New Listing | 331 East 24th Street, Central Lonsdale
Charming Central Lonsdale Rancher
“• Two-bed, one-bath rancher, 1,126 sq ft, all on one level, in Central Lonsdale
5,134 sq ft south-facing lot in the City of North Vancouver
• Solid concrete construction, 2022 furnace, HRV system, and double-pane windows
• Attached garage off the lane, plus extra parking
• Listed at $1,488,000”
A charming, one-level rancher has just come to market in Central Lonsdale, sitting on a generous 5,134 sq ft lot with a sunny southern exposure. At 1,126 sq ft, the home is solidly built of concrete and has clearly been cared for over the years, with a feel that is both welcoming and reassuringly substantial.
Inside, the open living and dining area is warmed by a gas-burning fireplace and finished in hardwood flooring, an easy space for quiet evenings or having people over. From there it flows into a bright kitchen with a window over the sink. The kitchen is where the home's personality really shows: sunny yellow cabinetry and classic round chrome hardware give it a cheerful, timeless character, and the new vinyl flooring was chosen to suit that original charm rather than compete with it.
The two bedrooms are spacious and well separated by an updated four-piece bathroom, a layout that gives each room a bit of privacy.
Outside is a big part of the story. The front yard is maturely landscaped and exceptionally private, creating a peaceful buffer from the street. The south-facing backyard gets sunshine throughout the day and comes set up with a patio for outdoor dining and established vegetable garden beds. An attached garage with extra parking sits off the rear laneway.
Behind the scenes, the home has been kept up where it counts: a 2022 furnace, newer laundry appliances, an HRV system for fresh, balanced air, and vinyl double-pane windows.
The location is hard to beat for everyday living. The Green Necklace, the City's signature greenway, is just steps away, as is the brand-new Harry Jerome Recreation Centre. The shops, cafés, and restaurants along Lonsdale Avenue are close by, along with schools, parks, and convenient transit.
What This Means for You
This one appeals to a few different buyers for different reasons. For a downsizer or a couple, it offers what's increasingly hard to find in Central Lonsdale: one-level living with your own yard, garden, and garage, without stairs or a strata. For buyers who have been weighing a townhome or duplex, it's a genuine alternative, a detached home on real land at a comparable stage of life.
It also has a longer-term angle. The City of North Vancouver's new ground-oriented housing allowances add flexibility for anyone thinking about holding the property or planning a future project on the lot. If redevelopment is part of your thinking, it's worth confirming exactly what this lot permits with the City before you write an offer, and I'm happy to help you work through that.
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Ready to see it in person?
Contact Matt Council at 604-317-4464 or email matt@rossettirealty.ca to book your private tour.
About Matt Council
Matt Council is a North Vancouver Realtor and West Van specialist with a background in finance, focused on a data-driven, pressure-free approach to buying and selling on the North Shore.