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3838 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver

List Price$6,388,000Est. $29,722/month
Beds7
Baths5
Sq Ft4,751

About 3838 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver

Dwelling Type:Single Family Residence
Structure:Residential Detached
Year Built:1994
Floor Area (sq. ft.):4,751
Lot Size (sq. ft.):8,300
Parking:3 parking spots
Property Taxes:$19,553.3 /yr (2026)
Status:For Sale
MLS® #:R3173829
Added: (1 month ago)
Updated:
Provided by:Laboutique Realty
Area:Vancouver West
Sub Area:Dunbar
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Single Family Residence for sale at 3838 W 38th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6N 2Y4, Canada, Metro Vancouver, Lower Mainland. 4,751 sqft • Dunbar • List Price $6,388,000. Exclusive custom-built home blending traditional elegance with modern comfort, set in landscaped gardens with lawn sprinklers. Exceptional craftsmanship, spacious interiors and luxurious lighting and bath fixtures. Features solid oak double entry doors, a granite foyer with curved oak stairs, Schonbek crystal chandeliers, custom mouldings, rich millwork and oak wainscoting in the main-floor den. Maple kitchen with premium appliances. Large deck off the family room overlooks a sunny south-facing backyard, with a roughed-in BBQ gas line. Newer asphalt shingle roof, 7-zone radiant heating, and genuine granite front posts, planters and window trims. Close to St. George's and Crofton House private schools, Point Grey and Lord Byng secondary schools, and UBC. A one-of-a-kind home—must be seen!

3838 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6N 2Y4 (MLS® R3173829) is a 7 bed, 5 bath Single Family Residence for sale, listed at $6,388,000 and added to Strawhomes.com on October 5, 2026. The detached house is 4,751 square feet and was built in 1994. At $6,388,000, the estimated mortgage is $29,722 per month with 20% down, a 5% interest rate and a 25-year amortization. The detached house is in the Dunbar 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 Southlands, MacKenzie Heights and Arbutus.

Details

Property

Area Minor
Dunbar
Postal Code
V6N 2Y4
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1994
Size (Interior)
4,751 sqft
Building Area Total
4,811 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-10-13
Province
British Columbia
Date first appeared on site
2026-10-05
Features
5 baths, 7 beds, Single Family Residence, Central Location, Greenbelt, Recreation Nearby

Inside

Full Bathrooms
5
Main Level Bathrooms
Flooring
Hardwood, Mixed, Tile, Carpet
Fireplace
2
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Oven
Bedrooms
7
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Deck
Fireplace Features
Gas
Interior Features
Central Vacuum, Wet Bar

Building

Roof
Asphalt
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
Finished
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Residential Detached
Levels
Two
Security Features
Security System
Construction
Frame Wood, Mixed (Exterior), Stucco
Exterior Features
Balcony, Private Yard

Parking

Parking Space (A)
3
Parking Features
Garage Triple, RV Access/Parking, Aggregate, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
Garage
Yes

Fees

Gross Taxes
$19,553.3
Tax Year
2026

Utilities

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

Highlights

Community Features
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Land

Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot Features
Central Location, Greenbelt, Recreation Nearby
Lot Size (sq ft)
8,300
Lot Size (acres)
0.19
Lot Size (Hectares)
0.0771
Lot Size (Sq.Mtrs.)
771
Fencing
Fenced
Frontage - Feet
50
Lot Size Dimensions
50 x 166
Lot Size Area
8,300

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Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3173829
Ownership
Freehold NonStrata
Age
32 years
Main Floor Finished Area
1,714 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 3838 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver

MLS® #DateEventPrice
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Recently Sold Homes Near MLS® R3173829 - Sold Data

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  • 4056 W 36th Avenue, Vancouver

    Sold price
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    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Lot size
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    Days on market
    55
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    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
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    Days on market
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  • 3349 W 37th Avenue, Vancouver

    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Lot size
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    Days on market
    40
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Tax history - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$3,538,000 + $678,000$4,216,000

Location

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$29,722
Monthly total incl. strata
$29,722

