1236 Duchess Ave, West Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3137474

$3,788,000
Est. Mortgage $16,758/mo
5 Beds
6 Baths
3059 sqft
1238 $ /sqft
2023 built
$3,788,000
Est. $16,758/mo with 20% down
Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver
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Property Details for 1236 Duchess Avenue

Modern luxury comes to life in this exceptional contemporary Ambleside home, elevated by breathtaking ocean views. The over 3000 sq ft, 5 bedroom state of the art custom design features high-end finishes enhanced by abundant natural light, year round A/C comfort, Euroline windows - and showcases a beautiful primary with spa inspired ensuite, plus a legal separate entry suite below. The upstairs open-concept layout is centred around a gourmet kitchen, seamlessly connecting living and dining areas - effortlessly flowing to a spacious entertainment balcony, perfect for indoor-outdoor living, where sweeping ocean views take centre stage. Near top schools and endless amenities, the garage with back lane access offers exceptional convenience, complementing the home’s elevated lifestyle

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 1085
Basement Features Full, Finished, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace 1
Heating Type Heat Pump, Radiant
Cooling Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 2
Flooring Other, Tile
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Balcony
View Description Stunning Water view
Roof Torch-On
Structures Residential Detached

Building Details

Price $3,788,000
Total Bedrooms 5
Total Bathrooms 6
Full Bathrooms 5
Half Bathrooms 1
Floor Area Total (sqft) 3059
Year Built 2023
Age Of Building 3
Building Type Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Stories 3
Ownership Type Freehold NonStrata
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Additional Parking, Garage Single, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces 2
Rental Suites Legal Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size 4026
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 33
MLS® # R3137474
Area West Vancouver
Neighbourhood Ambleside
City West Vancouver
Postal Code V7T 1H4
Gross Taxes $9,626.38
Zoning RD1

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3137474 / Active 06-18-2026 $3,788,000
R3090415 / Expired 02-17-2026 $3,980,000
R3064861 / Terminated 11-04-2025 $3,980,000
R3039040 / Terminated 08-20-2025 $4,288,000
R3002746 / Terminated 05-14-2025 $4,599,000
R2984566 / Terminated 04-01-2025 $4,888,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Foyer 7'8 x 7'8 ft
Main Level Primary Bedroom 14'1 x 14'1 ft
Main Level Walk-In Closet 7'2 x 7'2 ft
Main Level Bedroom 10' x 10' ft
Main Level Bedroom 14' x 14' ft
Main Level Laundry 4'7 x 4'7 ft
Above Level Living Room 17'9 x 17'9 ft
Above Level Dining Room 11'5 x 11'5 ft
Above Level Kitchen 10' x 10' ft
Above Level Family Room 15' x 15' ft
Below Family Room 9'4 x 9'4 ft
Below Dining Room 10'11 x 10'11 ft
Below Kitchen 10'11 x 10'11 ft
Below Bedroom 9'4 x 9'4 ft
Below Bedroom 12'3 x 12'3 ft
Below Utility 8' x 8' ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level Yes #5
Main Level Yes #3
Main Level Yes #3
Above Level No #2
Below Yes #3

Listed by: 88West Realty & 88West Realty & 88West Realty

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
St. Anthony's
Above Average
1.28 km
8.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Collingwood School
Above Average
3.25 km
9.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Fulton Ave @ 1200 Block (Flag)
0.24 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay
5.25 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate
Low
Violent Crime Rate
Low
Property Crime Rate
Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
38.6%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average
7.8%
Owner Occupied
Below Average
39.4%
Employment Rate
Below Average
53.3%

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

38 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
May take longer
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 — 5.25 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 AMBLESIDE compares
This property
21 DOM
Very fast
Ambleside avg
57 DOM
Average
West Vancouver avg
57 DOM
Slower market

1236 Duchess Avenue has a sell-speed score of 38/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" 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 4.1% and an area average of 57 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 392 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V7T 1H4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7T 1H4, 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 (~4.8 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.1 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

West Vancouver 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: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Schools NearBy

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance
Schools Near 1236 Duchess Avenue

Walkability & Transit Near 1236 Duchess Avenue

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 92

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 58

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
68

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Mortgage Calculator for 1236 Duchess Avenue

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $802
Maintenance fee 0
Financing 80% of the $3,788,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $15,270/month in total estimated carrying costs, $802 property tax.
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This listing generates an estimated $9,499/month in rental income, leaving a -$6,047/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 54% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Ambleside, West Vancouver

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Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

Listing Agent & Brokerage

Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver

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Walkability & Transit Near 1236 Duchess Avenue

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 92

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 58

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
68

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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