Home Vancouver, BC Yaletown The Discovery 2001 1500 Howe Street

2001 1500 Howe St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R2815715

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Listing updated: Jul 1, 2025 at 11:07am

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The Discovery

1 Beds

2 Baths

1319 sqft

1054 $ /sqft

857.72 $ Maint. fee

1989 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Jul 1, 2025 at 11:07am

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About the building: The Discovery

1500 Howe Street, Yaletown, Vancouver

The Discovery building details

Building

Built: 1989
Homes: 176
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: VAS2383
Managed by: Stratawest Management
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Recreation FacilityManagementGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Not allowed
Rentals: Allowed

Market at The Discovery

For sale: 3
Median ask: $1.08M
Median $/sqft: $1,101
Days on market: 184
Sold, past year: 8

This home

$1,054/sqft, 4.3% below the building median of $1,101.

Homes for sale at The Discovery, Vancouver Recent sold listings in The Discovery, Vancouver

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Sold price & sold date

Original list price & price changes

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Days on market & listing history

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: 1.74 km
Elementary
Elsie Roy Elementary School: Average 0.71 km 6.1/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Anchor Point Montessori: 0.29 km
Secondary
Pattison School: 0.86 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Beach Ave @ Howe St: 0.06 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.69 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 57.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 3.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 53.3%
Employment Rate: Below Average 34.1%

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

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.69 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How YALETOWN compares

This property

69 DOM

Slower than area

Yaletown avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

2001 1500 Howe Street 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 V6Z 2N1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 2N1, 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 (~4.2 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 (218 nearby)

Auto strada · 58 m · Restaurant
Ça marche · 68 m · Fast Food
Go canada · 87 m · Restaurant

Shopping (204 nearby)

London drugs · 77 m · Pharmacy
Scotiabank · 140 m · Bank
Mini medi spa · 151 m · Beauty Shop

Groceries (62 nearby)

Tartine bread & pies · 6 m · Bakery
Easy day store · 91 m · Convenience
Fresh street market · 133 m · Supermarket

Cafes (62 nearby)

Inbtwn cafe · 141 m · Cafe
The grind · 235 m · Cafe
The blue parrot coffee · 283 m · Cafe

Healthcare (10 nearby)

London drugs · 77 m · Healthcare
Yale i.d.a. pharmacy · 378 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 379 m · Healthcare

Gyms (3 nearby)

Baza dance studios · 356 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 934 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 936 m · Gym

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 695 m · Transit
Bus stop westbound pacific st @ jervis st · 865 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

44 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.8 / 10	Distance 715 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 785 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 860 m
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 896 m
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 906 m
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.23 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.26 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.34 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.37 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.50 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.58 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.74 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.74 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.01 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.15 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.68 KM
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.90 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2001 1500 Howe St, Vancouver, BC

2001 1500 Howe St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 0.7 km

15 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
15 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
33 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
40 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
32 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
33 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

2001 1500 Howe St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 15 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Beach Ave @ Howe St (0.06 km).

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Property Taxes $307

Maintenance fee 857.72

Financing 80% of the $1,390,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $6,474/month in total estimated carrying costs, $307 property tax, $858 maintenance fee.

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This listing generates an estimated $3,962/month in rental income, leaving a -$2,572/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 59% down.

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