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1608 188 Keefer St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3164974

1 day on the market

$499,000

Est. Mortgage $2,208/mo

Listing updated: Sep 14, 2026 at 12:30pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 15, 2026 at 01:10am

188 Keefer

1 Beds

1 Baths

540 sqft

924 $ /sqft

1 $ Maint. fee

2016 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

1 day on the market

$499,000

Est. $2,208/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 14, 2026 at 12:30pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 15, 2026 at 01:10am

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Exterior Front Photo of 1608 188 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 1608 188 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 1608 188 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 1608 188 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 1608 188 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 1608 188 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC

Highfloor 1 Bed + Solarium at 188 Keefer, a Westbank landmark in the heart of Chinatown. Approx. 540 sf, east-facing with unobstructed mountain views and views toward Metrotown. Tower Suite premium finishes: Miele & Blomberg appliances, custom back-painted glass backsplash, engineered hardwood flooring. Designed by W.T. Leung Architects, blending Chinatown's brick podium with a modern tower and moon-gate inspired entry. Amenities: gym, rooftop garden with BBQ, party room, bike storage. Steps to SkyTrain, Gastown, and Downtown — great for homeowners or investors.

Open houses

20 Sep, 2026 (02:30 PM to 04:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Playground, No Outdoor Area
View Description	Mountains and & Cities
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$499,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	540
Year Built	2016
Age Of Building	10
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Building Name	188 Keefer
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$1
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Additional Parking, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	0
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	136

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3164974
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Downtown VE
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6A 0E3
Gross Taxes	$1,675.23
Zoning	CD1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3164974 / Active	09-14-2026	$499,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	8'5 x 8'5 ft
Main Level	Living Room	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Main Level	Solarium	8'1 x 8'1 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX City Realty & RE/MAX City 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
Britannia Community Secondary School: Average 2.17 km 5/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 1.12 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 0.99 km 8.8/10
Secondary
Sino Bright School BC: Average 0.88 km 4.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Main St @ Keefer St: 0.04 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Main Street Stn: 0.70 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 33.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 12.7%
Owner Occupied: Above Average 85.8%
Employment Rate: Below Average 25.7%

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

36 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $383,232

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.70 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 VE compares

This property

1 DOM

Listed

Downtown VE avg

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1608 188 Keefer Street has a sell-speed score of 36/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 23.2% above comparable active properties in Downtown VE. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V6A 0E3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6A 0E3, 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 (~2.7 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 (173 nearby)

Bmo · 7 m · Bank
Vancity · 46 m · Bank
Rbc royal bank · 49 m · Bank

Restaurants (165 nearby)

Juke · 14 m · Restaurant
Virtuous pie · 40 m · Restaurant
Bao bei · 45 m · Restaurant

Cafes (53 nearby)

Tim hortons · 56 m · Cafe
Dalina · 72 m · Cafe
Fiorino · 122 m · Cafe

Groceries (47 nearby)

Mr jones convenience store · 64 m · Convenience
The boss bakery & restaurant · 70 m · Bakery
Butter mere patisserie · 74 m · Bakery

Healthcare (18 nearby)

Pharmatrust pharmacy · 54 m · Healthcare
Low cost western pharmacy · 56 m · Healthcare
Stepping stone pharmacy · 70 m · Healthcare

Transit (3 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w hastings st @ abbott st · 616 m · Transit
Skytrain @ main street stn station · 702 m · Transit
Skytrain @ stadium stn station · 725 m · Transit

Gyms (1 nearby)

Stretch yoga studio · 107 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

34 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 879 m
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 938 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 987 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.06 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.12 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.15 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.17 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.44 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.48 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.58 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.81 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.91 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
St Francis of Assisi	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
Queen Victoria Annex	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM
Templeton Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.88 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM
Charles Dickens Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1608 188 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC

1608 188 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC Main Street 0.7 km

17 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Main Street → Waterfront
17 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Main Street → Metrotown
23 min
SFU Burnaby via Main Street → Production Way
30 min
Richmond Centre via Main Street → Brighouse
42 min
YVR Airport via Main Street → YVR-Airport
43 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1608 188 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from Main Street, with a 17 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Main St @ Keefer St (0.04 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (97/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1608 188 Keefer Street

Car-Dependent 99

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 97

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 99

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 1608 188 Keefer Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 029-858-941).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$498,000

-7.4% YoY

-3.5%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$338,000

Buildings

$160,000

Year Built

2016

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

CD-1 (547)

Property Tax

$1,675

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$338,000	$160,000	$498,000	-7.4%
2025	$365,000	$173,000	$538,000	-3.2%
2024	$378,000	$178,000	$556,000	-5.4%
2023	$399,000	$189,000	$588,000	+2.3%
2022	$401,000	$174,000	$575,000	—

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($99,800), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $2,047/month — $1,906 principal & interest, $140 property tax, $1 maintenance fee.

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At an estimated rental income of $1,896/month, this property runs a $209/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 29% down.

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