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201 538 Smithe St, Vancouver BC – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3160076

201 538 Smithe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 0A6

Vancouver Condos for Sale

49 days on the market

$532,800

Est. Mortgage $2,357/mo

Listing updated: Oct 12, 2026 at 10:36pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 19, 2026 at 02:45pm

Mode

1 Beds

1 Baths

604 sqft

882 $ /sqft

439.91 $ Maint. fee

2008 built

5.2% price reduction

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Bright & stylish 1-bedroom home in the heart of downtown Vancouver! This well-designed residence offers a functional open-concept layout with a modern kitchen, spacious living area, and plenty of natural light. The comfortable bedroom provides a peaceful retreat, while the generous storage unit adds valuable convenience and organization. Ideally located just steps from SkyTrain, restaurants, shopping, parks, entertainment, and everyday amenities. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or looking for a convenient downtown home, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the best of Vancouver’s vibrant urban lifestyle.

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Playground, No Outdoor Area
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$532,800
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	604
Year Built	2008
Age Of Building	18
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Building Name	Mode
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$439.91
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	60

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3160076
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Downtown VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6B 0A6
Gross Taxes	$1,722.34
Zoning	DD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3160076 / Active	08-31-2026	$532,800

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	14'8 x 14'8 ft
Main Level	Den	9'0 x 9'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: 1NE Collective Realty Inc.

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: Mode

538 Smithe Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver

Mode building details

Building

Built: 2008
Homes: 60 in 7 storeys
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: BCS2557
Managed by: Remi
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: ManagementHot WaterGardeningGarbage Pickup

Bylaws on record

Pets: Allowed; Cats and dogs OK, max 1
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Mode

For sale: 2
Median ask: $711K
Median $/sqft: $1,073
Days on market: 65

This home

$882/sqft, 17.8% below the building median of $1,073.

Homes for sale at Mode, Vancouver Recent sold listings in Mode, 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 1.67 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 0.7 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 0.29 km 9/10
Secondary
Lowell High School: 0.38 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Seymour St @ Nelson St: 0.11 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Vancouver City Centre Stn: 0.40 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

69 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $594,072

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.40 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

49 DOM

Average

Downtown VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

201 538 Smithe Street has a sell-speed score of 69/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 11.5% 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 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 0A6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 0A6, 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 (481 nearby)

Sina · 47 m · Pharmacy
Pandora nail & lash lounge · 54 m · Beauty Shop
Headspace · 62 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (476 nearby)

Cibo trattoria · 55 m · Restaurant
Tutto · 120 m · Restaurant
Per se social corner · 127 m · Restaurant

Cafes (171 nearby)

Kafka's coffee · 71 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 87 m · Cafe
No bad days vancouver · 150 m · Cafe

Groceries (88 nearby)

Viti wine and lager · 55 m · Beverages
Foodness supermarket · 99 m · Convenience
Smoke & food market · 126 m · Convenience

Healthcare (23 nearby)

Sina · 47 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 222 m · Healthcare
Pure integrative pharmacy · 347 m · Healthcare

Transit (9 nearby)

Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 397 m · Transit
Skytrain @ granville stn station · 528 m · Transit
Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 548 m · Transit

Gyms (5 nearby)

Harbour dance centre · 199 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 499 m · Gym
Cycklus · 514 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

36 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 287 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 385 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 402 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 507 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 528 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 696 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 732 m
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 732 m
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 785 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 795 m
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 953 m
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.31 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.69 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.99 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.05 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.32 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.49 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.83 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.88 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM

Pre-computed routes from 201 538 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC

201 538 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC Vancouver City Centre 0.4 km

10 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Vancouver City Centre → Waterfront
10 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Vancouver City Centre → Metrotown
28 min
SFU Burnaby via Vancouver City Centre → Production Way
35 min
Richmond Centre via Vancouver City Centre → Brighouse
31 min
YVR Airport via Vancouver City Centre → YVR-Airport
32 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

201 538 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.4 km from Vancouver City Centre, with a 10 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Seymour St @ Nelson St (0.11 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 201 538 Smithe Street

Car-Dependent 100

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 84

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 201 538 Smithe Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 027-239-951).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$512,000

-7.1% YoY

-1.2%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$305,000

Buildings

$207,000

Year Built

2007

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

Property Tax

$1,722

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$305,000	$207,000	$512,000	-7.1%
2025	$328,000	$223,000	$551,000	-4.0%
2024	$342,000	$232,000	$574,000	+1.8%
2023	$336,000	$228,000	$564,000	+5.0%
2022	$320,000	$217,000	$537,000	—

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Property Taxes $144

Maintenance fee 439.91

Financing 80% of the $532,800 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $2,619/month in total estimated carrying costs, $144 property tax, $440 maintenance fee.

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