donald's Market0.42 km · 2279 Commercial Drive
  • Dollar Grocers Ltd0.42 km · 2210 Commercial Drive
  • Persia Foods Produce Markets0.77 km · 1730 Commercial Drive

Malls

  • Il Mercato0.88 km · 1641 Commercial Drive
  • Kingsgate Mall2.38 km · 370 East Broadway
  • Zimply3.52 km · 3993 Henning Drive

Pharmacy

  • Alberto Pharmacy0.38 km · 2516 Commercial Drive
  • Maggie's Pharmacy0.43 km · 2591 Commercial Drive
  • Pharmasave0.44 km · 1671 East Broadway

Liquor

  • Viti Wine and Lagers Liquor Store (Broadway & Naniamo)0.59 km · 2410 Nanaimo Street
  • BC Liquor Stores0.96 km · 1520 Commercial Drive
  • 1st Avenue Liquor Store1.57 km · 2800 East 1st Avenue

Libraries

  • The Vancouver Tool Library1.05 km · 3448 Commercial Street
  • Vancouver Public Library, Britannia Branch1.41 km · 1661 Napier Street
  • The Vancouver Women's Library1.63 km · 1255 Kingsway

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • Rio on Broadway0.45 km · 1660 East Broadway
  • Omnifilm Post0.99 km · 2285 Clark Drive
  • Reliance Theatre2.13 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's0.39 km · 2570 Commercial Dr
  • Jamjar Canteen Commercial Dr.0.39 km · 2290 Commercial Dr
  • B House Restaurant0.40 km · 2270 Commercial Dr

Nightlife

  • Megabite Pizza0.36 km · 2440 Commercial Drive
  • St. Augustine's0.38 km · 2360 Commercial Dr
  • Rio Theatre0.45 km · 1660 E Broadway

Arenas

  • Pacific Coliseum at the PNE2.99 km · 100 N Renfrew St
  • Rogers Arena3.44 km · 800 Griffiths Way
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club3.81 km · 4601 Ontario St

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • Center Space Pilates & Health0.28 km
  • flow movement0.49 km · 2655 Commercial Dr
  • Survivor Fitness East Vancouver0.52 km · 1850 East 3rd Avenue

Yoga

  • Unity Yoga Teahouse0.47 km
  • Open Door Yoga Commercial Drive0.91 km · 1651 Commercial Drive
  • Ocean and Crow Yoga/Space1.00 km · 1707 Grant Street

Golf

  • Ski Golf Vacations1.59 km · 2969 East 7th Avenue
  • GOLFTEC Vancouver Terminal Avenue1.90 km · 763 Terminal Ave 2nd Floor
  • Rupert Park Pitch & Putt2.68 km · 3402 Charles St

Hospitals

  • Mount Saint Joseph Hospital2.39 km · 3080 Prince Edward Street
  • Burnaby Hospital3.80 km · 3935 Kincaid Street
  • Vancouver General Hospital4.34 km · 899 West 12th Avenue

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • McSpadden Park0.36 km · 2125 Victoria Drive
  • W.C. Shelly Park0.62 km · 1500 E 8th Avenue
  • Garden Park0.70 km · 1851 Garden Drive

Trails Nearby

  • Wellington Jogging Trail4.17 km
  • Dog Off-leash Trail5.34 km
  • Entrance/Parking for Everett Crowley Park Trails5.91 km

Public Recreation Center

  • Trout Lake Community Centre0.90 km · 3350 Victoria Dr
  • Britannia Community Centre1.40 km · 1661 Napier St
  • Renfrew Park Community Centre2.05 km · 2929 E 22nd Ave

Museum

  • BC Sugar Museum2.62 km · 123 Rogers St
  • Science World3.08 km · 1455 Quebec St
  • Vancouver Police Centennial Museum3.25 km · 240 E Cordova St

University & College

  • Centre for Digital Media1.90 km
  • Columbia College2.58 km
  • Emily Carr University of Art + Design3.81 km

Preschools

  • Lakeview Montessori Day Care0.36 km · 2776 Semlin Dr
  • Mosaic Child Care Centre0.48 km · 2710 Commercial Dr
  • Little Semlin Daycare0.76 km · 1656 Semlin Dr

Daycares

  • Immigrant Service Society Of British Columbia (Issofbc)0.23 km · 2610 Victoria Dr
  • Secord Out Of School Care0.30 km · 2500 Lakewood Drive
  • Boat Day Care0.53 km · 2908 Victoria Dr

