1507 68 Smithe St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3088690

220 days on the market
$628,000
Est. Mortgage $2,778/mo
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:
1 Beds
1 Baths
553 sqft
1136 $ /sqft
403.5 $ Maint. fee
2016 built
Motivated Sellers 8.7% price reduction
220 days on the market
$628,000
$688,000
Est. $2,778/mo with 20% down
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:

Property Details for 1507 68 Smithe Street

Motivated Sellers 8.7% price reduction

Located in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, this spacious and well-maintained 1 bedroom plus den home offers an excellent layout with great exposure and beautiful water views. Featuring 553 sq ft of functional living space, this home is considered a larger-size unit among 1-bedroom layouts. The home boasts an open-concept design, modern kitchen, in-suite laundry, private balcony, and a versatile den ideal for a home office. The seller is highly motivated, and the home is move-in ready with immediate possession available. Just steps to Yaletown, BC Place, Rogers Arena, restaurants, shopping, and public transit. Well-managed building with great amenities. Perfect for both owner-occupiers and investors. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity! First open house: Feb.15

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features None
Interior Features Elevator, Storage
Heating Type Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 0
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Balcony
View Description River View
Roof Other
Structures Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $628,000
Total Bedrooms 1
Total Bathrooms 1
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 553
Year Built 2016
Age Of Building 10
Building Type Apartment/Condo
Property Type Residential
Stories 1
Building Amenities Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee $403.5
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type None
Total Parking Spaces 0
Strata Restrictions No Restrictions
Rental Suites None

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 0
MLS® # R3088690
Area Vancouver West
Neighbourhood Downtown VW
City Vancouver
Postal Code V6B 0P4
Gross Taxes $1,917.73
Zoning CD-1

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3088690 / Active 02-10-2026 $628,000
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Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Living Room 12' x 12' ft
Main Level Bedroom 9' x 9' ft
Main Level Dining Room 13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level Den 6'7 x 6'7 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #4

Listed by: Nu Stream Realty Inc.

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 2.29 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School
Below Average 0.96 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
The Westside School
Above Average 0.26 km 8.8/10
Secondary
Lowell High School
0.43 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Smithe St @ Expo Blvd
0.12 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Stadium 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 56.5%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average 3.6%
Owner Occupied
Average 70.6%
Employment Rate
Below Average 36.5%

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: $617,952
Balanced
Market conditions
Balanced market — steady conditions
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
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
220 DOM
Slower than area
Downtown VW avg
49 DOM
Average
Vancouver avg
49 DOM
Faster market

1507 68 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 1.6% 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 V6B 0P4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 0P4, 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 (~3.1 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 (308 nearby)

  • Tila flower boutique · 86 m · Florist
  • Jv bike · 116 m · Bicycle Shop
  • Mala fade · 117 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (308 nearby)

  • Honey salt · 86 m · Restaurant
  • Fresh sushi · 104 m · Restaurant
  • Club kitchen · 126 m · Restaurant

Cafes (104 nearby)

  • Belgian chocolate cafe · 51 m · Cafe
  • 7days coffee · 164 m · Cafe
  • Rocanini · 214 m · Cafe

Groceries (65 nearby)

  • Le doux ciel · 89 m · Bakery
  • 7-eleven · 169 m · Convenience
  • Pane e formaggio · 187 m · Bakery

Healthcare (16 nearby)

  • Pure integrative pharmacy · 353 m · Healthcare
  • Shoppers drug mart · 493 m · Healthcare
  • Costco pharmacy · 504 m · Healthcare

Transit (6 nearby)

  • Skytrain @ stadium stn station · 562 m · Transit
  • Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 608 m · Transit
  • Bus stop eastbound w pender st @ abbott st · 804 m · Transit

Gyms (3 nearby)

  • Cycklus · 131 m · Gym
  • Harbour dance centre · 813 m · Gym
  • Baza dance studios · 947 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

