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2878 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver

Vancouver,Renfrew VE
List Price$1,700,000Est. $7,910/month
Beds8
Baths3
Sq Ft2,670

About 2878 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver

Dwelling Type:Single Family Residence
Structure:Residential Detached
Year Built:1912
Floor Area (sq. ft.):2,670
Lot Size (sq. ft.):4,088
Parking:2 parking spots
Property Taxes:$7,656.53 /yr (2026)
Status:For Sale
MLS® #:R3173278
Added: (1 month ago)
Updated:
Provided by:Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
Area:Vancouver East
Sub Area:Renfrew VE
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Single Family Residence for sale at 2878 E 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V5M 1E3, Canada, Metro Vancouver, Lower Mainland. 2,670 sqft • Renfrew VE • List Price $1,700,000. **DEVELOPER ALERT** Four plex permit application in progress. Considerable pre-development work has already been completed, including a survey, architectural drawings, arborist assessment, and energy consultation. Situated on a corner lot with lane access. Close proximity to shopping, transit and neighbourhood amenities. Only 1 KM away from Renfrew Station. 4 bedroom 1 bathroom main house with partial renovations. 2 mortgage helper 2 bedroom 1 bathroom garden suites.

2878 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 1E3 (MLS® R3173278) is an 8 bed, 3 bath Single Family Residence for sale, listed at $1,700,000 and added to Strawhomes.com on October 7, 2026. The detached house is 2,670 square feet and was built in 1912. At $1,700,000, the estimated mortgage is $7,910 per month with 20% down, a 5% interest rate and a 25-year amortization. The detached house is in the Renfrew VE 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 Hastings Sunrise, Grandview Woodland and Renfrew Heights.

Details

Property

Area Minor
Renfrew VE
Postal Code
V5M 1E3
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1912
Size (Interior)
2,670 sqft
Building Area Total
2,820 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver East
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-10-08
Province
British Columbia
Date first appeared on site
2026-10-07
Features
3 baths, 8 beds, Single Family Residence, Central Location, Lane Access

Inside

Full Bathrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
Fireplace
1
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Bedrooms
8
Patio And Porch Features
Sundeck
Fireplace Features
Gas

Building

Roof
Asphalt
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
None
Heating
Natural Gas
Foundation
Slab
Structure
Residential Detached
Levels
Three Or More
Construction
Frame Wood, Wood Siding

Parking

Parking Space (A)
2
Parking Features
Additional Parking, Lane Access
Garage
No

Fees

Gross Taxes
$7,656.53
Tax Year
2026

Utilities

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

Highlights

Community Features
Shopping Nearby

Land

Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot Features
Central Location, Lane Access
Lot Size (sq ft)
4,088
Lot Size (acres)
0.09
Lot Size (Hectares)
0.0380
Lot Size (Sq.Mtrs.)
380
Fencing
Fenced
Frontage - Feet
33
Lot Size Dimensions
33 x 124
Lot Size Area
4,088

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3173278
Ownership
Freehold NonStrata
Age
114 years
Main Floor Finished Area
1,250 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 2878 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver

MLS® #DateEventPrice
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Recently Sold Homes Near MLS® R3173278 - Sold Data

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

  • 2865 Grant Street, Vancouver

    Sold price
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    Date sold
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    Lot size
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    Days on market
    26

  • 2638 Charles Street, Vancouver

    Sold price
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    Date sold
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    Lot size
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    Days on market
    252

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    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Lot size
    3,672 sqft
    Days on market
    22
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Tax history - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$1,475,000 + $45,400$1,520,400

Location

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$7,910
Monthly total incl. strata
$7,910

Neighbourhood

Nearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 2878 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$1,700,000Oct 7, 2026
Vancouver$1,920,026Nov 6, 2026
Renfrew VE$1,595,770Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • Bosa Foods1.30 km · 1465 Kootenay Street
  • Save-On-Foods1.47 km · 2880 Bentall Street
  • Donald's Market1.66 km · 2332 East Hastings Street

Malls

  • Il Mercato1.83 km · 1641 Commercial Drive
  • Zimply2.14 km · 3993 Henning Drive
  • Madison Centre2.68 km · 4399 Lougheed Highway

