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1502 1189 Howe St, Vancouver BC V6Z 2X4 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3180452

1502 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2X4

Vancouver Condos for Sale

4 days on the market

$749,900

Est. Mortgage $3,318/mo

Listing updated: Nov 2, 2026 at 01:35pm

EstateBlock checked: Nov 3, 2026 at 09:45am

The Genesis

2 Beds

2 Baths

800 sqft

937 $ /sqft

642 $ Maint. fee

1996 built

NEW

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Don't miss this rare opportunity to get in to a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the hearth of downtown! A functional floor plan with no waste of space & forever views in a great concrete building with a very proactive strata. Open concept kitchen with island, granite counters, & SS appliances. Very spacious master bedroom & good size 2nd bedroom plus 2 renovated baths. Freshly painted and with laminate flooring. Building features amazing amenities including impressive lobby w 24/7 concierge, heated pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, party room, roof top garden & guest suite. Unit comes w 1 parking & furnished, if buyer is interested. Perfect location just steps from Yaletown, Seawall, rapid transit, restaurants & shopping. A real pleasure to show!

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	City Skyline
Roof	Metal
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$749,900
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	800
Year Built	1996
Age Of Building	30
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Other, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	The Genesis
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$642
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Other, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Guest, Lane Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Restrictions	100
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3180452
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Downtown VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6Z 2X4
Gross Taxes	$2,469.13
Zoning	DD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3180452 / Active	10-30-2026	$749,900

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	12'11 x 12'11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#4
Main Level	No	#3

Listed by: Skyline West 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: The Genesis

1189 Howe Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver

The Genesis building details

Building

Built: 1999
Homes: 245
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS3729
Managed by: Wynford
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

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

Market at The Genesis

For sale: 8
Median ask: $539K
Median $/sqft: $957
Days on market: 76
Sold, past year: 8

This home

$937/sqft, 2.1% below the building median of $957.

Homes for sale at The Genesis, Vancouver Recent sold listings in The Genesis, Vancouver

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

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.45 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 1.13 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 0.43 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.31 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Howe St @ Davie St: 0.04 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.56 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

50 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $677,910

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.56 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

4 DOM

Very fast

Downtown VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

1502 1189 Howe Street has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 9.6% 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 V6Z 2X4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 2X4, 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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (374 nearby)

Eden florist · 64 m · Florist
Misako hair studio · 80 m · Hairdresser
Howe street · 99 m · Post Office

Restaurants (355 nearby)

Mangos kitchen bar · 47 m · Restaurant
Freshslice pizza · 74 m · Fast Food
Nando's · 75 m · Restaurant

Cafes (119 nearby)

Honeybrew strudel bar · 61 m · Cafe
Breka bakery & café · 73 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 84 m · Cafe

Groceries (85 nearby)

Urban choice market · 99 m · Convenience
El paisano · 116 m · Supermarket
Granville food market · 189 m · Convenience

Healthcare (16 nearby)

Granville pharmacy · 143 m · Healthcare
Howe street pharmacy · 146 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 157 m · Healthcare

Transit (5 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 558 m · Transit
Bus stop yaletown-roundhouse station @ bay 4 · 649 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 770 m · Transit

Gyms (4 nearby)

Baza dance studios · 348 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 394 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 406 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

36 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 312 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 434 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 755 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 886 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 969 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 980 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.05 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.05 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.20 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.24 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.27 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.35 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.45 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.43 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1502 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC

1502 1189 Howe 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
2 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

1502 1189 Howe 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 @ Davie St (0.04 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (98/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1502 1189 Howe Street

Car-Dependent 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 98

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 1502 1189 Howe Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 024-315-567).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$734,000

-8.0% YoY

-1.4%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$471,000

Buildings

$263,000

Year Built

1998

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

Property Tax

$2,469

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$471,000	$263,000	$734,000	-8.0%
2025	$512,000	$286,000	$798,000	-4.9%
2024	$538,000	$301,000	$839,000	+3.7%
2023	$519,000	$290,000	$809,000	+4.0%
2022	$458,000	$320,000	$778,000	—

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Property Taxes $206

Maintenance fee 642

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $3,712/month in total housing costs on this $749,900 property — $2,864 mortgage payment, $206 property tax, $642 maintenance fee.

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Based on $2,635/month estimated rent and $3,773/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$1,138/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 52%.

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