The crown jewel of Grand Boulevard, this iconic Edwardian home was built in 1912 for the Reeve of North Vancouver. Towering and unique, it captivates with soaring ceilings, a grand staircase, leaded glass, and hardwood floors with period inlay. Generous principal rooms, elegant pocket doors, and wood-burning fireplaces whisper stories of a bygone era. With five bedrooms, a rare two-level garden suite in the former servant’s quarters, and a recently updated kitchen and bathroom, the layout offers remarkable flexibility for families or multi-generational living. On the quiet side of Grand Blvd, private, lush gardens envelop the home, creating a quiet retreat just five blocks from vibrant Lonsdale. More than a residence, this is a living piece of North Vancouver’s rich history.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full, Partially Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	3
Heating Type	Hot Water, Radiant
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Wood
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,870,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	5
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	5243
Year Built	1912
Age Of Building	114
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	3
Building Name	Second Gill Residence
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open, Front Access, Rear Access

Lot & Land

Lot Size	8550
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	57
MLS^® #	R2991440
Area	North Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Boulevard
City	North Vancouver
Postal Code	V7L 3Y2
Gross Taxes	$7,440.19
Zoning	RS-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R2991440 / Active	04-16-2025	$2,870,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Mud Room	7'7 x 7'7 ft
Main Level	Foyer	14'7 x 14'7 ft
Main Level	Living Room	19'9 x 19'9 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	14'1 x 14'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'9 x 12'9 ft
Main Level	Family Room	19'0 x 19'0 ft
Main Level	Pantry	11'6 x 11'6 ft
Main Level	Den	13'5 x 13'5 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Main Level	Office	19'9 x 19'9 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	15'9 x 15'9 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	17'1 x 17'1 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	14'8 x 14'8 ft
Abv Main 2	Bedroom	18'9 x 18'9 ft
Abv Main 2	Flex Room	18'9 x 18'9 ft
Below	Kitchen	15'1 x 15'1 ft
Below	Living Room	15'1 x 15'1 ft
Below	Laundry	14'4 x 14'4 ft
Below	Flex Room	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Below	Recreation Room	18'7 x 18'7 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Main Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	Yes	#3
Above Level	No	#4
Above Main 2	Yes	#4

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS^® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Map & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts: 1.04 km
Elementary, Secondary
St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts: 1.04 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Grand Blvd East @ E 17 St: 0.12 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 2.34 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Average
Violent Crime Rate: Below Average
Property Crime Rate: Above Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average; 32.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average; 10.4%
Owner Occupied: Below Average; 55.6%
Employment Rate: Above Average; 70.2%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise: Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise: Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines: Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): Unlikely
Flood Area: Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries: Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

50 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 2.34 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How BOULEVARD compares

This property

449 DOM

Slower than area

Boulevard avg

47 DOM

Average

North Vancouver avg

47 DOM

Faster market

1617 W Grand Boulevard has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 11.2% and an area average of 47 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 223 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V7L 3Y2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7L 3Y2, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 3.9 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: North Vancouver Mahon Park, North Vancouver (~1.9 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.1 — Low Risk.

Heat Moderate

North Vancouver - City currently sees ~1 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.8 °C baseline, ~32.2 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1601 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1661 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~53.1 mm baseline, ~59.2 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.