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1704 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver BC – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3177670

1704 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 6E4

Vancouver Condos for Sale

1 day on the market

$1,798,800

Est. Mortgage $7,958/mo

Listing updated: Oct 21, 2026 at 10:26pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 21, 2026 at 10:30pm

Robinson Tower

3 Beds

3 Baths

1535 sqft

1172 $ /sqft

1073 $ Maint. fee

1995 built

NEW

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Penthouse Living at Robinson Tower, where a beautifully renovated interior meets over 500 sq ft of private outdoor living. This 1,535 sq ft, 2-level home features a stunning terrace with pergola & fireplace, creating an inviting setting for entertaining or unwinding above the city. The thoughtfully redesigned upper level offers an open kitchen, living & dining area, office & 2 full bathrooms, including the primary ensuite. Two bedrooms, a study/media area, full bathroom & laundry with storage occupy the lower level. Extensive top-to-bottom renovations include enhanced sound insulation & air conditioning/heat throughout. An impressive home on the edge of Yaletown, complete with 2 parking stalls & a storage locker. Pets & rentals allowed.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Stove, Microwave, Oven, Range Top
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Electric, Forced Air
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

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

Building Details

Price	$1,798,800
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1535
Year Built	1995
Age Of Building	31
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Penthouse
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Building Name	Robinson Tower
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$1,073
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Underground, Guest
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Rental Restrictions	100

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3177670
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Yaletown
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6B 6E4
Gross Taxes	$5,439.49
Zoning	DD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3177670 / Active	10-21-2026	$1,798,800

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	14'8 x 14'8 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	19'10 x 19'10 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15'9 x 15'9 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	18'2 x 18'2 ft
Main Level	Den	10'3 x 10'3 ft
Main Level	Patio	23' x 23' ft
Main Level	Patio	21'10 x 21'10 ft
Below	Foyer	7'8 x 7'8 ft
Below	Bedroom	12'7 x 12'7 ft
Below	Bedroom	15'6 x 15'6 ft
Below	Patio	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Below	Den	10'7 x 10'7 ft
Below	Laundry	8'7 x 8'7 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: RE/MAX Real Estate Services

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.

About the building: Robinson Tower

488 Helmcken Street, Yaletown, Vancouver

Robinson Tower building details

Building

Built: 1995
Homes: 133
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS1902
Managed by: First Service Residential
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Robinson Tower

For sale: 4
Median ask: $658K
Median $/sqft: $958
Days on market: 43
Sold, past year: 4

This home

$1,172/sqft, 22.3% above the building median of $958.

Homes for sale at Robinson Tower, Vancouver Recent sold listings in Robinson Tower, Vancouver

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.76 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 1.02 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
Claren Academy: Above Average 0.09 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.48 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Seymour St @ Davie St: 0.14 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.27 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 52%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 5.5%
Owner Occupied: Average 73.7%
Employment Rate: Below Average 27.3%

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

68 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,154,962

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.27 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 YALETOWN compares

This property

1 DOM

Very fast

Yaletown avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

1704 488 Helmcken Street has a sell-speed score of 68/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 19.8% below comparable active properties in Yaletown, 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 V6B 6E4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 6E4, 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. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~3.7 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 (360 nearby)

The lounge · 21 m · Hairdresser
Spruce · 36 m · Beauty Shop
Sunscape · 57 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (341 nearby)

Yopo · 97 m · Restaurant
Brix & mortar · 124 m · Restaurant
Elisa · 129 m · Restaurant

Cafes (107 nearby)

O-cha tea bar · 95 m · Cafe
Nine bar coffee · 135 m · Cafe
Analog coffee · 153 m · Cafe

Groceries (68 nearby)

7-eleven · 75 m · Convenience
Your dollar store · 142 m · Convenience
Yaletown liquor store · 157 m · Beverages

Healthcare (16 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 187 m · Healthcare
Granville pharmacy · 214 m · Healthcare
Howe street pharmacy · 306 m · Healthcare

Transit (5 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 266 m · Transit
Bus stop northbound burrard st @ smithe st · 634 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 709 m · Transit

Gyms (4 nearby)

Baza dance studios · 358 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 381 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 604 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

38 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 86 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 483 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 512 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 631 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 674 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 849 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.08 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.12 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.26 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.61 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.73 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.08 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.49 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1704 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC

1704 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 0.3 km

10 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
10 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
28 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
35 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
27 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
28 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
18 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
15 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
12 min

Calculate your commute

1704 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.3 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 10 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Seymour St @ Davie St (0.14 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1704 488 Helmcken Street

Car-Dependent 99

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 0

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

BC Assessment Value — 1704 488 Helmcken Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 023-041-331).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,617,000

-9.3% YoY

-3.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,141,000

Buildings

$476,000

Year Built

1995

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

Property Tax

$5,439

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,141,000	$476,000	$1,617,000	-9.3%
2025	$1,257,000	$525,000	$1,782,000	-0.7%
2024	$1,266,000	$529,000	$1,795,000	-4.7%
2023	$1,329,000	$555,000	$1,884,000	+3.1%
2022	$1,157,000	$671,000	$1,828,000	—

Mortgage Calculator for 1704 488 Helmcken Street

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Property Taxes $453

Maintenance fee 1073

A 20% down payment of $359,760 on this $1,798,800 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $6,870/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $8,396/month, $453 property tax, $1,073 maintenance fee.

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With $4,442/month in estimated rental income against $8,455/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$4,013/month. A 67% down payment would reach break-even.

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