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1603 1033 Nelson St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3147978

48 days on the market

$1,456,000

Est. Mortgage $6,441/mo

Listing updated: Jul 20, 2026 at 03:41pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 12:45am

The Butterfly

2 Beds

2 Baths

1065 sqft

1367 $ /sqft

961.84 $ Maint. fee

2024 built

16.8% cheaper than comps

48 days on the market

$1,456,000

Est. $6,441/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 20, 2026 at 03:41pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 12:45am

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Exterior Front Photo of 1603 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 1603 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 1603 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 1603 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 1603 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 1603 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 1603 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 1603 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 1603 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Experience The Butterfly, Vancouver’s architectural icon by Bing Thom and Westbank. This 1,065 sq. ft., 2-bedroom, 2-bath south-facing home soars above the city with unobstructed English Bay views and bright, sun-filled interiors. Built to LEED Gold standards, the residence showcases a gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances, Sub-Zero wine cooler, steam oven, and meticulously chosen finishes. Thoughtful details include a smart A/C cooling system and advanced waste-collection elevator. Residents enjoy exclusive amenities such as 24-hour concierge, indoor pool and spa, fitness centre, and social lounge. Perfectly positioned in the lively West End, steps to boutiques, cafés, Stanley Park, and transit.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Oven
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	0
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed, Tile
Foundation	Block

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	CITY, OCEAN & MOUNTAIN
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$1,456,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1065
Year Built	2024
Age Of Building	2
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Building Name	The Butterfly
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$961.84
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Rear Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3147978
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	West End VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6E 0E5
Gross Taxes	$6,916.32
Zoning	CD-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3147978 / Active	07-20-2026	$1,456,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	5'11 x 5'11 ft
Main Level	Living Room	21'4 x 21'4 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'1 x 11'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	14'5 x 14'5 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Main Level	Yes	#5

Listed by: RE/MAX Crest Realty & RE/MAX Crest 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 1.09 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School: Average 0.98 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 0.73 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.21 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Burrard St @ Nelson St: 0.13 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Vancouver City Centre Stn: 0.62 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 48.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 4.4%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 58.1%
Employment Rate: Below Average 24.9%

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

72 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,700,608

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.62 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

48 DOM

Average

West End VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

1603 1033 Nelson Street has a sell-speed score of 72/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 16.8% 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 likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V6E 0E5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6E 0E5, 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 (~4.3 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 (420 nearby)

C prime modern italian steak & wine · 140 m · Restaurant
Le crocrodile · 142 m · Restaurant
Taylight · 210 m · Restaurant

Shopping (411 nearby)

Alchemy artistry · 216 m · Beauty Shop
Hair fantasy · 217 m · Hairdresser
Yuval golan · 218 m · Hairdresser

Cafes (144 nearby)

C4u cafe · 119 m · Cafe
Beyond coffee · 133 m · Cafe
Trees organic coffee · 183 m · Cafe

Groceries (77 nearby)

Iga · 152 m · Supermarket
Sutton place wine merchant · 197 m · Beverages
Oscar's smoke shop · 223 m · Convenience

Healthcare (20 nearby)

Pharmasave · 334 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 351 m · Healthcare
Howe street pharmacy · 379 m · Healthcare

Transit (6 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w georgia st @ granville st · 621 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 625 m · Transit
Skytrain @ burrard stn station · 656 m · Transit

Gyms (4 nearby)

Robert lee ymca · 117 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 410 m · Gym
Ywca · 765 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

30 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 212 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 729 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 794 m
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 794 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 848 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 952 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 972 m
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 980 m
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.01 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.16 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.68 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.75 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.60 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1603 1033 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC

1603 1033 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC Vancouver City Centre 0.6 km

12 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Vancouver City Centre → Waterfront
12 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Vancouver City Centre → Metrotown
30 min
SFU Burnaby via Vancouver City Centre → Production Way
37 min
Richmond Centre via Vancouver City Centre → Brighouse
33 min
YVR Airport via Vancouver City Centre → YVR-Airport
34 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1603 1033 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Vancouver City Centre, with a 12 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Burrard St @ Nelson St (0.13 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1603 1033 Nelson Street

Car-Dependent 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 100

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 — 1603 1033 Nelson Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 032-373-244).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,990,000

-10.3% YoY

-10.3%/yr over 1 yr

2025 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,493,000

Buildings

$497,000

Year Built

N/A

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

CD-1 (445)

Property Tax

$6,694

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,493,000	$497,000	$1,990,000	-10.3%
2025	$1,664,000	$554,000	$2,218,000	—

Mortgage Calculator for 1603 1033 Nelson Street

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Property Taxes $576

Maintenance fee 961.84

A 20% down payment of $291,200 on this $1,456,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $5,561/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $7,099/month, $576 property tax, $962 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 20, 2026

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With $4,150/month in estimated rental income against $7,162/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$3,012/month. A 64% down payment would reach break-even.

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