Home Vancouver, BC West End VW The Greenhorn 203 1169 Nelson Street

203 1169 Nelson St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3156454

3 days on the market

$449,900

Est. Mortgage $1,990/mo

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 03:04pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 10:45am

The Greenhorn

1 Beds

1 Baths

610 sqft

738 $ /sqft

550 $ Maint. fee

1983 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE 20.3% cheaper than comps

3 days on the market

$449,900

Est. $1,990/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 03:04pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 10:45am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 203 1169 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 203 1169 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 203 1169 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 203 1169 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 203 1169 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 203 1169 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 203 1169 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 203 1169 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 203 1169 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 203 1169 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Tucked into a quiet, tree-lined pocket beside Nelson Park, this charming FREEHOLD condo is a hidden retreat. Cherished by the same owner since its beginning, it has been lovingly maintained, freshly painted and is ready for its next chapter. Whether you're buying your first home or simplifying into easy city living, the bright, 610 sq. ft. layout offers a cozy fireplace, flexible den, separate pantry and an 82 sq. ft. balcony overlooking the park perfect for morning coffee or a summer BBQ. One parking stall is included. Enjoy a pet-friendly building with heat and hot water included in the strata fees. Steps from the farmers' market, Davie Village, Robson Street, English Bay, the seawall and Burrard SkyTrain, peaceful parkside living with the best of Vancouver close by.

Open houses

22 Aug, 2026 (02:00 PM to 04:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Hot Water
Laundry	Common Area
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$449,900
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	610
Year Built	1983
Age Of Building	43
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Heat, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Building Name	The Greenhorn
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$550
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Heat, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Lane Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Smoking Restrictions
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (One), Yes With Restrictions
Units In Development	33

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3156454
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	West End VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6E 1J3
Gross Taxes	$1,627.82
Zoning	RM-5B

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3156454 / Active	08-17-2026	$449,900

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	8'1 x 8'1 ft
Main Level	Den	4'7 x 4'7 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Main Level	Living Room	11'8 x 11'8 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	7'1 x 7'1 ft
Main Level	Pantry	4'7 x 4'7 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	6'1 x 6'1 ft
Main Level	Patio	13'8 x 13'8 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Oakwyn 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 0.84 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School: Average 0.73 km 6/10

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 0.92 km 8.3/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.46 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Robson St @ Bute St: 0.32 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 0.76 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 48.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 4.4%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 58.1%
Employment Rate: Below Average 24.9%

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

74 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

A+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $541,230

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.76 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 WEST END VW compares

This property

3 DOM

Very fast

West End VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

203 1169 Nelson Street has a sell-speed score of 74/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 20.3% below comparable active properties in West End 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 V6E 1J3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6E 1J3, 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 (~4.6 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 (396 nearby)

Jang mo jib · 300 m · Restaurant
Banju · 301 m · Restaurant
Guu original thurlow · 305 m · Restaurant

Shopping (341 nearby)

Modo · 58 m · Car Sharing
Reigning champ · 310 m · Clothes
Canada post · 311 m · Post Office

Cafes (127 nearby)

Breka bakery & café · 284 m · Cafe
Cafe w · 307 m · Cafe
Happy lemon · 309 m · Cafe

Groceries (77 nearby)

Fresco foods · 304 m · Supermarket
Bc liquor store · 305 m · Beverages
Paul bakery, café & restaurant · 307 m · Bakery

Healthcare (18 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 326 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 338 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 488 m · Healthcare

Gyms (5 nearby)

Robert lee ymca · 360 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 659 m · Gym
West end ice rink · 861 m · Gym

Transit (4 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w pender st @ bute st · 698 m · Transit
Skytrain @ burrard stn station · 755 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 822 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

27 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 462 m
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 732 m
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 842 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 916 m
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 916 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 972 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.04 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.14 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.16 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.19 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.35 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.37 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.45 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.88 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.97 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.21 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.84 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 203 1169 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC

203 1169 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC Burrard 0.8 km

14 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
14 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
28 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
35 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
39 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
40 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
15 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
13 min

Calculate your commute

203 1169 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.8 km from Burrard, with a 14 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Robson St @ Bute St (0.32 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 203 1169 Nelson 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 91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 203 1169 Nelson Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 006-422-829).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$483,900

+6.1% YoY

+0.6%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$436,000

Buildings

$47,900

Year Built

1980

Class

Residential

Zoning

RM-5B

Property Tax

$1,628

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$436,000	$47,900	$483,900	+6.1%
2025	$411,000	$45,100	$456,100	-15.5%
2024	$486,016	$53,900	$539,916	+11.1%
2023	$438,000	$48,000	$486,000	+2.7%
2022	$418,000	$55,200	$473,200	—

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Property Taxes $136

Maintenance fee 550

Financing 80% of the $449,900 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $2,404/month in total estimated carrying costs, $136 property tax, $550 maintenance fee.

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This listing generates an estimated $1,709/month in rental income, leaving a -$747/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 55% down.

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