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2008 438 Seymour St, Vancouver BC V6B 6H4 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3159501

2008 438 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 6H4

Vancouver Condos for Sale

76 days on the market

$599,900

Est. monthly cost $3,235/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 11, 2026 at 11:45pm

Conference Plaza

2 Beds

2 Baths

710 sqft

845 $ /sqft

640.18 $ Maint. fee

1996 built

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Looking for the best value in a 2 bed 2 bath home with dedicated office space in Downtown Vancouver? Currently the lowest-priced offering of its kind on the market, this bright, high-floor home delivers a spacious, functional layout with beautiful flooring, s/s appliances and a versatile solarium ideal as a den/ home office. With no building immediately in front, the outlook opens dramatically across the city, creating expansive skyline views and exceptional sightlines. Vacant, refreshed and move-in ready, with parking and storage included. An exceptional opportunity for buyers looking for space, at an outstanding price point. 1 parking & Storage. Excellent dt location and fit with an indoor pool, gym, sauna & steamroom

Building 26 fields Inside & out 13 fields Lot & land 7 fields

Building Details

Price	$599,900
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	710
Year Built	1996
Age Of Building	30
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Unit Style	Upper unit
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities
Building Name	Conference Plaza
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$640.18
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Side Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Not Allowed,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	No Cats, No Dogs, No
Units In Development	252

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	No Outdoor Area
View Description	City View
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3159501
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Downtown VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6B 6H4
Gross Taxes	$2,134.47
Zoning	CD-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3159501 / Active	08-27-2026	$599,900
to view full Property History (1 earlier record)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	5'1 x 5'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'10 x 9'10 ft
Main Level	Living Room	14'9 x 14'9 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'1 x 8'1 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	10'7 x 10'7 ft
Main Level	Solarium	8'4 x 8'4 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: RE/MAX Select Realty

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: Conference Plaza

438 Seymour Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver

Conference Plaza building details

Building

Built: 1996
Homes: 252
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS2371
Managed by: Rancho Management
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Not allowed
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Conference Plaza

For sale: 5
Median ask: $600K
Median $/sqft: $845
Days on market: 139
Sold, past year: 4

This home

$845/sqft, in line with the building median of $845.

Homes for sale at Conference Plaza, Vancouver Recent sold listings in Conference Plaza, Vancouver

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

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 0.14 km · King George Secondary School 6.2/10 · 1.75 km · crime average · sell-speed score 59/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (418 nearby)

Chez mari · 30 m · Hairdresser
Kerp barbershop & salon · 45 m · Hairdresser
Cut my hair barber shop · 47 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (404 nearby)

Pizza 2001 · 8 m · Fast Food
Picado · 26 m · Restaurant
Freshslice pizza · 35 m · Fast Food

Cafes (158 nearby)

Limegee bubble tea · 13 m · Cafe
Gong cha · 32 m · Cafe
Coco fresh tea & juice · 77 m · Cafe

Groceries (69 nearby)

Seymour mini mart · 17 m · Convenience
Al-madina general store · 77 m · Convenience
My convenience store · 137 m · Convenience

Healthcare (16 nearby)

Rexall · 129 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 181 m · Healthcare
Rexall · 349 m · Healthcare

Transit (8 nearby)

Skytrain @ granville stn station · 206 m · Transit
Skytrain @ waterfront stn station · 208 m · Transit
West coast express @ waterfront stn station · 208 m · Transit

Gyms (4 nearby)

Ywca · 339 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 753 m · Gym
Cycklus · 843 m · Gym

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.75 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 0.02 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
Madrona School: Above Average 0.31 km 8.3/10
Secondary
Alexander Academy: Average 0.09 km 6.1/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound W Pender St @ Seymour St: 0.03 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Waterfront Stn: 0.14 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 58.5%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 2.4%
Owner Occupied: Average 72.4%
Employment Rate: Below Average 25.3%

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

59 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $628,917

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.14 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

76 DOM

Slower than area

Downtown VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

2008 438 Seymour Street has a sell-speed score of 59/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 4.6% below comparable active properties in Downtown VW, 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 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 V6B 6H4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 6H4, 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.

Schools NearBy

31 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 19 m
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 89 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 187 m
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 299 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 306 m
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 306 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 549 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 714 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 888 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 990 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.89 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.93 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.09 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.49 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2008 438 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC

2008 438 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC Waterfront 0.1 km

5 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver
5 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Waterfront → Metrotown
23 min
SFU Burnaby via Waterfront → Production Way
30 min
Richmond Centre via Waterfront → Brighouse
30 min
YVR Airport via Waterfront → YVR-Airport
31 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
16 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
13 min

Calculate your commute

2008 438 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.1 km from Waterfront, with a 5 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound W Pender St @ Seymour St (0.03 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 2008 438 Seymour Street

Walker's Paradise 98

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Rider's Paradise 100

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Very Bikeable 85

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 2008 438 Seymour Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 023-410-558).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$642,000

-5.4% YoY

-1.6%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$460,000

Buildings

$182,000

Year Built

1996

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

CD-1 (316)

Property Tax

$2,178

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$460,000	$182,000	$642,000	-5.4%
2025	$487,000	$192,000	$679,000	-6.2%
2024	$519,000	$205,000	$724,000	+1.5%
2023	$511,000	$202,000	$713,000	+4.1%
2022	$474,000	$211,000	$685,000	—

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $3,235/month · rent estimate $2,279/month · owning catches up with renting by year 18 · cash flow if rented −$1,129/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 2008 438 Seymour Street

$3,235 /month

Principal & Interest $2,417

Property Taxes $178

Maintenance fee $640

The estimated monthly cost of 2008 438 Seymour Street, Vancouver is $3,235: $2,417 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $178 property tax and $640 strata fee.

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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

−$1,129 /month

Mortgage Payment $2,417

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,129

Break Even Down Payment 58%

Cap Rate -2.3%

Cash on Cash -11.3%

If 2008 438 Seymour Street, Vancouver were rented at $2,279 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,129 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 58% 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 2008 438 Seymour Street, Vancouver

$2,279 / month

Rent $2,279

Own $3,235

Principal: $777/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $2,458/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$651/mo (year 1) → ~$1,514/mo (year 20) → ~$2,258/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$2,458/mo About $179/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 2008 438 Seymour Street, Vancouver would rent for about $2,279 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: 2008 438 Seymour Street

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 18

With 20% down ($119,980) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $42,767

Principal paid off by year 10 $96,170

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 2008 438 Seymour Street, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 18, with $42,767 of principal paid off by year 5 and $96,170 by year 10.