“BERWICK HOUSE”- First time on the market in over 40 years - A rare West Coast modern gem designed by Robert Berwick (Thompson, Berwick & Pratt) for his own use. This architecturally significant home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates, featuring warm wood paneling, striking stone fireplace, and a large south-facing window that floods the living space with natural light. The main level offers 2 oversized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and dedicated home office. The lower level includes 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, providing flexibility with the option for a 1 or 3-bedroom suite. Set back from the street on a private, nearly 20,000 sq ft lot with mature gardens, this is a unique opportunity in a serene, private setting.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Forced Air
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Other, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$3,185,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3283
Year Built	1940
Age Of Building	86
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Septic Tank
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Additional Parking, Carport Multiple, RV Access/Parking, Front Access
Total Parking Spaces	6

Lot & Land

Lot Size	19408
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	96.4
MLS^® #	R3110915
Area	West Vancouver
Neighbourhood	Ambleside
City	West Vancouver
Postal Code	V7V 2G7
Gross Taxes	$8,064.99
Zoning	RS5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3110915 / Active	04-13-2026	$3,185,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	18'0 x 18'0 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	14'2 x 14'2 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	21'0 x 21'0 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	7'2 x 7'2 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	17'2 x 17'2 ft
Main Level	Office	11'8 x 11'8 ft
Main Level	Foyer	15'3 x 15'3 ft
Main Level	Laundry	8'6 x 8'6 ft
Main Level	Workshop	12'9 x 12'9 ft
Below	Living Room	15'8 x 15'8 ft
Below	Family Room	14'6 x 14'6 ft
Below	Kitchen	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Below	Primary Bedroom	15'5 x 15'5 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Below	Bedroom	10'11 x 10'11 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#3
Main Level	No	#4
Below	No	#3
Below	No	#3

Listed by: eXp 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; 2.06 km; 8.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Collingwood School: Above Average; 2.18 km; 9.4/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Mathers Ave @ 15 St: 0.14 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay: 6.25 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average; 48.7%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average; 12.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average; 50%
Employment Rate: Above Average; 66.4%

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

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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 — 6.25 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

87 DOM

Slower than area

Ambleside avg

57 DOM

Average

West Vancouver avg

57 DOM

Faster market

1650 Mathers 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 V7V 2G7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7V 2G7, 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 (~5.7 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.