37 Schools are within 3km

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance

The Westside School

Independent

Grades Served

K-9

Catchment Info

8.8 / 10

Distance

258 m

Lowell High School

Independent

Grades Served

10-12

Catchment Info

0

Distance

431 m

Claren Academy

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

9.0 / 10

Distance

573 m

Elsie Roy Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

6.8 / 10

Distance

725 m

Columbia Academy

Independent

Grades Served

10-12

Catchment Info

0

Distance

834 m

Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

0

Distance

956 m

Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

In Catchment
2.1 / 10

Distance

957 m

Pattison High School

Independent

Grades Served

9-12

Catchment Info

0

Distance

1.01 KM

Sino Bright School BC

Independent

Grades Served

10-12

Catchment Info

4.3 / 10

Distance

1.05 KM

Alexander Academy

Independent

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

6.1 / 10

Distance

1.06 KM

Madrona School

Independent

Grades Served

K-9

Catchment Info

8.3 / 10

Distance

1.15 KM

Franklin School

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

4.1 / 10

Distance

1.15 KM

False Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

6.0 / 10

Distance

1.29 KM

False Creek Elementary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

6.0 / 10

Distance

1.31 KM

Columbia College

Independent

Grades Served

11-12

Catchment Info

0

Distance

1.42 KM

Canada Royal Arts High School

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

4.6 / 10

Distance

1.44 KM

St Francis Xavier

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

9.6 / 10

Distance

1.67 KM

St. Francis Xavier

Independent

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

9.6 / 10

Distance

1.68 KM

St.Patrick Regional Secondary School

Independent

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

6.9 / 10

Distance

1.75 KM

Mount Pleasant Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

5.3 / 10

Distance

1.89 KM

St.Patrick's Elementary School

Independent

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

7.6 / 10

Distance

1.90 KM

Blessed Sacrament School

Independent

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

8.0 / 10

Distance

1.94 KM

Queen Alexandra Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

5.7 / 10

Distance

1.94 KM

St Patrick's

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

8.3 / 10

Distance

1.95 KM

St. Lawrence School

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

8.2 / 10

Distance

2.01 KM

Simon Fraser Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

7.6 / 10

Distance

2.05 KM

Florence Nightingale Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

7.0 / 10

Distance

2.19 KM

Lord Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

6.0 / 10

Distance

2.20 KM

VISST

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

9.9 / 10

Distance

2.20 KM

King George Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

In Catchment
6.2 / 10

Distance

2.29 KM

Admiral Seymour Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

0

Distance

2.47 KM

Edith Cavell Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

7.3 / 10

Distance

2.51 KM

Henry Hudson Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

6.2 / 10

Distance

2.53 KM

Century High School

Independent

Grades Served

10-12

Catchment Info

5.7 / 10

Distance

2.64 KM

Lord Tennyson Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

7.3 / 10

Distance

2.95 KM

Emily Carr Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

7.8 / 10

Distance

2.96 KM

David Livingstone Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

8.0 / 10

Distance

2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1507 68 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Stadium → Waterfront
    14 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Stadium → Metrotown
    24 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Stadium → Production Way
    31 min
  • Richmond Centre via Stadium → Brighouse
    39 min
  • YVR Airport via Stadium → YVR-Airport
    40 min

By car (off-peak)

  • Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
    1 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
    12 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
    17 min
  • Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
    15 min
  • YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
    12 min

Calculate your commute

1507 68 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Stadium, with a 14 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Smithe St @ Expo Blvd (0.12 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1507 68 Smithe Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 100

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 1507 68 Smithe Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 029-875-048).
Total Assessed Value (2026)
$632,000
-4.2% YoY
-1.9%/yr over 4 yr
2022 Value Trend 2026
Land
$387,000
Buildings
$245,000
Year Built
2016
Class
Comprehensive Development
Zoning
CD-1 (520)
Property Tax
$2,126
Year Land Improvements Total Assessed YOY Change
2026 $387,000 $245,000 $632,000
-4.2%
2025 $404,000 $256,000 $660,000
-3.1%
2024 $417,000 $264,000 $681,000
-2.6%
2023 $428,000 $271,000 $699,000
+2.5%
2022 $427,000 $255,000 $682,000

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Property Taxes $160
Maintenance fee 403.5
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Downtown VW, Vancouver

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Based on 98 comparable active apartments/condos in Downtown VW, the average asking price is $618,057. This listing is priced 1.6% above the neighbourhood average. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (Motivated Sellers, 8.7% price reduction) based on its competitive pricing and market demand.

Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

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Walkability & Transit Near 1507 68 Smithe Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 100

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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