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3956 W 38TH AVENUE

Address
3956 W 38TH AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6N 2Y6
List Price
$3,798,000
Est. $17,762/month
Beds
5
Baths
3
Sq Ft
3,434
Type
Single Family Residence
Structure
Residential Detached
Year Built
1946
Size
3,434 sqft
Lot Size
10,363 sq ft
Parking
4 parking spots
Taxes
$21,099.3 /yr (2025)
Status
For Sale
MLS®#
R3118906
Walk Score
70
Added
Updated
Listed By
WESTSIDE Tom Gradecak Realty
MLS RECIPROCITY

Property Description

Prime Dunbar opportunity on Vancouver’s coveted Westside. Set on an expansive 61.73’ x 167.87’ lot, this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home offers ample potential. Lovingly maintained by current owners since 1964 & substantially rebuilt in 1975. Main floor features spacious principal rooms including living and dining rooms, family room, and office/bedroom. Upstairs find 4 generous size bedrooms including master retreat with ensuite. Enjoy two spacious back decks—one off the main level and another above—overlooking a sprawling, private backyard. Ideal for families, investors, or builders, this property is primed for renovation or redevelopment. Exceptional lot size and location provide outstanding potential in one of the city’s most desirable neighbourhoods, close to top schools, parks, & more.

This Single Family Residence home located at 3956 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 8 days. This property is listed at $3,798,000 with an estimated mortgage of $17,762* per month. It has 5 beds, 3 bathrooms, and is 3,434 square feet. The property was built in 1946. 3956 W 38th Avenue, Vancouver BC V6N 2Y6 is in the Dunbar Houses neighbourhood Vancouver. Southlands, MacKenzie Heights and Arbutus are nearby neighborhoods.

Facts & Features

Property

Area Minor
Dunbar
Postal Code
V6N 2Y6
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1,946
Size (Interior)
3,434 sqft
Building Area Total
3,434 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-05-11

Inside

Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
Laundry Features
In Unit
Flooring
Mixed, Tile, Carpet
Fireplace
1
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Bedrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Deck
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning

Building

Roof
Asphalt
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
Partially Finished
Heating
Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Residential Detached
Levels
Two
Construction
Frame Wood, Mixed (Exterior), Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Balcony

Parking

Parking Space (A)
4
Parking Features
Carport Multiple, Lane Access
Garage
No
Carport
Yes

Fees

Taxes
$21,099.3
Tax Year
2,025

Utilities

Utilities
Electricity 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, Recreation Nearby
Lot Size (sq ft)
10,363
Lot Size (acres)
0.24
Frontage
61.73
Lot Size Dimensions
61.73 x 167.87
Lot Size Area
10,363

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3118906
Ownership
Freehold NonStrata
Age
80 years
Main Floor Finished Area
1,231 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 3956 W 38TH AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6N 2Y6, Vancouver

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Location

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About: 3956 W 38TH AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6N 2Y6, Vancouver

With 4,576 detached houses in Vancouver, finding your perfect home will be easy.

This freehold detached house was built in 1946 and is currently listed at $1,106 per square foot. The property sits on a 10,363 sq ft lot with 61.73 feet of frontage. The property offers 4 parking spaces, 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $21,099 in 2025.

Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 3956 W 38TH AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6N 2Y6 resides in the Dunbar neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Other communities nearby are MacKenzie Heights, Arbutus and Southlands. 38th has 20 homes currently on the market, while the district of Dunbar has 137 postings on the market. This is roughly 3.0% of Vancouver's total 4,576 listings on the market. The average listed price of a detached house in Dunbar is $3,387,274, with an estimated mortgage of $15,841 per month.* That is 1.7 the average list price of $1,980,159 for a detached house in Vancouver.

The average Dunbar listed detached house is 2,817 sq ft, has 4 beds, and 4 baths.

In the area surrounding 3956 W 38TH AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6N 2Y6, detached houses outnumber townhouses on the market.

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®#: R3118906 · $3,798,000 · 5 bedroom detached house in Dunbar Vancouver.

FAQs About 3956 38th Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of this house?
3956 38th Avenue, MLS® R3118906 has a size of 3,434 sqft and a lot size of 10,363 sqft. This is above the average square footage for house in the Dunbar neighbourhood, which is 3,243 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 3956 38th Avenue, Vancouver?
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 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in this house at 3956 38th Avenue, MLS® R3118906.
Does this house have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for the house at 3956 38th Avenue with 4 spots.
What are annual taxes for 3956 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $21,099 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is 3956 38th Avenue, Vancouver, 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 3956 38th Avenue compare to other homes selling in Dunbar, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 4.8% below average house prices for Dunbar and has been on the market for 61 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.