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SOLD: 1987 W 13th Avenue, Kitsilano | Yuliya Lys

A rare, house-like townhome in the heart of Kitsilano just changed hands, and it’s easy to see why this one moved. 1987 W 13th Avenue sold in just 1 week, and the finished product is a case study in what thoughtful design can do to a home. Reach out if you’d like the sold price and details.

Design by RODROZEN

This reimagined 2-level townhome carries the fingerprints of RODROZEN DESIGN throughout — a renovation recognized as a 2022 Georgie Award finalist. Every detail was considered, not just selected. The result is a home that feels custom rather than renovated.

The Kitchen

The heart of the home is a custom kitchen built around stone counters and Bosch appliances, with a built-in bar and wine fridge for entertaining. A gas fireplace, tailored millwork, smart thermostats, a custom wall mural, and designer lighting round out the main level — the kind of finishes that make a home feel curated rather than furnished.

Upstairs

The layout upstairs is the ideal 2-bedroom setup: new wool carpeting underfoot, a custom walk-in closet, and beautifully renovated bathrooms. The primary ensuite is spa-like in the truest sense, with a steam shower and heated floors.

Outside and Location

A landscaped front yard completes the package, giving this home a rare house-like feel that’s hard to find in this format. The location does the rest of the work: moments from Arbutus and South Granville, steps to École Lord Tennyson Elementary, and close to the Vancouver Lawn Tennis Club — one of Kitsilano’s most walkable, well-connected pockets.

The Bottom Line

1987 W 13th Avenue sold so quick reflecting the strength of a fully renovated, design-forward home in one of Kitsilano’s most sought-after school catchments. If you’re curious what your Kitsilano home could be worth, or you’re looking for something like this one, reach out — I’d love to talk.

Kitsilano Real Estate Market Update – July 2026

Kitsilano’s townhouse market has stayed brisk through the first half of 2026, with 47 sales recorded since January — 36 firm and 11 currently pending. Prices have ranged from $870,000 for a compact 2-bed unit up to $7,250,000 for a waterfront property on Point Grey Road, with a median sale price of $1,430,000 (or $1,381,200 excluding the Point Grey Road outliers) and a typical price per square foot around $1,131. Homes are moving fast, with a median of just 11 days on market, and roughly 30% of listings (14 of 47) sold above asking — sellers are landing close to full value, with sales averaging about 99% of list price. Two-bedroom layouts dominate the market, accounting for 32 of the 47 sales, reflecting Kitsilano’s continued draw for downsizers and small families looking for house-like living without the price tag of a detached home.

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Yuliya Lys PREC
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Front exterior of 1987 West 13th Avenue, a Kitsilano Vancouver townhome renovated by Rodrozen Design + Build

1987 West 13th Avenue: A Georgie Award–Finalist Townhome in Kitsilano $1,599,000 | 2 Bed, 3 Bath | 1,215 SF | Kitsilano, Vancouver West | MLS® R3146255

Some renovations update a home. This one, however, reinvented it. In 2021, Rodrozen Design + Build stripped 1987 West 13th Avenue down to the studs, then rebuilt it into a two-level Kitsilano townhome. As a result, it earned a 2022 Georgie Award finalist nod for Best Renovation — one of the highest honours in BC home building.

Now it’s on the market. Once you see the details, you’ll understand why the judges took notice. You can also view the full listing here.

The Renovation at 1987 West 13th Avenue

Every detail here carries the mark of a builder who doesn’t cut corners. First, Rodrozen stripped the main level to the studs, then rebuilt it around a kitchen with Cambria quartz countertops — top-of-the-line, 93% quartz, commercial grade. Alongside the counters, a full Bosch appliance suite completes the space: fridge, gas stove, wall oven/microwave/speed-oven combo, dishwasher, and hood fan.

Meanwhile, in the living room, a gas fireplace anchors the space with a custom concrete surround. A local artist, in fact, built it using three layers of poured concrete. Next to it sits a custom bar and wine fridge, plus a hidden in-wall recess that tucks the TV and its hardware out of sight — in short, no cords, no clutter, just clean lines.

A Room-by-Room Tour of This Kitsilano Townhome

Main Level & Entry — Beyond the kitchen and living room, the main floor also holds a custom tall front closet and storage drawers tucked under the stairs. In addition, a refreshed downstairs bathroom has a new sink and mirrors, and a custom wall mural gives the entry real personality.

Primary Bedroom & Ensuite — Upstairs, the primary suite has a custom walk-in closet with its own pocket door. Next door, a spa-worthy ensuite carries over from a previous owner’s six-figure renovation: for instance, a steam shower, a refrigerated cabinet for toiletries, and heated floors throughout.

Upstairs Bathroom & Hall — Meanwhile, the second bathroom got a full redo: new toilet, vanity, shower/tub, tile, and fan. On top of that, new wool carpet runs throughout the upper level, and the team also replaced the skylight above the stairs in 2022.

Basement & Storage — Downstairs, a heated storage room (roughly 8′ x 12′) and a full crawl space, accessible through the hall closet, together give this home real storage — a rarity for its size.

Whole House — Throughout, new paint and lighting tie everything together, smart thermostats control the baseboard heaters, and a new washer/dryer (2022) rounds things out. Overall, the renovation balanced function with design just as much as looks.

1987 West 13th Avenue: Strata & Ownership Details

The home sits on freehold strata title, with maintenance fees of $480/month. Specifically, those fees cover building insurance, gardening, water, recycling, green bin, garbage, gutter cleaning, moss removal, repairs, and roof maintenance. As of the February AGM, the building’s contingency reserve stood at $26,000, and so far, no major expenditures are pending. Currently, the strata is replacing windows as needed, and several are already done.

For context, the strata redid the roof in 2012. Then, in 2021, it also invested $30,000 into re-landscaping the grounds — new irrigation, hedges, plants, drainage, and pathways. On top of that, a further ~$4,500 went toward targeted landscaping by LCP, including repaved surfaces, new fencing, and drainage. Finally, the home also comes with a parking pad next to the garage, plus one covered parking spot and a locker.

The Kitsilano Location

Overall, Kitsilano is one of Vancouver’s most walkable, sought-after neighbourhoods, and this address puts you right in the middle of it. For example, you’re moments from Alma Street and South Granville, steps to École Lord Tennyson Elementary, and a short walk to the Vancouver Lawn Tennis Club. Beyond that, Kitsilano Beach, the shops and cafés on West 4th Avenue, and easy access to downtown are all nearby too.

Interested in 1987 West 13th Avenue?

In short, this home combines an award-recognized renovation, a walkable Kitsilano address, and the storage and layout of a house — all in townhome form. As a result, homes like this don’t sit long.

So, reach out to book a private showing or ask any questions — yuliya@yuliyalys.com

Yuliya Lys, PREC* — The Partners Real Estate

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer to verify all details, including measurements and strata financials.