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1406 938 Smithe St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3164704

8 days on the market

$799,000

Est. Mortgage $3,535/mo

Listing updated: Sep 12, 2026 at 10:34am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 18, 2026 at 09:25pm

Electric Avenue

2 Beds

2 Baths

761 sqft

1050 $ /sqft

543.05 $ Maint. fee

2005 built

8 days on the market

$799,000

Est. $3,535/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 12, 2026 at 10:34am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 18, 2026 at 09:25pm

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ELECTRIC AVENUE by BOSA. This highly sought after complex is conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver on Smithe and Burrard. Corner unit. 2 Bedroom + Flex room. 2 Full Bath with 1 ensuite. Feature open layout, wood floors throughout, and quartz countertops. 2 bedrooms on opposite sides for privacy, and primary bedroom at corner for added privacy. Large walk through closet in primary bedroom with ensuite bath. Beautiful cityview, the new Butterfly bldg & peek-a-boo North Shore mountain views from living room and private balcony. Pets welcome. 1 huge parking stall. Walk score 99. Few minutes's walk to skytrain station.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Downtown building and Mtn
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$799,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	761
Year Built	2005
Age Of Building	21
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities
Building Name	Electric Avenue
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$543.05
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Guest
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3164704
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Downtown VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6Z 3H8
Gross Taxes	$2,536.71
Zoning	CD-1 (229)

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3164704 / Active	09-11-2026	$799,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	9'7 x 9'7 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	7'11 x 7'11 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'1 x 9'1 ft
Main Level	Flex Room	7'1 x 7'1 ft
Main Level	Foyer	12'11 x 12'11 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#4
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Realtyline

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
King George Secondary School: Average 1.22 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 0.82 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 0.61 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.11 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Burrard St @ Barclay St: 0.03 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Vancouver City Centre Stn: 0.46 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 58.5%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 2.4%
Owner Occupied: Average 72.4%
Employment Rate: Below Average 25.3%

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

61 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $870,910

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.46 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 DOWNTOWN VW compares

This property

8 DOM

Very fast

Downtown VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

1406 938 Smithe Street has a sell-speed score of 61/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 9% 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 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 V6Z 3H8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 3H8, 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 (~4.2 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 (455 nearby)

Taylight · 41 m · Restaurant
Pacifico pizzeria & ristorante · 48 m · Restaurant
Earls · 71 m · Restaurant

Shopping (444 nearby)

Top drawers · 69 m · Clothes
Alchemy artistry · 86 m · Beauty Shop
Electra laser · 90 m · Beauty Shop

Cafes (164 nearby)

Trees organic coffee · 16 m · Cafe
C4u cafe · 55 m · Cafe
The alley · 112 m · Cafe

Groceries (87 nearby)

Iga · 51 m · Supermarket
Oscar's smoke shop · 79 m · Convenience
Sutton place wine merchant · 88 m · Beverages

Healthcare (20 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 260 m · Healthcare
Howe street pharmacy · 316 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 391 m · Healthcare

Transit (6 nearby)

Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 461 m · Transit
Skytrain @ burrard stn station · 556 m · Transit
Bus stop burrard station @ bay 2 · 567 m · Transit

Gyms (5 nearby)

Robert lee ymca · 57 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 253 m · Gym
Ywca · 647 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

33 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 110 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 614 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 671 m
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 671 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 684 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 780 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 817 m
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 865 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 940 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.14 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.22 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.66 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.43 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1406 938 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC

1406 938 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC Vancouver City Centre 0.5 km

11 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Vancouver City Centre → Waterfront
11 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Vancouver City Centre → Metrotown
29 min
SFU Burnaby via Vancouver City Centre → Production Way
36 min
Richmond Centre via Vancouver City Centre → Brighouse
32 min
YVR Airport via Vancouver City Centre → YVR-Airport
33 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
13 min

Calculate your commute

1406 938 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.5 km from Vancouver City Centre, with a 11 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Burrard St @ Barclay St (0.03 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1406 938 Smithe Street

Car-Dependent 99

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 92

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 1406 938 Smithe Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 026-365-839).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$754,000

-6.3% YoY

-2.4%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$536,000

Buildings

$218,000

Year Built

2005

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

CD-1 (229)

Property Tax

$2,537

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$536,000	$218,000	$754,000	-6.3%
2025	$572,000	$233,000	$805,000	-5.0%
2024	$602,000	$245,000	$847,000	-1.7%
2023	$612,000	$250,000	$862,000	+3.7%
2022	$576,000	$255,000	$831,000	—

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Property Taxes $211

Maintenance fee 543.05

A 20% down payment of $159,800 on this $799,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $3,052/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $3,806/month, $211 property tax, $543 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 12, 2026

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