242 Princess Avenue, Strathcona, Vancouver

Key facts
Beds
5
Baths
2
Living area
1,938 sqft
Lot size
1,525 sqft
Frontage
View
Year built
1901
Property tax
$4,887/yr
MLS®
R3062723

Description

Large Strathcona home with spacious main floor and a large covered deck out back and 4 bedrooms up. Interior heritage features include original wood floors, spindle & banister stairway, and claw foot bathtub plus an undeveloped basement down. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Mechanical updates include updated electrical service and newer furnace. Easy walking distance to downtown. Better than a townhouse. No monthly maintenance fees.

History

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Property Information

MLS® # R3062723
Property Type House
Dwelling Type House/Single Family
Home Style Residential Detached
Kitchens 1
Year Built 1901
Parking None
Tax $4,887 in 2025
Strata No VAP971
Postal Code V6A 3C5
Address 242 Princess Avenue
Subarea Strathcona
City Vancouver
Listed By RE/MAX Select Properties

Floor Area (sq. ft.)

Main Floor 960
Above 1,938
Unfinished 616
Total 1,938

Location

Date Address Bed Bath Kitchen Asking Price Sold Price $/Sqft DOM Levels Built Living Area Lot Size
11/18/2025 This Property 5 2 1 Login to View Login to View Login to View 21 2 1901 1,938 sqft 1,525 sqft
08/19/2026

517 Atlantic Street

4 3 1 $1,599,900 $1,575,000 (-1.6%) Login to View 105 2 1996 1,942 sqft 2,876 sqft
06/03/2026

764 E Georgia Street

7 2 2 $1,580,900 $1,445,000 (-8.6%) Login to View 57 2 1965 2,402 sqft 3,050 sqft
05/09/2026

732 E Pender Street

3 2 1 $1,449,000 $1,449,000 (0.0%) Login to View 3 2 1905 1,650 sqft 3,050 sqft
05/09/2026

838 E Pender Street

3 2 1 $1,989,000 $1,950,000 (-2.0%) Login to View 5 2 1907 1,747 sqft 3,050 sqft
05/06/2026

721 E Pender Street

6 3 3 $1,698,000 $1,670,000 (-1.6%) Login to View 9 3 1985 2,357 sqft 3,050 sqft
05/05/2026

655 E Pender Street

4 1 1 $999,000 $980,000 (-1.9%) Login to View 8 2 1905 2,138 sqft 3,050 sqft
05/02/2026

356 Union Street

5 3 2 $1,490,000 $1,258,000 (-15.6%) Login to View 24 2 1974 2,151 sqft 3,300 sqft
03/30/2026

726 Vernon Drive

5 2 1 $1,599,000 $1,578,000 (-1.3%) Login to View 41 2 1981 1,830 sqft 2,995 sqft
Date Address Bed Bath Kitchen Asking Price $/Sqft DOM Levels Built Living Area Lot Size
4 days ago

522 E Cordova Street

9 2 2 $1,100,000 Login to View 5 3 1907 2,852 sqft 3,050 sqft
1 week ago

613 417 Great Northern Way

1 1 1 $899,000 Login to View 12 2 2016 928 sqft N/A
2 weeks ago

807 231 E Pender Street

1 1 1 $599,900 Login to View 15 1 2016 610 sqft N/A
2 weeks ago

1009 983 E Hastings Street

1 1 1 $529,900 Login to View 19 1 2018 567 sqft N/A
2 weeks ago

1006 983 E Hastings Street

2 2 1 $674,999 Login to View 19 1 2018 716 sqft N/A
3 weeks ago

2 1136 E Pender Street

2 2 1 $999,000 Login to View 25 2 2015 852 sqft N/A
3 weeks ago

407 289 Alexander Street

1 1 1 $899,000 Login to View 26 2 1999 880 sqft N/A
3 weeks ago

304 384 E 1st Avenue

1 1 1 $549,000 Login to View 26 1 2016 615 sqft N/A
3 weeks ago

306 1120 E Georgia Street

1 1 0 $699,900 Login to View 26 1 2024 642 sqft N/A
1 month ago

618 Union Street

3 3 1 $1,798,000 Login to View 32 2 1905 1,204 sqft 2,928 sqft
Date Address Bed Bath Kitchen Asking Price $/Sqft DOM Levels Built Living Area Lot Size
7 months ago

4225 John Street

5 2 2 $1,499,000 Login to View 215 2 1910 1,771 sqft 4,013 sqft

House for Sale in Strathcona, Vancouver

House in Strathcona, Vancouver. This 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom house offers 1,938 sq ft of living space ($464/sq ft) and was built in 1901. The property sits on a 1,525 sq ft lot in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Vancouver. Home style: Residential Detached. Basement: Full,unfinished. Parking: None. Annual property taxes: $4,887 (2025). Listed by RE/MAX Select Properties — MLS® #R3062723.

Frequently Asked Questions About 242 Princess Avenue

Common questions buyers ask about this listing:

What year was this home built in?

242 Princess Avenue, Vancouver, V6A 3C5 was built in 1901.

How long has this property been listed for?

242 Princess Avenue, Vancouver, V6A 3C5 was listed on 10/28/2025 by RE/MAX Select Properties.

How wide is the lot?

The lot is 30.5 feet wide.

Is there a basement in this home?

Full,Unfinished.

How many bedrooms does this house have?

242 Princess Avenue, Vancouver, V6A 3C5 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with 1938 sq ft of living space.

What is the square footage of this house?

242 Princess Avenue, Vancouver, V6A 3C5 has 1938 sq ft of living space.

What is the MLS® number for this house?

The MLS® number for 242 Princess Avenue, Vancouver, V6A 3C5 is R3062723.

What neighbourhood is this house in?

242 Princess Avenue, Vancouver, V6A 3C5 is located in the Strathcona neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC.

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