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242 W 21ST AVENUE

Address
242 W 21ST AVENUE, Vancouver BC V5Y 2E5
List Price
$3,198,000
Est. $14,956/month
Beds
5
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,495
Type
Single Family Residence
Structure
Residential Detached
Year Built
1939
Size
2,495 sqft
Lot Size
4,026 sq ft
Parking
Taxes
$12,049 /yr (2025)
Status
For Sale
MLS®#
R3123930
Walk Score
91
Added
Updated
Listed By
Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
MLS RECIPROCITY

Property Description

Located in one of Vancouver’s most desirable Cambie neighborhood pockets, this beautifully maintained character home combines timeless charm with modern comfort. Rich hardwood flooring, elegant heritage details, and bright living spaces create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The spacious main floor offers excellent family living, while the kitchen features vaulted ceilings, skylights, and direct access to a sunny south-facing entertainment deck and private fenced backyard. Upstairs includes 3 generous bedrooms and a spa-inspired bathroom. The completely renovated 2-bedroom suite below with modern kitchen and finishes offers excellent flexibility for rental income or extended family. Steps to Cambie Village, Main Street, parks, shopping, restaurants, and the Canada Line.

This Single Family Residence home located at 242 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 4 days. This property is listed at $3,198,000 with an estimated mortgage of $14,956* per month. It has 5 beds, 3 bathrooms, and is 2,495 square feet. The property was built in 1939. 242 W 21st Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Y 2E5 is in the Cambie Houses neighbourhood Vancouver. South Cambie, Main and Mount Pleasant VW are nearby neighborhoods.

Facts & Features

Property

Area Minor
Cambie
Postal Code
V5Y 2E5
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1,939
Size (Interior)
2,495 sqft
Building Area Total
2,495 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-05-18

Inside

Bathrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile, Wall/Wall/Mixed
Fireplace
1
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Bedrooms
5
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Deck
Fireplace Features
Gas
Window Features
Window Coverings

Building

Roof
Asphalt
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
Full, Exterior Entry
Heating
Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Residential Detached
Levels
Two
Construction
Frame Wood, Stucco
Exterior Features
Balcony, Private Yard

Parking

Parking Features
Additional Parking
Garage
No

Fees

Taxes
$12,049
Tax Year
2,025
Central A/C Included
No

Utilities

Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Sewer
Sanitary 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)
4,026
Lot Size (acres)
0.09
Fencing
Fenced
Frontage
33
Lot Size Dimensions
33 x 122
Lot Size Area
4,026

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Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3123930
Ownership
Freehold NonStrata
Age
87 years
Main Floor Finished Area
978 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 242 W 21ST AVENUE, Vancouver BC V5Y 2E5, Vancouver

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About: 242 W 21ST AVENUE, Vancouver BC V5Y 2E5, Vancouver

If this detached house doesn't check all the boxes for your dream home, view the other 4,596 houses for sale in Vancouver.

This freehold detached house was built in 1939 and is currently listed at $1,282 per square foot. The property sits on a 4,026 sq ft lot with 33 feet of frontage. The property offers 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $12,049 in 2025.

Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 242 W 21ST AVENUE, Vancouver BC V5Y 2E5 resides in the Cambie neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Nearby neighbourhoods include Marpole, S.W. Marine and South Vancouver. 21st has 20 homes currently on the market, while the district of Cambie has 200 postings on the market. That's just 4.4% of the 4,596 total listings for sale in the city of Vancouver. The average listed price of a detached house in Cambie is $2,186,068, with an estimated mortgage of $10,224 per month.* That is 1.1 the average list price of $1,978,264 for a detached house in Vancouver.

Detached houses listed in Cambie are an average of 1,529 sq ft, with 3 beds and 3 baths.

In the area surrounding 242 W 21ST AVENUE, Vancouver BC V5Y 2E5, 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®#: R3123930 · $3,198,000 · 5 bedroom detached house in Cambie Vancouver.

FAQs About 242 21st Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of this house?
242 21st Avenue, MLS® R3123930 has a size of 2,495 sqft and a lot size of 4,026 sqft. This is below the average square footage for house in the Cambie neighbourhood, which is 2,720 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 242 21st Avenue, Vancouver?
Nearby secondary schools include Sir Charles Tupper, Eric Hamber and Canada Royal Arts High School. Nearby elementary schools include Edith Cavell, General Wolfe and Simon Fraser.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in this house at 242 21st Avenue, MLS® R3123930.
What are annual taxes for 242 21st Avenue, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $12,049 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is 242 21st Avenue, Vancouver, walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 91, this home is considered a Walker's Paradise with daily errands do not require a car.
How does 242 21st Avenue compare to other homes selling in Cambie, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 23.4% below average house prices for Cambie and has been on the market for 107 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.