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1201 811 Helmcken St, Vancouver BC V6Z 1B1 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3182625

1201 811 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1B1

Vancouver Condos for Sale

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$449,900

Est. monthly cost $2,410/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 10, 2026 at 02:10pm

Imperial Tower

1 Beds

1 Baths

595 sqft

756 $ /sqft

450 $ Maint. fee

1995 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

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Exceptional Downtown Value with Parking! One of the best-priced freehold 1-bedrm condos with parking in Downtown Vancouver! This bright home features floor-to-ceiling windows, a versatile den/solarium perfect for a home office, and a functional layout. Enjoy the ultimate walkable lifestyle w/ everything at your doorstep! Steps to Yaletown, Robson Street, Davie Village, restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, shopping, entertainment and everyday essentials. Easy access to multiple bus routes, Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain, Pacific Centre, parks and the Seawall. Imperial Tower offers a fitness centre, sauna and secure parking. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer or investor, this is a fantastic opportunity to own in the heart of Downtown! O/H Nov. 12 Thursday 5-6pm Nov.14th Sat 1-3pm

Open houses

12 Nov, 2026 (05:00 PM to 06:00 PM)

14 Nov, 2026 (01:00 PM to 03:00 PM)

Building 24 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 7 fields

Building Details

Price	$449,900
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	595
Year Built	1995
Age Of Building	31
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Building Name	Imperial Tower
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$450
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Rear Access, Asphalt
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator
Heating Type	Baseboard
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Mixed, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, No Outdoor Area
View Description	City
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3182625
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Downtown VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6Z 1B1
Gross Taxes	$1,758.7
Zoning	CD-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3182625 / Active	11-10-2026	$449,900

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Bedroom	14'1 x 14'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	7'8 x 7'8 ft
Main Level	Living Room	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	8'4 x 8'4 ft
Main Level	Den	7' x 7' ft
Main Level	Foyer	7'11 x 7'11 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX City 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: Imperial Tower

811 Helmcken Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver

Imperial Tower building details

Building

Built: 1995
Homes: 129
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS1631
Managed by: 604 Real Estate Services
Parking: Visitor Parking, Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

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

Market at Imperial Tower

For sale: 4
Median ask: $690K
Median $/sqft: $806
Days on market: 156
Sold, past year: 4

This home

$756/sqft, 6.2% below the building median of $806.

Homes for sale at Imperial Tower, Vancouver Recent sold listings in Imperial Tower, Vancouver

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

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 0.60 km · King George Secondary School 6.2/10 · 1.41 km · crime average · sell-speed score 63/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (393 nearby)

Inail spa · 15 m · Beauty Shop
Once more luxury boutique · 20 m · Clothes
Howe street pharmacy · 46 m · Pharmacy

Restaurants (393 nearby)

Caspian castle food · 83 m · Restaurant
Subway · 84 m · Fast Food
Eat bar & patio haraheri · 85 m · Restaurant

Cafes (131 nearby)

Honolulu coffee · 81 m · Cafe
Wall flowers · 126 m · Cafe
Pallet coffee roasters · 156 m · Cafe

Groceries (74 nearby)

Wall centre fine spirits · 91 m · Beverages
One stop shop · 122 m · Convenience
Granville food market · 151 m · Convenience

Healthcare (18 nearby)

Howe street pharmacy · 46 m · Healthcare
Granville pharmacy · 187 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 212 m · Healthcare

Gyms (5 nearby)

Harbour dance centre · 260 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 287 m · Gym
Baza dance studios · 464 m · Gym

Transit (5 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 598 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 630 m · Transit
Bus stop eastbound pacific st @ richards st · 650 m · Transit

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.41 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 0.99 km 2.1/10

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 0.41 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.18 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.60 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 52%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 5.5%
Owner Occupied: Average 73.7%
Employment Rate: Below Average 27.3%

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

63 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $513,596

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.60 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 DOWNTOWN VW compares

This property

0 DOM

Very fast

Downtown VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

1201 811 Helmcken Street has a sell-speed score of 63/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 12.4% below comparable active properties in Downtown VW, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 16.1% and an area average of 49 days on market — conditions are balanced. With 1245 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 V6Z 1B1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 1B1, 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. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~4.1 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.

Schools NearBy

35 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 178 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 414 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 786 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 822 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 834 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 900 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 910 m
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 910 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 991 m
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.06 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.26 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.35 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.41 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.69 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.37 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1201 811 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC

1201 811 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 0.6 km

14 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
14 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
32 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
39 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
31 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
32 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1201 811 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 14 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1201 811 Helmcken Street

Walker's Paradise 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Rider's Paradise 100

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Biker's Paradise 91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 1201 811 Helmcken Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 019-000-103).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$533,000

-5.5% YoY

-0.3%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$371,000

Buildings

$162,000

Year Built

1994

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

CD-1 (273)

Property Tax

$1,793

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$371,000	$162,000	$533,000	-5.5%
2025	$393,000	$171,000	$564,000	+0.7%
2024	$390,000	$170,000	$560,000	+0.0%
2023	$390,000	$170,000	$560,000	+3.7%
2022	$370,000	$170,000	$540,000	—

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $2,410/month · rent estimate $1,799/month · owning catches up with renting by year 11 · cash flow if rented −$753/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 1201 811 Helmcken Street

$2,410 /month

Principal & Interest $1,813

Property Taxes $147

Maintenance fee $450

The estimated monthly cost of 1201 811 Helmcken Street, Vancouver is $2,410: $1,813 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $147 property tax and $450 strata fee.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$753 /month

Mortgage Payment $1,813

Monthly Cash Flow −$753

Break Even Down Payment 54%

Cap Rate -2.0%

Cash on Cash -10.0%

If 1201 811 Helmcken Street, Vancouver were rented at $1,799 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $753 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 54% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 1201 811 Helmcken Street, Vancouver

$1,799 / month

Rent $1,799

Own $2,410

Principal: $583/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $1,827/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$488/mo (year 1) → ~$1,135/mo (year 20) → ~$1,693/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$1,827/mo About $28/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 1201 811 Helmcken Street, Vancouver would rent for about $1,799 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 1201 811 Helmcken Street

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 11

With 20% down ($89,980) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $32,074

Principal paid off by year 10 $72,123

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 1201 811 Helmcken Street, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 11, with $32,074 of principal paid off by year 5 and $72,123 by year 10.