Neighbourhood

Nearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 3838 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$6,388,000Oct 5, 2026
Vancouver$1,920,026Nov 6, 2026
Dunbar$3,184,829Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • Save-On-Foods0.47 km · 3535 West 41st Avenue
  • Stong's Market1.29 km · 4221 Dunbar Street
  • Windsor Market1.49 km · 4889 Mackenzie Street

Malls

  • Arbutus Shopping Centre2.79 km · 4255 Arbutus Street
  • Jericho Village Shopping Centre3.41 km · 2083 Alma Street
  • Oakridge Centre5.16 km · 650 West 41st Avenue

Pharmacy

  • Southland Pharmacy0.52 km · 3554 West 41st Avenue
  • Shoppers Drug Mart1.20 km · 4326 Dunbar Street
  • Pure Integrative Pharmacy Dunbar2.27 km · 3228 Dunbar Street

Liquor

  • JAK'S Beer Wine Spirits1.06 km · 4474 Dunbar Street
  • BC Liquor Stores2.12 km · 3453 Dunbar Street
  • West Coast Liquor Company2.44 km · 5503 West Boulevard

Libraries

  • Vancouver Public Library, Dunbar Branch1.00 km · 4515 Dunbar Street
  • Vancouver Public Library, Kerrisdale Branch2.45 km · 2112 West 42nd Avenue
  • Vancouver Public Library, West Point Grey Branch3.24 km · 4480 West 10th Avenue

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • Dunbar Theatre0.96 km · 4555 Dunbar Street
  • Fifth Avenue Cinemas4.59 km · 2110 Burrard St
  • The Park Theatre5.72 km · 3440 Cambie Street

Restaurants

  • Red Tuna Japanese Restaurant0.47 km · 3592 West 41st Avenue
  • Handi Cuisine1.10 km · 4432 Dunbar Street
  • Mexicali Restaurant1.10 km · 4424 Dunbar Street

Nightlife

  • Rogue Folk Club3.01 km · 3214 W 10th Ave
  • The Wolf & Hound3.04 km · 3617 West Broadway
  • The Wolf and Hound3.04 km · 3617 W Broadway

Arenas

  • Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre4.32 km · 6066 Thunderbird Blvd
  • Thunderbird Stadium4.65 km · 6288 Stadium Rd
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club6.03 km · 4601 Ontario St

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • Center Space Pilates & Health0.40 km
  • The Dailey Method0.46 km
  • Active Pilates Vancouver0.47 km · 3584 W 41st Ave

Yoga

  • Moksha Yoga Vancouver3.41 km · 2083 Alma Street
  • The Path Yoga Centre3.44 km
  • YogaButtons Kids Yoga Studio3.54 km · 2525 West Broadway

Golf

  • Point Grey Golf & Country Club1.06 km · 3350 SW Marine Dr
  • Vancouver Golf Villa1.25 km · 3233 SW Marine Dr
  • L3 Golf1.38 km · 3904 W 51st Ave

Hospitals

  • BC Children's Hospital - Ambulatory Care Building4.57 km · 4480 Oak Street
  • BC Children's Hospital4.69 km · 4480 Oak Street
  • BC Children's Hospital - Clinical Support Building4.69 km · 948 28th Avenue W

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • Memorial West Park0.67 km · 4747 Dunbar Street
  • Musqueam Park0.89 km · 4000 SW Marine Drive
  • Malkin Park1.08 km · 6001 Balaclava Street

Trails Nearby

  • St George's Trail0.56 km
  • SW Marine Trail0.61 km
  • Sasamat Trail0.80 km

Public Recreation Center

  • Dunbar Community Centre0.74 km · 4747 Dunbar St
  • Kerrisdale Community Centre2.45 km · 5851 West Boulevard
  • Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre3.41 km · 2690 Larch St

Museum

  • BC Golf Museum3.56 km · 2545 Blanca St
  • 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum3.88 km · 2025 W 11th Ave
  • British Columbia Museum of Medicine4.21 km · 1807 W 10th Ave

University & College

  • The University of British Columbia3.97 km
  • VanWest College5.63 km
  • Langara College6.21 km

Preschools

  • Dunbar Memorial Preschool0.61 km · 4747 Dunbar St
  • Tom Thumb Parent Participation Preschool1.23 km · 3737 West 27th Avenue
  • Curiousity Corner Preschool1.54 km · 3455 King Edward Ave W

