Home Vancouver, BC West End VW Alexandra 1503 1221 Bidwell Street

1503 1221 Bidwell St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3158700

7 days on the market

$679,000

Est. Mortgage $3,004/mo

Listing updated: Aug 26, 2026 at 03:01pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 31, 2026 at 05:45am

Alexandra

1 Beds

1 Baths

543 sqft

1250 $ /sqft

528.24 $ Maint. fee

2013 built

NEW

7 days on the market

$679,000

Est. $3,004/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 26, 2026 at 03:01pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 31, 2026 at 05:45am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 1503 1221 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 1503 1221 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 1503 1221 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 1503 1221 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 1503 1221 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 1503 1221 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 1503 1221 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 1503 1221 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 1503 1221 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 1503 1221 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC

WOW! Rarely available 1 bed + den in Alexandra at English Bay. Miele appliances and gas cooktop, quartz counter tops and matching backsplash. Enjoy year-round comfort with central A/C and heating, elegant engineered hardwood flooring, in-suite laundry, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an abundance of natural light. Step onto your private balcony and take in beautiful water and city views! Enjoy year-round comfort with central A/C and heating, elegant engineered hardwood flooring, in-suite laundry, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an abundance of natural light. Step onto your private balcony and take in beautiful water and city views! Welcome to the good life, welcome to your future home.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features	Storage
Heating Type	Forced Air
Cooling	Central Air
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Playground, Balcony
View Description	CITY WATER OCEAN
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$679,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	543
Year Built	2013
Age Of Building	13
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Building Name	Alexandra
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$528.24
Community Features	Restaurant
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Units In Development	85

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3158700
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	West End VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6G 0B1
Gross Taxes	$2,444.72
Zoning	CD-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3158700 / Active	08-24-2026	$679,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	7'3 x 7'3 ft
Main Level	Foyer	3'10 x 3'10 ft
Main Level	Office	5'8 x 5'8 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'1 x 9'1 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	4'8 x 4'8 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd. & Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

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 0.55 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School: Average 0.22 km 6/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Madrona School: Above Average 1.71 km 8.3/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 1.29 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Davie St @ Bidwell St: 0.05 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 1.54 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 45.8%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 3.6%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 45.3%
Employment Rate: Below Average 20%

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

58 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $698,012

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.54 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 WEST END VW compares

This property

7 DOM

Very fast

West End VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

1503 1221 Bidwell Street has a sell-speed score of 58/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 2.8% below comparable active properties in West End 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 V6G 0B1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6G 0B1, 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 (~5.4 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 (164 nearby)

Sula indian restaurant · 32 m · Restaurant
Yummy to go · 56 m · Fast Food
Red umbrella cafe · 56 m · Restaurant

Shopping (81 nearby)

Td · 38 m · Bank
Quick nickel clothing · 51 m · Clothes
Sunset nails · 57 m · Beauty Shop

Cafes (39 nearby)

Jj bean · 19 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 140 m · Cafe
Babylon cafe · 184 m · Cafe

Groceries (35 nearby)

Circle k · 37 m · Convenience
Neighbourhood wine makers inc · 62 m · Beverages
Davie market · 66 m · Convenience

Healthcare (5 nearby)

London drugs · 116 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 379 m · Healthcare
The pharmacy - westend · 721 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

West end ice rink · 575 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound robson st @ bute st · 985 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

26 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 216 m
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 549 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.29 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.88 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.04 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.62 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1503 1221 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC

1503 1221 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC Burrard 1.5 km

23 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
23 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
37 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
44 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
48 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
49 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1503 1221 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.5 km from Burrard, with a 23 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Davie St @ Bidwell St (0.05 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (72/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1503 1221 Bidwell Street

Car-Dependent 96

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 72

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 96

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 1503 1221 Bidwell Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 029-177-910).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$694,000

-11.5% YoY

-1.1%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$440,000

Buildings

$254,000

Year Built

2013

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

CD-1 (489)

Property Tax

$2,335

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$440,000	$254,000	$694,000	-11.5%
2025	$497,000	$287,000	$784,000	+0.6%
2024	$494,000	$285,000	$779,000	+6.7%
2023	$463,000	$267,000	$730,000	+0.8%
2022	$428,000	$296,000	$724,000	—

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Property Taxes $204

Maintenance fee 528.24

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $3,325/month in total housing costs on this $679,000 property — $2,593 mortgage payment, $204 property tax, $528 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 26, 2026

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Based on $2,386/month estimated rent and $3,380/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$994/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 51%.

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