Pharmacy

  • Pharmasave0.11 km · 2800 East 1st Avenue
  • Nanaimo Pharmacy1.00 km
  • Loblaw pharmacy1.20 km · 3185 Grandview Highway

Liquor

  • 1st Avenue Liquor Store0.10 km · 2800 East 1st Avenue
  • BC Liquor Stores0.94 km · 3150 East Broadway
  • Viti Wine and Lagers Liquor Store (Broadway & Naniamo)1.03 km · 2410 Nanaimo Street

Libraries

  • Vancouver Public Library, Hastings Branch1.45 km · 2674 East Hastings Street
  • Vancouver Public Library, Renfrew Branch1.94 km · 2969 East 22nd Avenue
  • Vancouver Public Library, Britannia Branch2.01 km · 1661 Napier Street

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • Rio on Broadway1.96 km · 1660 East Broadway
  • Omnifilm Post2.41 km · 2285 Clark Drive
  • Reliance Theatre3.47 km

Restaurants

  • Hopewell Chinese Kitchen (永合隆燒臘)0.06 km · 2800 E 1st Ave #213
  • Duotian Fish Soup Noodles Restaurant0.06 km · 2800 E 1st Ave #212
  • Fortune City Seafood Restaurant0.06 km · 2800 E 1st Ave #302

Nightlife

  • The Warehouse0.88 km · 2650 Slocan St
  • Lavish Liquid1.44 km · 2605 E Pender St
  • PressBox Pub1.44 km · 2889 East Hastings Street

Arenas

  • Pacific Coliseum at the PNE1.96 km · 100 N Renfrew St
  • Rogers Arena4.52 km · 800 Griffiths Way
  • BC Place Stadium5.01 km · 777 Pacific Blvd

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • TechFlex Fitness0.82 km · 2955 Virtual Way
  • Fitness Depot (Now operated by Fitness Experience)0.98 km · 2659 Lillooet St
  • Barbells To Buddhas Personal Training, Fat Loss & Health Coaching0.99 km · 2696 Nootka St

Yoga

  • Green Room Yoga1.50 km · 2645 East Hastings Street
  • Ocean and Crow Yoga/Space1.78 km · 1707 Grant Street
  • Open Door Yoga Commercial Drive1.82 km · 1651 Commercial Drive

Golf

  • Ski Golf Vacations0.51 km · 2969 East 7th Avenue
  • Rupert Park Pitch & Putt1.16 km · 3402 Charles St
  • Pacific Adventure Golf1.62 km · 3200 E Hastings St

Hospitals

  • Burnaby Hospital2.99 km · 3935 Kincaid Street
  • Mount Saint Joseph Hospital3.90 km · 3080 Prince Edward Street
  • Vancouver General Hospital5.79 km · 899 West 12th Avenue

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • Kaslo Park0.47 km · 2851 E 7th Avenue
  • Clinton Park0.48 km · 2690 Grant Street
  • Sunrise Park0.75 km · 1950 Windermere Street

Trails Nearby

  • Wellington Jogging Trail2.91 km
  • Dog Off-leash Trail3.84 km
  • Maplewood Flats Conservation Area5.26 km

Public Recreation Center

  • Thunderbird Community Centre1.11 km · 2311 Cassiar St
  • Hastings Community Centre1.45 km · 3096 E Hastings St
  • Renfrew Park Community Centre1.92 km · 2929 E 22nd Ave

Museum

  • BC Sugar Museum3.10 km · 123 Rogers St
  • Vancouver Police Centennial Museum4.16 km · 240 E Cordova St
  • Science World4.30 km · 1455 Quebec St

University & College

  • Centre for Digital Media3.25 km
  • Columbia College3.82 km
  • British Columbia Institute of Technology4.85 km

Preschools

  • Thunderbird Neighbourhood Centre Preschool1.08 km · 2311 Cassiar Street
  • Little Semlin Daycare1.34 km · 1656 Semlin Dr
  • Happy Corner Parent Participation Preschool1.51 km · 3434 Falaise Ave

Daycares

  • Service De Garde Le Petit Jardin0.23 km · 2882 4th Ave E
  • Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House’S Preschool0.34 km · 2131 Renfrew Street
  • Maquinna YMCA Kids Club0.41 km · 2684 2nd Ave E

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver5.44 km
  • Downtown Burnaby6.71 km
  • Downtown Richmond13.00 km

Skytrain Station

  • Renfrew Station Skytrain1.04 km
  • Rupert Station Skytrain1.30 km
  • Commercial–Broadway Station Skytrain1.92 km · 2550 Commercial Dr

Bus Stations

  • Northbound Renfrew St @ E 3rd Ave0.09 km
  • Southbound Renfrew St @ E 4th Ave0.23 km
  • Southbound Renfrew St @ E 5th Ave0.33 km
  • Northbound Rupert St @ Parker St0.35 km
  • Northbound Rupert St @ Seaforth Dr0.35 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)12.70 km
  • Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB)21.66 km
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)56.01 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound5.25 km
  • Lonsdale Quay Seabus Southbound5.46 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay20.24 km
  • BC Ferries Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal29.51 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express5.21 km · 601 W Cordova St
  • Moody Centre Station West Coast Express14.47 km
  • Coquitlam Central Station West Coast Express17.73 km · 2900 Barnet Hwy

Public

  • Vancouver Technical0.90 km
  • Thunderbird1.12 km · 2325 Cassiar St
  • Lord Nelson1.12 km · 1355 Garden Drive
  • Laura Secord1.39 km · 2500 Lakewood Dr
  • Templeton1.57 km
  • Britannia2.05 km

Private

  • Notre Dame0.88 km
  • Our Lady of Sorrows1.28 km · 575 Slocan St
  • St Jude's1.32 km · 2953 15th Ave E

About: 2878 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver

If this detached house doesn't check all the boxes for your dream home, view the other 1,377 Vancouver Single Family Residences for sale.

This freehold detached house was built in 1912 and is currently listed at $637 per square foot. The property sits on a 4,088 sq ft lot with 33 feet of frontage. The property offers 2 parking spaces, 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $7,657 in 2026.

Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 2878 E 2nd Avenue resides in the Renfrew VE neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Other communities nearby are Hastings Sunrise, Hastings and Grandview Woodland. 2nd has 49 homes currently on the market, while the district of Renfrew VE has 139 postings on the market. That's just 3.0% of the 4,706 total listings for sale in the city of Vancouver. The average listed price of a detached house in Renfrew VE is $1,766,522, with an estimated mortgage of $8,262 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 Renfrew VE are an average of 1,943 sq ft, with 4 beds and 3 baths.

The majority of properties for sale in the community around 2878 E 2nd Avenue are detached houses, not 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®#: R3173278 · $1,700,000 · 8 bedroom detached house in Renfrew VE Vancouver.

FAQs About 2878 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of 2878 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, MLS® R3173278?
This house, MLS® R3173278, has a size of 2,670 sqft and a lot size of 4,088 sqft. This is above the average square footage for a house in the Renfrew VE neighbourhood, which is 1,944 sqft.
What are nearby schools to this house?
Nearby secondary schools include Notre Dame, Vancouver Technical and Templeton. Nearby elementary schools include Thunderbird, Lord Nelson and Our Lady of Sorrows.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in this house, MLS® R3173278.
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 $7,657 per year based on 2026 tax year reports.
Is this house walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 87, 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 Renfrew VE, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 3.8% below average house prices for Renfrew VE.

Single Family Residence for sale in Vancouver East, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3173278

This Single Family Residence is a detached property that is currently for sale and was listed on October 7, 2026, or listed 3 weeks ago on our web site. This detached house is for sale and is located in the neighbourhood of Renfrew VE. It was built in the year of 1912, or 114 years old. The full mailing address is 2878 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 1E3. It has 8 beds & 3 baths. The list price of this detached house is $1,700,000 and the living area is 2,670 sq ft, or $637 per square foot. The lot is 4,088 sq ft.

2878 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver

Upcoming Open Houses

The postal code V5M 1E3 has a few open houses in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. This Renfrew VE detached house for sale is one of Lower Mainlands best priced properties in the Renfrew VE neighbourhood.

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Home Value

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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® R3173278) 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).