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2004 1189 Howe St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3147481

64 days on the market

$549,000

Est. Mortgage $2,429/mo

Listing updated: Jul 20, 2026 at 07:39pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 18, 2026 at 10:45am

1 Beds

1 Baths

559 sqft

982 $ /sqft

446.34 $ Maint. fee

1999 built

64 days on the market

$549,000

Est. $2,429/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 20, 2026 at 07:39pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 18, 2026 at 10:45am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bathroom Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Walk-In Closet Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Bedroom 2 Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

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Guest Bathroom Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Powder Room Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Office / Den Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Loft / Bonus Room Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Basement Recreation Room Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Laundry Room Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

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Outdoor Patio Photo of 2004 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Downtown condo w/beautiful PROTECTED City VIEW! Bright CORNER 1 Bed + Den w/BALCONY situates on the 20th Flr w/Great Views! Features efficient layout, leaving no wasted space! OPEN KITCHEN w/granite counters in kitchen & bath, in-suite laundry, Lrg in-suite storage room. Well taken care CONCRETE & BRICK Bldg w/Pro-Active strata. Grand Lobby with 24/7 CONCEIRGE. Enjoy 5-Star resort-style amenities, including a heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness, meeting & billiards room. Building has a GUEST SUITE. Includes 1 PARKING and plenty of VISITORS PARKING. Enjoy the most convenient urban-style living of DT/Yaletown, District, Nearby Skytrain Station, Robson St shopping, Yaletown, Restaurants, Granville Island Ferry, Seawall & Davie Village. Pets & Rentals allowed.

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

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

Building Details

Price	$549,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	559
Year Built	1999
Age Of Building	27
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal, Water
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$446.34
Community Features	Adult Oriented
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Lane Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed,Smoking Restrictions
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	245

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3147481
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Downtown VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6Z 2X4
Gross Taxes	$1,689
Zoning	DD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3147481 / Active	07-16-2026	$549,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	14'11 x 14'11 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8' x 8' ft
Main Level	Foyer	3'6 x 3'6 ft
Main Level	Den	7'10 x 7'10 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10' x 10' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Multiple 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: Average 1.45 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 1.13 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 0.43 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.31 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Howe St @ Davie St: 0.04 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.56 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

50 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $496,845

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.56 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 VW compares

This property

64 DOM

Slower than area

Downtown VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

2004 1189 Howe Street has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 9.5% above comparable active properties in Downtown VW. 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 2X4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 2X4, 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 (~4.1 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 (374 nearby)

Eden florist · 64 m · Florist
Misako hair studio · 80 m · Hairdresser
Howe street · 97 m · Post Office

Restaurants (355 nearby)

Mangos kitchen bar · 46 m · Restaurant
Freshslice pizza · 73 m · Fast Food
Nando's · 74 m · Restaurant

Cafes (119 nearby)

Honeybrew strudel bar · 59 m · Cafe
Breka bakery & café · 73 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 82 m · Cafe

Groceries (85 nearby)

Urban choice market · 97 m · Convenience
El paisano · 117 m · Supermarket
Granville food market · 189 m · Convenience

Healthcare (16 nearby)

Granville pharmacy · 142 m · Healthcare
Howe street pharmacy · 147 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 158 m · Healthcare

Transit (5 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 557 m · Transit
Bus stop yaletown-roundhouse station @ bay 4 · 647 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 771 m · Transit

Gyms (4 nearby)

Baza dance studios · 347 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 395 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 407 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

36 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 313 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 434 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 754 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 886 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 969 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 980 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.05 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.05 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.20 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.24 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.27 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.35 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.45 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.43 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2004 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC

2004 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 0.6 km

14 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
14 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
32 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
39 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
31 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
32 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
18 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
15 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
12 min

Calculate your commute

2004 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 14 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Howe St @ Davie St (0.04 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (98/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 2004 1189 Howe Street

Car-Dependent 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 98

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 2004 1189 Howe Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 024-316-032).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$540,000

-6.1% YoY

-1.1%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$373,000

Buildings

$167,000

Year Built

1998

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

Property Tax

$1,817

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$373,000	$167,000	$540,000	-6.1%
2025	$397,000	$178,000	$575,000	-4.8%
2024	$417,000	$187,000	$604,000	+3.6%
2023	$403,000	$180,000	$583,000	+3.4%
2022	$387,000	$177,000	$564,000	—

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Property Taxes $141

Maintenance fee 446.34

Financing 80% of the $549,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $2,684/month in total estimated carrying costs, $141 property tax, $446 maintenance fee.

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This listing generates an estimated $1,982/month in rental income, leaving a -$757/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 49% down.

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Quick summary

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9.5% above Downtown VW avg

$549,000 vs $501,322 area average

Price/sqft: $982
Annual tax: $1,689.00
Total monthly est.: $3,016
Walk Score: 100 — Walker's Paradise
Skytrain: 0.56 km
Flood risk: None
Crime rate: Average
Pets allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes

School catchment

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Elementary: Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School
Rating: 2.1/10
Distance: 1.13 km
Secondary: King George Secondary School
Distance: 1.45 km

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Walkability & Transit Near 2004 1189 Howe Street

Car-Dependent 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 98

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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Property Details for 2004 1189 Howe Street

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Building Details

Lot & Land

Property Timeline

Map & Neighbourhood

Sell Speed & Competition

Climate Risk for V6Z 2X4

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (374 nearby)

Restaurants (355 nearby)

Cafes (119 nearby)

Groceries (85 nearby)

Healthcare (16 nearby)

Transit (5 nearby)

Gyms (4 nearby)

Schools NearBy

Pattison High School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Claren Academy

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Elsie Roy Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Lowell High School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Columbia Academy

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

The Westside School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Madrona School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Franklin School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Alexander Academy

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

False Creek Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

False Creek Elementary

Grades Served

Catchment Info

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Lord Roberts Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

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Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Sino Bright School BC

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance