1503 1251 Cardero St, Vancouver BC – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3161117
1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2H9
Property Details for 1503 1251 Cardero Street
Freshly installed flooring gives this bright 15th-floor one-bedroom at Surfcest a clean, contemporary feel and an inviting foundation for life in the West End. Generous windows elevate the interior further, framing extraordinary views across English Bay, the mountains and the city skyline—an outlook that becomes especially memorable at sunset. The home includes parking and storage, along with access to Surfcrest’s indoor swimming pool. All of this is set in an unbeatable location just steps from English Bay Beach, the Seawall, Stanley Park and the shops, cafés and restaurants of Denman and Davie. A compelling leasehold opportunity where the home, the lifestyle and an unforgettable view come together.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Elevator |
| Heating Type | Baseboard, Hot Water |
| Laundry | Common Area |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Laminate |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| View Description | English Bay, City |
| Roof | Other |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
Building Details
| Price | $335,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Bathrooms | 1 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 592 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Age Of Building | 61 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Water |
| Building Name | Surfcrest |
| Ownership Type | Leasehold prepaid-Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $870.86 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Water |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Sanitary Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Under Building |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Not Allowed,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns |
| Pet Restrictions | No Cats, No Dogs, No |
| Units In Development | 160 |
Lot & Land
| MLS® # | R3161117 |
|---|---|
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | West End VW |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6G 2H9 |
| Gross Taxes | 0 |
| Zoning | RM-5A |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3161117 / Active | 08-31-2026 | $335,000 |
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 17'0 x 17'0 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 11'9 x 11'9 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 8'3 x 8'3 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 16'3 x 16'3 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 5'11 x 5'11 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
Listed by: eXp 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.
Map & Neighbourhood
Public Schools
- Secondary
- King George Secondary School
- Average 0.61 km 6.2/10
- Elementary
- Lord Roberts Elementary School
- Average 0.26 km 6/10
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 1.62 km 9/10
- Secondary
- Pattison High School
- 1.18 km
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Westbound Davie St @ Cardero St
- 0.09 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Burrard Stn
- 1.47 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
1503 1251 Cardero Street has a sell-speed score of 55/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 1.2% above comparable active properties in West End 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 V6G 2H9
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6G 2H9, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~5.3 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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 (176 nearby)
- Mcdonald's · 69 m · Fast Food
- Sula indian restaurant · 157 m · Restaurant
- Red umbrella cafe · 161 m · Restaurant
Shopping (89 nearby)
- Davie street · 64 m · Post Office
- London drugs · 68 m · Pharmacy
- Td · 117 m · Bank
Cafes (44 nearby)
- Jj bean · 142 m · Cafe
- Starbucks · 274 m · Cafe
- Babylon cafe · 311 m · Cafe
Groceries (38 nearby)
- Neighbourhood wine makers inc · 98 m · Beverages
- Safeway · 100 m · Supermarket
- Bc liquor express · 117 m · Beverages
Healthcare (6 nearby)
- London drugs · 68 m · Healthcare
- Shoppers drug mart · 471 m · Healthcare
- Shoppers drug mart · 754 m · Healthcare
Gyms (1 nearby)
- West end ice rink · 640 m · Gym
Transit (1 nearby)
- Bus stop westbound w georgia st @ denman st · 981 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
27 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lord Roberts Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance257 m
|
King George Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance612 m
|
Pattison High School |
Independent |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.18 KM
|
Henry Hudson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance1.57 KM
|
Claren Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.0 / 10 |
Distance1.62 KM
|
Madrona School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance1.64 KM
|
Franklin School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.1 / 10 |
Distance1.64 KM
|
Columbia Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.80 KM
|
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
2.1 / 10 |
Distance1.89 KM
|
Alexander Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.1 / 10 |
Distance1.90 KM
|
Elsie Roy Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.8 / 10 |
Distance1.90 KM
|
Lowell High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.94 KM
|
The Westside School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.8 / 10 |
Distance2.09 KM
|
Sino Bright School BC |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.3 / 10 |
Distance2.20 KM
|
False Creek Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance2.20 KM
|
False Creek Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance2.21 KM
|
St. Augustine's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.9 / 10 |
Distance2.39 KM
|
VISST |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.9 / 10 |
Distance2.40 KM
|
Queen Alexandra Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.7 / 10 |
Distance2.43 KM
|
Century High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.7 / 10 |
Distance2.43 KM
|
St. Lawrence School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.2 / 10 |
Distance2.44 KM
|
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.49 KM
|
Canada Royal Arts High School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.6 / 10 |
Distance2.60 KM
|
Lord Tennyson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.61 KM
|
St. John's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.8 / 10 |
Distance2.69 KM
|
Fraser Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served2-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance2.77 KM
|
Vancouver Technical Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.1 / 10 |
Distance2.95 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 1503 1251 Cardero St, Vancouver, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront23 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown37 min
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SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way44 min
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Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse48 min
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YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport49 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview2 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy14 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way20 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd16 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island13 min
Calculate your commute
1503 1251 Cardero 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 @ Cardero St (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (77/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 1503 1251 Cardero Street
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bikeable 94
Bike Score - Biker's Paradise
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Based on 34 comparable active apartments/condos in West End VW, the average asking price is $331,114. This listing is priced 1.2% above the neighbourhood average.
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Walkability & Transit Near 1503 1251 Cardero Street
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bikeable 94
Bike Score - Biker's Paradise
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