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1503 1251 Cardero St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3161117

6 days on the market

$345,000

Est. Mortgage $1,526/mo

Listing updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 11:25am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:10pm

Surfcrest

1 Beds

1 Baths

592 sqft

583 $ /sqft

870.86 $ Maint. fee

1965 built

NEW

6 days on the market

$345,000

Est. $1,526/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 11:25am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:10pm

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 1503 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, BC

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	$345,000
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	$345,000

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 & 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

60 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $365,700

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.47 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

6 DOM

Very fast

West End VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

1503 1251 Cardero Street has a sell-speed score of 60/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 6% 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 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).

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 (~5.3 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

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 Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 257 m
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 612 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.18 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.57 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.62 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.80 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.94 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.09 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.21 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.49 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1503 1251 Cardero St, Vancouver, BC

1503 1251 Cardero 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
2 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 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

Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 77

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 94

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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Property Taxes $0

Maintenance fee 870.86

A 20% down payment of $69,000 on this $345,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $1,318/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $2,189/month, $871 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 3, 2026

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With $1,671/month in estimated rental income against $2,229/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$558/month. A 54% down payment would reach break-even.

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Quick summary

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6% below West End VW avg

$345,000 vs $367,100 area average

Price/sqft: $583
Building: Surfcrest
Total monthly est.: $2,397
Walk Score: 97 — Walker's Paradise
Skytrain: 1.47 km
Flood risk: None
Crime rate: Average
Pets allowed: No Cats, No Dogs, No

School catchment

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Elementary: Lord Roberts Elementary School
Rating: 6/10
Distance: 0.26 km
Secondary: King George Secondary School
Distance: 0.61 km

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Walkability & Transit Near 1503 1251 Cardero Street

Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 77

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 94

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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Property Details for 1503 1251 Cardero Street

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Building Details

Lot & Land

Property Timeline

Map & Neighbourhood

Sell Speed & Competition

Climate Risk for V6G 2H9

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (176 nearby)

Shopping (89 nearby)

Cafes (44 nearby)

Groceries (38 nearby)

Healthcare (6 nearby)

Gyms (1 nearby)

Transit (1 nearby)

Schools NearBy

Lord Roberts Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

King George Secondary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

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Pattison High School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Henry Hudson Elementary School

Grades Served

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Claren Academy

Grades Served

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Madrona School

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Franklin School

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Columbia Academy

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Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School

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Alexander Academy

Grades Served

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Elsie Roy Elementary School

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Lowell High School

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The Westside School

Grades Served

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Sino Bright School BC

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False Creek Elementary School

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