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1685 Nelson St, Vancouver BC V6G 1M3 – Townhouse for Sale – MLS® R3167700

1685 Nelson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 1M3

Vancouver Townhouses for Sale

52 days on the market

$3,098,000

Est. monthly cost $12,484/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 12, 2026 at 07:25am

Nelson

3 Beds

4 Baths

2132 sqft

1453 $ /sqft

0 $ Maint. fee

2026 built

Photos

1685 NELSON invites you into a truly exceptional heritage residence, artfully blending historic character with sophisticated modern design in the heart of the scenic West End. This exquisite 3-bedroom home w/ den & media room is rich in intricate detailing thruout, offering timeless elegance at every turn.A beautifully curated open-concept living space showcases jewel-toned stained glass windows and an extraordinary chef’s kitchen with adjoining dining area, framed by expansive windows that fill the home with natural light & tree-lined views.Premium appliances elevate the space with effortless refinement.O/H 9’4 ceilings, herringbone oak flooring, custom millwork, crown molding, A/C. A generous familyrm w/bar area opens on to a spectacular rooftop deck. Every detail thougtfully considered.

Building 24 fields Inside & out 14 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$3,098,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	4
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2132
Year Built	2026
Age Of Building	0
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	3 Storey
Stories	3
Building Name	Nelson
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	0
Community Features	Restaurant, Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Carport Single, Front Access, Paver Block, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Units In Development	4

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler
Interior Features	Wet Bar
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Radiant
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony, Private Yard
View Description	Beautiful green trees
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3167700
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	West End VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6G 1M3
Gross Taxes	0
Zoning	RM-5A RES

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3167700 / Active	09-21-2026	$3,098,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	9'7 x 9'7 ft
Main Level	Living Room	13'10 x 13'10 ft
Main Level	Den	10' x 10' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	14'1 x 14'1 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'10 x 11'10 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'1 x 11'1 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Above Level	Family Room	20'11 x 20'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'2 x 10'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Above Level	No	#4
Above Level	Yes	#4
Above Level	No	#3

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

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, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 1.28 km · King George Secondary School 6.2/10 · 0.18 km · crime average · sell-speed score 24/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (196 nearby)

Istanbul döner shop · 168 m · Restaurant
Olympia pizza & pasta restaurant · 169 m · Restaurant
Ong ba vietnamese eatery · 170 m · Restaurant

Shopping (119 nearby)

Canada post · 166 m · Post Office
Shoppers drug mart · 168 m · Pharmacy
Abc hair express · 169 m · Hairdresser

Cafes (51 nearby)

93 coffee · 182 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 198 m · Cafe
Blenz coffee · 218 m · Cafe

Groceries (43 nearby)

No frills · 128 m · Supermarket
Denman market · 184 m · Convenience
Denman liquor store · 203 m · Beverages

Healthcare (7 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 168 m · Healthcare
The pharmacy - westend · 342 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 373 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

West end ice rink · 206 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound stanley park dr @ pipeline rd · 961 m · Transit

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 0.18 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School: Average 0.18 km 6/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
Madrona School: Above Average 1.45 km 8.3/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 1.2 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Denman St @ Barclay St: 0.19 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 1.28 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 42.4%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 8.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 48.8%
Employment Rate: Below Average 25.9%

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

24 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,154,296

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.28 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

52 DOM

Average

West End VW avg

56 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

56 DOM

Slower market

1685 Nelson Street has a sell-speed score of 24/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 43.8% above comparable active properties in West End VW. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 11.1% and an area average of 56 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With 216 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V6G 1M3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6G 1M3, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 3.9 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: North Vancouver Mahon Park, North Vancouver (~5.5 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.1 — 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.

Schools NearBy

23 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 179 m
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 182 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.20 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.45 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.45 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.67 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.73 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.90 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.01 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.67 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1685 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC

1685 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC Burrard 1.3 km

20 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
20 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
34 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
41 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
45 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
46 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

1685 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.3 km from Burrard, with a 20 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Denman St @ Barclay St (0.19 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (83/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1685 Nelson Street

Walker's Paradise 99

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Excellent Transit 83

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Biker's Paradise 99

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $12,484/month · rent estimate $7,125/month · owning catches up with renting by year 21 · cash flow if rented −$5,770/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 1685 Nelson Street

$12,484 /month

Principal & Interest $12,484

Property Taxes $0

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 1685 Nelson Street, Vancouver is $12,484: $12,484 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$5,770 /month

Mortgage Payment $12,484

Monthly Cash Flow −$5,770

Break Even Down Payment 57%

Cap Rate -2.2%

Cash on Cash -11.2%

If 1685 Nelson Street, Vancouver were rented at $7,125 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $5,770 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 57% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 1685 Nelson Street, Vancouver

$7,125 / month

Rent $7,125

Own $12,484

Principal: $4,015/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $8,469/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$3,361/mo (year 1) → ~$7,817/mo (year 20) → ~$11,659/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$8,469/mo About $1,344/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 1685 Nelson Street, Vancouver would rent for about $7,125 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 1685 Nelson Street

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 21

With 20% down ($619,600) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $220,858

Principal paid off by year 10 $496,640

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 1685 Nelson Street, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 21, with $220,858 of principal paid off by year 5 and $496,640 by year 10.