1203 W 38TH AVENUE

Vancouver, British Columbia · Neighbourhood: Shaughnessy
C$6,988,000

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How should buyers evaluate 1203 W 38TH AVENUE?

Start by reading this listing in its Vancouver Shaughnessy context: price, property type, land or strata setup, age, transit, schools, similar supply, carrying costs and resale liquidity should be considered together, not just photos and asking price.

What should be checked before writing an offer?
  • Recent comparable sales, competing active listings, days on market, price changes and current market pace.
  • Property condition, inspection risk, insurance, financing, tax, title and any disclosure documents.
  • For strata homes, review minutes, contingency reserve, special levies, rental rules and pet bylaws.
How do buyers find land with rebuild or multiplex potential, what should they watch, and how can returns be improved?

To find land with this potential, start with zoning, lot size, frontage, lane or driveway access, servicing, trees, slope, basement conditions, BC Assessment, title restrictions and municipal permits. The highest-return plan is usually not simply the maximum unit count; it is the best balance between approval risk, construction cost, rent or resale pricing, floor-plan efficiency, parking and holding period.

Vancouver listings should separate R1-1, RS, RT, laneway house and multiplex rules during review. R1-1 is an important low-density housing reform signal, but heritage, trees, underground servicing, parking, corner-lot conditions and existing building condition can all change the practical outcome.

Vancouver R1-1 / RS / RT / laneway quick checklist
  • Confirm whether zoning is R1-1, RS, RT or another district.
  • Review laneway house, multiplex, heritage, tree, parking and servicing rules separately.
  • Do not rely on lot size alone; corner-lot conditions, underground servicing and existing building condition can affect the plan.
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1203 W 38TH AVENUE

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Fully renovated in 2023! Gorgeous Shaughnessy mansion on a huge 9,140 sqft corner lot. Entire home renovated top to bottom - new roof, windows, and limestone exterior. Inside features Italian herringbone floors, oriental white marble, and Materika Italian porcelain bathroom walls, with contemporary drop ceilings and recessed cove lighting throughout. Leicht German millwork kitchen with Miele, Gaggenau and Smeg appliances. Smart climate controls, indoor pool, sauna, steam showers and wet bar. The 3 car garage was fully updated too - new roof, epoxy floors, fresh paint and lighting. Walking distance to VanDusen Garden, Eric Hamber Secondary and Vancouver College. (id:56153)

Property Details

House
Building Type
6
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
1996
Year Built
30 years
Age
39
Days on Site
9,141 sf
Lot Area
5,985 sqft
Interior Size
C$1,168
Price per Sqft

Transaction: For sale

Lot Frontage: 72 ft

Status: active

Listing ID: 29662573 (R3116135)

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Property Summary

Price: C$6,988,000

Lot Area: 9,141 sf

Lot Frontage: 72 ft

PID: 011-104-422

Days on Site: 39 days

Added to BurnabyHouse: 2026-04-27

Updated on: 2026-06-01 09:06 AM PDT

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Schools

Sir William Osler Elementary ELEMENTARY
Public · School District 39
5970 Selkirk St, Vancouver, BC
Straight-line distance about 644.2 m
Eric Hamber Secondary SECONDARY
Public · School District 39
5025 Willow St, Vancouver, BC
Straight-line distance about 652.2 m
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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
Safeway
About 1.3 km away
990 West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver
Kin's Farm Market
About 1.9 km away
2215 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver
Shopping Centres
King Edward Mall
About 1.4 km away
Kerrisdale Station
About 1.6 km away
Parks / Green Space
magnolias and hydrangeas
About 120.4 m away
witchhazels
About 130.6 m away
Rapid Transit Stations
Oakridge - 41st Ave Stn
About 1.3 km away

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