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1173 W 8th Ave, Vancouver BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3160031

2 days on the market

$1,218,000

Est. Mortgage $5,388/mo

Listing updated: Aug 31, 2026 at 07:23pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 2, 2026 at 02:30pm

Fairview Ii

2 Beds

1 Baths

1073 sqft

1135 $ /sqft

299.72 $ Maint. fee

1976 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

2 days on the market

$1,218,000

Est. $5,388/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 31, 2026 at 07:23pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 2, 2026 at 02:30pm

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Stunning 3 story townhouse with panoramic, city & mountain views. A uniquely designed & renovated private walk-up 1 bedroom, with loft & office townhome in the heart of Fairview. The property boasts a complete renovation including a chefs kitchen, with European cabinetry, and premium appliances. Vaulted living room with 16' ceiling, flowing through the sliding doors onto the 189 sq. ft. patio perfect for bbqs, relaxing and entertaining. Floor to ceiling windows. Updated plumbing, electrical, lighting, insulation. soundproofing, dual glazed windows. The spa-inspired bathroom embraces a luxurious steam shower. 1 parking & 1 storage locker included. Pet-friendly building! Showing by appt, Easy to show!

Open houses

05 Sep, 2026 (12:00 PM to 02:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Heating Type	Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	CITY, MOUNTAIN
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$1,218,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1073
Year Built	1976
Age Of Building	50
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	3 Storey
Stories	3
Building Amenities	Sauna/Steam Room, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Sewer, Snow Removal
Building Name	Fairview Ii
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$299.72
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Sauna/Steam Room, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Sewer, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Additional Parking, Underground, Lane Access, Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	10

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3160031
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Fairview VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6H 1C5
Gross Taxes	$2,599.98
Zoning	RES

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3160031 / Active	08-31-2026	$1,218,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Dining Room	6'8 x 6'8 ft
Main Level	Foyer	4'5 x 4'5 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	7'5 x 7'5 ft
Main Level	Living Room	16'5 x 16'5 ft
Above Level	Flex Room	9'3 x 9'3 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	13'2 x 13'2 ft
Abv Main 2	Bedroom	16'4 x 16'4 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Above Level	No	#3

Listed by: RE/MAX Crest 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.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
False Creek Elementary School: Average 0.41 km 6/10
Secondary
Kitsilano Secondary School: Above Average 2.46 km 7.2/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd: 0.91 km
Secondary
St. Lawrence School: Above Average 0.33 km 8.2/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound W Broadway @ Alder St: 0.13 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Olympic Village Stn: 1.12 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 58.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 2.8%
Owner Occupied: Average 72.3%
Employment Rate: Below Average 33%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
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

33 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,042,608

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.12 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How FAIRVIEW VW compares

This property

2 DOM

Very fast

Fairview VW avg

56 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

56 DOM

Slower market

1173 W 8th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 33/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 14.4% above comparable active properties in Fairview VW. 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 V6H 1C5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6H 1C5, 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 (~3.9 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

Shopping (120 nearby)

Instant imprints · 137 m · Stationery
Finlandia pharmacy and natural health centre · 141 m · Pharmacy
Hi lite · 150 m · Laundry

Restaurants (103 nearby)

Tojos · 120 m · Restaurant
Royal seoul house · 131 m · Restaurant
Salmon n' bannock · 155 m · Restaurant

Cafes (45 nearby)

Waves coffee house · 171 m · Cafe
Fufú café · 199 m · Cafe
Chun fun how · 210 m · Cafe

Groceries (31 nearby)

Broadway liquor store · 110 m · Beverages
Circle k · 444 m · Convenience
Daan go cake lab · 472 m · Bakery

Healthcare (12 nearby)

Finlandia pharmacy and natural health centre · 141 m · Healthcare
Shaughnessy pharmacy · 215 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 356 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w 16 ave @ oak st · 866 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

51 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 250 m
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 325 m
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 398 m
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 412 m
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 497 m
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 559 m
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 907 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.06 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.50 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.53 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.79 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.85 KM
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.88 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.91 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.93 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.99 KM
Little Flower Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
Shaughnessy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.09 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.30 KM
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
General Wolfe Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.70 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
David Livingstone Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.82 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1173 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

1173 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC Olympic Village 1.1 km

22 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Olympic Village → Waterfront
22 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Olympic Village → Metrotown
40 min
SFU Burnaby via Olympic Village → Production Way
47 min
Richmond Centre via Olympic Village → Brighouse
35 min
YVR Airport via Olympic Village → YVR-Airport
36 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1173 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.1 km from Olympic Village, with a 22 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound W Broadway @ Alder St (0.13 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (80/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1173 W 8th Avenue

Car-Dependent 99

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 80

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 74

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 1173 W 8th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 003-900-444).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$772,900

+3.1% YoY

-4.7%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$734,000

Buildings

$38,900

Year Built

1976

Class

Residential

Zoning

FM-1

Property Tax

$2,600

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$734,000	$38,900	$772,900	+3.1%
2025	$712,000	$37,700	$749,700	-9.1%
2024	$783,000	$41,400	$824,400	-11.3%
2023	$883,000	$46,800	$929,800	-0.7%
2022	$863,000	$72,900	$935,900	—

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Property Taxes $217

Maintenance fee 299.72

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $5,169/month in total housing costs on this $1,218,000 property — $4,652 mortgage payment, $217 property tax, $300 maintenance fee.

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Based on $3,471/month estimated rent and $5,221/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$1,749/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 51%.

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