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17 1861 Beach Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3064264

307 days on the market

$7,200,000

Est. Mortgage $31,853/mo

Listing updated: Apr 19, 2026 at 01:28pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 07:20am

3 Beds

3 Baths

3621 sqft

1988 $ /sqft

2312.19 $ Maint. fee

1986 built

307 days on the market

$7,200,000

Est. $31,853/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Apr 19, 2026 at 01:28pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 07:20am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 17 1861 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 17 1861 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 17 1861 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 17 1861 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 17 1861 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 17 1861 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 17 1861 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 17 1861 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 17 1861 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 17 1861 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Penthouse perfection in English Bay – This massive 3,621 sq ft 2-level Waterfront Penthouse in Vancouver’s iconic Sylvia Tower offers unmatched luxury. With 1 suite per floor and private elevator access, this residence features a timeless, functional layout, floor-to-ceiling windows, soaring ceilings, and expansive terraces for seamless indoor–outdoor living. Enjoy jaw-dropping, Unobstructed Panoramic Ocean, mountain, and city views—plus front-row seats for fireworks & Magnificent Sunset. Comes with 2 parking stalls and storage. Book your private viewing now!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	4
Heating Type	Baseboard
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$7,200,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3621
Year Built	1986
Age Of Building	40
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Caretaker, Trash, Snow Removal
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$2,312.19
Amenities Nearby	Caretaker, Trash, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3064264
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	West End VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6G 1Z1
Gross Taxes	$32,275.8
Zoning	RM-5B

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3064264 / Active	11-03-2025	$7,200,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	26'2 x 26'2 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	14'8 x 14'8 ft
Main Level	Nook	6'9 x 6'9 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'2 x 9'2 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	9'1 x 9'1 ft
Main Level	Foyer	8'7 x 8'7 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	19'3 x 19'3 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	14'7 x 14'7 ft
Main Level	Laundry	6'10 x 6'10 ft
Main Level	Utility	5'7 x 5'7 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	22'7 x 22'7 ft
Above Level	Family Room	19'2 x 19'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#5
Main Level	No	#3
Above Level	Yes	#4

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 & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: 0.47 km
Elementary
Lord Roberts Annex: 1.07 km
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School: Average 0.32 km 4.6/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Anchor Point Montessori: 1.51 km
Secondary
Pattison School: 1.5 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Denman St @ Pendrell St: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 1.66 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 50.8%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 5%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 28.7%
Employment Rate: Below Average 20.9%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
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

56 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

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Price competition grade

No comparable data

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.66 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How WEST END VW compares

This property

307 DOM

Slower than area

West End VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

17 1861 Beach Avenue has a sell-speed score of 56/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. 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 1Z1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6G 1Z1, 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 (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: North Vancouver Mahon Park, North Vancouver (~5.8 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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (125 nearby)

Papi's seafood and oyster bar · 86 m · Restaurant
Chicken world · 87 m · Fast Food
Babylon restaurant & bar · 110 m · Restaurant

Shopping (64 nearby)

Roentgen couture ltd · 123 m · Clothes
Libra nail bar · 130 m · Beauty Shop
Denman dry cleaner · 135 m · Laundry

Groceries (29 nearby)

Martway · 116 m · Convenience
Kin's farm market · 159 m · Greengrocer
7-eleven · 185 m · Convenience

Cafes (29 nearby)

Delany's coffee · 111 m · Cafe
Babylon cafe · 111 m · Cafe
Mediterranean grill · 112 m · Cafe

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 268 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 369 m · Healthcare
The pharmacy - westend · 627 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

West end ice rink · 490 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w georgia st @ broughton st · 992 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

24 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 316 m
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 472 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.50 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.04 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.24 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.82 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.88 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 17 1861 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC

17 1861 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC Burrard 1.7 km

25 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
25 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
39 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
46 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
50 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
51 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
3 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
15 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

17 1861 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.7 km from Burrard, with a 25 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Denman St @ Pendrell St (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (68/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 17 1861 Beach Avenue

Car-Dependent 96

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 68

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 94

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 17 1861 Beach Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 003-212-688).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$6,767,000

+4.1% YoY

-4.4%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$5,923,000

Buildings

$844,000

Year Built

1985

Class

Residential

Zoning

RM-5B

Property Tax

$35,832

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$5,923,000	$844,000	$6,767,000	+4.1%
2025	$5,690,000	$811,000	$6,501,000	-2.2%
2024	$5,820,000	$829,000	$6,649,000	-22.3%
2023	$7,488,000	$1,067,000	$8,555,000	+5.8%
2022	$7,073,000	$1,016,000	$8,089,000	—

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $32,501/month in total housing costs on this $7,200,000 property — $27,499 mortgage payment, $2,690 property tax, $2,312 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Apr 19, 2026

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Based on $14,363/month estimated rent and $32,571/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$18,208/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 73%.

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