Daycares

  • Little Munchkin Daycare Ltd0.61 km · 5979 Holland St
  • Westgate Montessori School Inc.0.95 km · 3489 31st Ave W
  • Little Munchkin Daycare Ltd.1.02 km · 3967 29th Ave W

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver7.22 km
  • Downtown Richmond8.85 km
  • Downtown Burnaby17.48 km

Skytrain Station

  • Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Skytrain5.35 km
  • King Edward Station Skytrain5.41 km
  • Langara–49th Avenue Station Skytrain5.52 km

Bus Stations

  • WB W 41 Ave at Mackenzie St0.13 km
  • Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 38 Ave0.13 km
  • Southbound Mackenzie St @ W 39 Ave0.28 km
  • Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 36 Ave0.30 km
  • Westbound W 41 Ave @ East Blvd0.31 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)4.55 km
  • Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB)22.37 km
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)64.06 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound7.88 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay16.35 km
  • BC Ferries Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal25.81 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express7.81 km · 601 W Cordova St
  • Moody Centre Station West Coast Express25.31 km
  • Coquitlam Central Station West Coast Express28.49 km · 2900 Barnet Hwy

Public

  • Southlands0.61 km · 5351 Camosun St
  • Kerrisdale Elementary1.09 km · 5555 Carnarvon St
  • Lord Kitchener1.60 km · 3455 W. King Edward Ave
  • Lord Byng2.37 km
  • Prince Of Wales2.48 km
  • Point Grey2.61 km

Private

  • Crofton House0.93 km · 3200 West 41st Avenue
  • Immaculate Conception1.12 km · 3745 West 28th Ave
  • St George's1.32 km · 4175 W 29th Ave

About: 3838 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver

With 1,377 Vancouver Single Family Residences for sale, finding your perfect home will be easy.

This freehold detached house was built in 1994 and is currently listed at $1,345 per square foot. The property sits on a 8,300 sq ft lot with 50 feet of frontage. The property offers 3 parking spaces, a garage, 2 fireplaces. Annual property taxes were assessed at $19,553 in 2026.

Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 3838 W 38th Avenue resides in the Dunbar neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Nearby neighbourhoods include MacKenzie Heights, Arbutus and Southlands. 38th has 28 homes currently on the market, while the district of Dunbar has 130 postings on the market. This represents approximately 2.8% of the total 4,706 properties listed for sale in Vancouver. The average listed price of a detached house in Dunbar is $3,680,477, with an estimated mortgage of $17,213 per month.* That is 1.2 times the average list price of $3,103,108 for a detached house in Vancouver.

Detached houses listed in Dunbar are an average of 3,058 sq ft, with 5 beds and 4 baths.

The community around 3838 W 38th Avenue has more detached houses for sale than townhouses.

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

MLS®#: R3173829 · $6,388,000 · 7 bedroom detached house in Dunbar Vancouver.

FAQs About 3838 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of 3838 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, MLS® R3173829?
This house, MLS® R3173829, has a size of 4,751 sqft and a lot size of 8,300 sqft. This is above the average square footage for a house in the Dunbar neighbourhood, which is 3,043 sqft.
What are nearby schools to this house?
Nearby secondary schools include Crofton House, St John's and Lord Byng. Nearby elementary schools include Southlands, Crofton House and Immaculate Conception.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in this house, MLS® R3173829.
Does this house have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for this house with 3 spots.
What are annual taxes for this house?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $19,553 per year based on 2026 tax year reports.
Is this house walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 78, 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 Dunbar, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 74.3% above average house prices for Dunbar.

Single Family Residence for sale in Vancouver West, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3173829

This Single Family Residence is a detached property that is currently for sale and was listed on October 5, 2026, or listed 3 weeks ago on our web site. This detached house is for sale and is located in the neighbourhood of Dunbar. It was built in the year of 1994, or 32 years old. The full mailing address is 3838 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6N 2Y4. It has 7 beds & 5 baths. The list price of this detached house is $6,388,000 and the living area is 4,751 sq ft, or $1,345 per square foot. The lot is 8,300 sq ft.

3838 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver

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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® R3173829) 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).