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1203 689 Abbott St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3163550

5 days on the market

$629,000

Est. Mortgage $2,783/mo

Listing updated: Sep 9, 2026 at 07:28pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 13, 2026 at 11:30pm

1 Beds

1 Baths

685 sqft

918 $ /sqft

360 $ Maint. fee

2009 built

NEW

5 days on the market

$629,000

Est. $2,783/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 9, 2026 at 07:28pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 13, 2026 at 11:30pm

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False Creek views with a fantastic Downtown location at Espana! This move-in ready 1 bedroom + den features a bright, functional layout and covered balcony overlooking the water and city. Inside, you'll find an open-concept kitchen and living area with wine fridge, a spacious den perfect for a home office, full 4-piece bathroom and in-suite laundry. Conveniently located just steps to the Seawall, SkyTrain, Rogers Arena, Costco, T&T, restaurants and shops. Espana is packed with amenities including concierge, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, theatre room, games room, library, playroom and clubhouse. Short-term rentals are permitted. Includes 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker. A great home or investment in a location that’s hard to beat.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Interior Features	Storage
Heating Type	Baseboard, Hot Water
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Mixed, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	FALSE CREEK AND CITY
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$629,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	685
Year Built	2009
Age Of Building	17
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$360
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Underground
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Units In Development	446

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3163550
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Downtown VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6B 0J2
Gross Taxes	$2,237.02
Zoning	CD1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3163550 / Active	09-09-2026	$629,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	4'5 x 4'5 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'6 x 8'6 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	8'6 x 8'6 ft
Main Level	Living Room	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	8'11 x 8'11 ft
Main Level	Den	7'2 x 7'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Royal LePage Westside

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

Secondary
Britannia Community Secondary School: Average 2.72 km 5/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 0.7 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
The Westside School: Above Average 0.43 km 8.8/10
Secondary
Lowell High School: 0.49 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Expo Blvd @ Abbott St: 0.02 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Stadium Stn: 0.17 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 53.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 2.5%
Owner Occupied: Above Average 78.4%
Employment Rate: Below Average 29%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise: Possible
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

56 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $627,113

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Possible — near transit

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

5 DOM

Very fast

Downtown VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

1203 689 Abbott Street has a sell-speed score of 56/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 0.3% above comparable active properties in Downtown VW. 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 only 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 V6B 0J2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 0J2, 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 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 (336 nearby)

Lian hair salon · 53 m · Hairdresser
Modu hair salon · 64 m · Hairdresser
Bling nail studio · 75 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (311 nearby)

Tako · 24 m · Fast Food
Subway · 33 m · Fast Food
Ninnin ramen house · 40 m · Restaurant

Cafes (116 nearby)

The hestia hearth cafe · 58 m · Cafe
Blenz coffee · 73 m · Cafe
Charisma social club house · 125 m · Cafe

Groceries (72 nearby)

Neotown · 55 m · Convenience
Hoduya · 85 m · Bakery
å¤§çµ±è¯ t&t supermarket · 108 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (23 nearby)

Rexall · 113 m · Healthcare
Costco pharmacy · 117 m · Healthcare
Wellness pharmacy · 294 m · Healthcare

Transit (8 nearby)

Skytrain @ stadium stn station · 174 m · Transit
Bus stop westbound e hastings st @ main st · 617 m · Transit
Skytrain @ granville stn station · 755 m · Transit

Gyms (2 nearby)

Cycklus · 540 m · Gym
Stretch yoga studio · 548 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

34 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 430 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 495 m
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 601 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 680 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 695 m
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 769 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 987 m
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 987 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.24 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.25 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.52 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.01 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1203 689 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC

1203 689 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC Stadium 0.2 km

9 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Stadium → Waterfront
9 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Stadium → Metrotown
19 min
SFU Burnaby via Stadium → Production Way
26 min
Richmond Centre via Stadium → Brighouse
34 min
YVR Airport via Stadium → YVR-Airport
35 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1203 689 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.2 km from Stadium, with a 9 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Expo Blvd @ Abbott St (0.02 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1203 689 Abbott Street

Car-Dependent 98

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 100

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 96

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 1203 689 Abbott Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 027-921-867).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$665,000

-8.0% YoY

-0.5%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$517,000

Buildings

$148,000

Year Built

2009

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

CD-1 (265)

Property Tax

$2,237

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$517,000	$148,000	$665,000	-8.0%
2025	$562,000	$161,000	$723,000	-4.5%
2024	$589,000	$168,000	$757,000	+7.1%
2023	$550,000	$157,000	$707,000	+4.1%
2022	$527,000	$152,000	$679,000	—

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Property Taxes $186

Maintenance fee 360

A 20% down payment of $125,800 on this $629,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $2,402/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $2,948/month, $186 property tax, $360 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 9, 2026

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