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104 1279 Nicola St, Vancouver BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3120090

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Listing updated: Sep 16, 2026 at 01:17am

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Ocean Vista

1 Beds

2 Baths

1060 sqft

895 $ /sqft

650.92 $ Maint. fee

1981 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Sep 16, 2026 at 01:17am

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Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 0.76 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School: Average 0.41 km 6/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Claren Academy: Above Average 1.5 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 1.09 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Beach Ave @ Cardero St: 0.16 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 1.46 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Average
Violent Crime Rate: Below Average
Property Crime Rate: Above Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 45.8%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 3.6%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 45.3%
Employment Rate: Below Average 20%

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

42 / 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 — 1.46 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 WEST END VW compares

This property

133 DOM

Slower than area

West End VW avg

56 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

56 DOM

Faster market

104 1279 Nicola Street has a sell-speed score of 42/100, 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 11.1% and an area average of 56 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 216 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 V6G 2E8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6G 2E8, 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 B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~5.2 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Vancouver 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: ~29.7 °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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (186 nearby)

Mcdonald's · 212 m · Fast Food
Kinara indian cuisine · 277 m · Restaurant
Sula indian restaurant · 336 m · Restaurant

Shopping (99 nearby)

Davie street · 233 m · Post Office
London drugs · 236 m · Pharmacy
Scotiabank · 296 m · Bank

Cafes (50 nearby)

Jj bean · 320 m · Cafe
Matchstick · 328 m · Cafe
Melriches coffee house · 390 m · Cafe

Groceries (38 nearby)

Safeway · 239 m · Supermarket
Neighbourhood wine makers inc · 277 m · Beverages
Bc liquor express · 291 m · Beverages

Healthcare (7 nearby)

London drugs · 236 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 635 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 642 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

West end ice rink · 792 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound beach ave @ hornby st · 991 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

29 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 414 m
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 763 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.09 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.50 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.62 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.62 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.75 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.85 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.04 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.33 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.45 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 104 1279 Nicola St, Vancouver, BC

104 1279 Nicola St, Vancouver, BC Burrard 1.5 km

22 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
22 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
36 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
43 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
47 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
48 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

104 1279 Nicola St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.5 km from Burrard, with a 22 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Beach Ave @ Cardero St (0.16 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (78/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 104 1279 Nicola Street

Car-Dependent 95

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 94

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Mortgage Calculator for 104 1279 Nicola Street

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Property Taxes $202

Maintenance fee 650.92

Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($189,800), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $4,478/month — $3,625 principal & interest, $202 property tax, $651 maintenance fee.

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At an estimated rental income of $3,245/month, this property runs a $1,293/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 49% down.

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