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205 8231 Granville Ave, Richmond BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3171143

6 days on the market

$330,000

Est. Mortgage $1,460/mo

Listing updated: Oct 1, 2026 at 10:31pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 7, 2026 at 01:45am

Dolphin Place

1 Beds

1 Baths

680 sqft

485 $ /sqft

320 $ Maint. fee

1979 built

NEW

6 days on the market

$330,000

Est. $1,460/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Oct 1, 2026 at 10:31pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 7, 2026 at 01:45am

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A fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers! Welcome to Dolphin Square, where this exceptionally spacious 680 sq ft 1-bedroom + den home offers the space and flexibility rarely found at this price point. The den is ideal for a home office, study or extra storage. Enjoy a bright, functional layout, generous living area, good-sized balcony and insuite storage. Freshly updated with a renovated bathroom in 2026, brand new dishwasher, fresh paint and a refrigerator approximately 2 years old. Includes 1 parking stall. Centrally located near Richmond Centre, Canada Line, shopping, restaurants, parks and everyday conveniences. Move-in ready and a great place to call home! Open House Sunday Oct 4th, 2-4pm

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Top
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Baseboard
Laundry	Common Area
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$330,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	680
Year Built	1979
Age Of Building	47
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Building Name	Dolphin Place
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$320
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Single, Guest, Front Access, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes
Units In Development	129

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3171143
Area	Richmond
Neighbourhood	Brighouse
City	Richmond
Postal Code	V6Y 3A4
Gross Taxes	$1,329.74
Zoning	VR160

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3171143 / Active	10-01-2026	$330,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	17' x 17' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	9' x 9' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	7' x 7' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	15' x 15' ft
Main Level	Den	6' x 6' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Royal First 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.

About the building: Dolphin Place

8231 Granville Avenue, Brighouse, Richmond

Dolphin Place building details

Building

Built: 1982
Homes: 129
Construction: Frame - Wood
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: NWS2095
Managed by: Colyvan Pacific
Parking: Visitor Parking, Garage: Underground, Garage Underbuilding
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: ManagementHot WaterGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Dolphin Place

For sale: 4
Median ask: $369K
Median $/sqft: $543
Days on market: 79
Sold, past year: 1

This home

$485/sqft, 10.7% below the building median of $543.

Homes for sale at Dolphin Place, Richmond Recent sold listings in Dolphin Place, Richmond

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
A.R. MacNeill Secondary School: Average 1.36 km 6.9/10
Elementary
William Cook Elementary School: Average 0.44 km 6.2/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
St.Paul School: Above Average 1.09 km 8.4/10
Secondary
Maple Hill School: Average 0.47 km 5.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Granville Ave @ Buswell St: 0.07 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Brighouse Stn: 0.54 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 33.7%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 14.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 51.3%
Employment Rate: Average 58.4%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise: Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise: Possible
Close to major Power Lines: Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): Unlikely
Flood Area: Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries: Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

57 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $348,810

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.54 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Possible — near airport

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How BRIGHOUSE compares

This property

6 DOM

Very fast

Brighouse avg

52 DOM

Average

Richmond avg

52 DOM

Slower market

205 8231 Granville Avenue has a sell-speed score of 57/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 5.7% below comparable active properties in Brighouse, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 12.1% and an area average of 52 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 919 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6Y 3A4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Y 3A4, 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 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~2.9 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Richmond currently sees ~1 day 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: ~29.8 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~3 projected.

Precipitation Typical for region

Annual precipitation ~1117 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1159 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~39.9 mm baseline, ~44.4 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~25 days baseline, ~27 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

Restaurants (82 nearby)

Wing kee restaurant · 109 m · Restaurant
Kumo sukiyaki restaurant · 139 m · Restaurant
Redbud restaurant · 140 m · Restaurant

Shopping (53 nearby)

Giant · 83 m · Bicycle Shop
La rose fleur · 90 m · Florist
The glam lab. · 116 m · Beauty Shop

Cafes (22 nearby)

Tea origin · 101 m · Cafe
Prunus · 107 m · Cafe
Cafe & life co. · 123 m · Cafe

Groceries (18 nearby)

7-eleven · 126 m · Convenience
Wah shang supermarket · 191 m · Supermarket
Sungiven foods · 233 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (7 nearby)

Chemmart pharmacy · 241 m · Healthcare
Mccue pharmacy · 379 m · Healthcare
Mj's pharmacy · 743 m · Healthcare

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ brighouse stn station · 542 m · Transit
Bus stop northbound no. 3 rd @ blundell rd · 826 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

33 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Virtuelle	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 378 m
William Cook Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 436 m
Continuing Ed SD 38	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	2.6 / 10	Distance 471 m
Maple Hill School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 472 m
General Currie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 530 m
Richmond Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 687 m
R C Palmer Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Henry Anderson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.05 KM
St.Paul School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
Samuel Brighouse Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
Garden City Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
W D Ferris Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
A.R. MacNeill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
Station Stretch	Public	Grades Served 4, 8-12	Catchment Info —	4.2 / 10	Distance 1.49 KM
Blundell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Howard De Beck Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.74 KM
Pythagoras Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
Walter Lee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
City Vancouver Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Errington Learning Centre	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
John T Errington Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
Donald E McKay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Tomsett Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Archibald Blair Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.5 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
J.N. Burnett Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
des Navigateurs	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Hugh McRoberts Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Matthew McNair Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
James Whiteside Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
Maple Lane Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
William Bridge Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
Steveston-London Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM
R. C. Talmey Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 205 8231 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC

205 8231 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC Brighouse 0.5 km

35 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Brighouse → Waterfront
35 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Brighouse → Metrotown
53 min
SFU Burnaby via Brighouse → Production Way
60 min
Richmond Centre
10 min
YVR Airport via Brighouse → YVR-Airport
23 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
16 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
14 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
22 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
1 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
6 min

Calculate your commute

205 8231 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.5 km from Brighouse, with a 35 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Granville Ave @ Buswell St (0.07 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (78/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 205 8231 Granville Avenue

Car-Dependent 93

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 78

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 72

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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Property Taxes $111

Maintenance fee 320

Financing 80% of the $330,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $1,691/month in total estimated carrying costs, $111 property tax, $320 maintenance fee.

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This listing generates an estimated $1,630/month in rental income, leaving a -$99/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 27% down.

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