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver4.36 km
  • Downtown Burnaby8.12 km
  • Downtown Richmond11.84 km

Skytrain Station

  • Commercial–Broadway Station Skytrain0.40 km · 2550 Commercial Dr
  • VCC–Clark Station Skytrain1.19 km
  • Renfrew Station Skytrain1.46 km

Bus Stations

  • Westbound E Broadway @ Lakewood Dr0.09 km
  • Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 1st Ave0.30 km
  • Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 11 Ave0.30 km
  • Southbound Rupert St @ Grandview Hwy0.33 km
  • Southbound Rupert St @ Parker St0.33 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)11.25 km
  • Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB)21.31 km
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)56.98 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound4.33 km
  • Lonsdale Quay Seabus Southbound5.41 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay19.49 km
  • BC Ferries Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal28.67 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express4.26 km · 601 W Cordova St
  • Moody Centre Station West Coast Express15.92 km
  • Coquitlam Central Station West Coast Express19.16 km · 2900 Barnet Hwy

Public

  • Laura Secord0.26 km · 2500 Lakewood Dr
  • Vancouver Technical0.95 km
  • Lord Nelson1.12 km · 1355 Garden Drive
  • Tyee Elementary1.27 km · 3525 Dumfries St
  • Britannia1.45 km
  • Gladstone Secondary1.61 km · 4105 Gladstone St

Private

  • Stratford Hall0.71 km · 3000 Commercial Dr
  • St Joseph's0.95 km · 3261 Fleming St
  • Westside Montessori Academy1.24 km · 3075 Slocan St

About: 1978 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver

Explore 1,377 Vancouver Single Family Residences for sale to find your ideal property.

This freehold detached house was built in 1944 and is currently listed at $1,092 per square foot. The property sits on a 4,032 sq ft lot with 33 feet of frontage. The property offers 2 parking spaces, 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $8,752 in 2026.

Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 1978 E 8th Avenue resides in the Grandview Woodland neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Other communities nearby are Hastings, Hastings Sunrise and Renfrew VE. 8th has 49 homes currently on the market, while the district of Grandview Woodland has 159 postings on the market. This is roughly 3.4% of Vancouver's total 4,706 listings on the market. The average listed price of a detached house in Grandview Woodland is $1,981,288, with an estimated mortgage of $9,266 per month.* That is 0.6 times the average list price of $3,103,108 for a detached house in Vancouver.

Detached houses listed in Grandview Woodland are an average of 1,928 sq ft, with 4 beds and 3 baths.

In the area surrounding 1978 E 8th Avenue, detached houses outnumber townhouses on the market.

Monthly payments are an estimate based on a mortgage with 20% down @ 5% with a 5-yr mortgage rate

MLS®#: R3160500 · $1,699,900 · 4 bedroom detached house in Grandview Woodland Vancouver.

FAQs About 1978 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of 1978 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver, MLS® R3160500?
This house, MLS® R3160500, has a size of 1,556 sqft and a lot size of 4,032 sqft. This is below the average square footage for a house in the Grandview Woodland neighbourhood, which is 1,936 sqft.
What are nearby schools to this house?
Nearby secondary schools include Stratford Hall, Vancouver Technical and Britannia. Nearby elementary schools include Laura Secord, Stratford Hall and St Joseph's.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this house, MLS® R3160500.
Does this house have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for this house with 2 spots.
What are annual taxes for this house?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $8,752 per year based on 2026 tax year reports.
Is this house walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 92, this home is considered a Walker's Paradise with daily errands not requiring a car.
How does this house compare to other homes selling in Grandview Woodland, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 14.4% below average house prices for Grandview Woodland and has been on the market for 67 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.

Single Family Residence for sale in Vancouver East, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3160500

This Single Family Residence is a detached property that is currently for sale and was listed on September 1, 2026, or listed 1 month ago on our web site. This Basement Entry home is for sale and is located in the neighbourhood of Grandview Woodland. It was built in the year of 1944, or 82 years old. The full mailing address is 1978 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5N 1V1. It has 4 beds & 2 baths. The list price of this Basement Entry is $1,699,900 and the living area is 1,556 sq ft, or $1,092 per square foot. The lot is 4,032 sq ft.

1978 E 8th Avenue, Vancouver

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The postal code V5N 1V1 has a few open houses in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. This Grandview Woodland Basement Entry for sale is one of Lower Mainlands best priced properties in the Grandview Woodland 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® R3160500) 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).