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214 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3144528

52 days on the market

$508,188

Est. Mortgage $2,248/mo

Listing updated: Jul 10, 2026 at 11:36am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 29, 2026 at 01:30am

1 Beds

1 Baths

550 sqft

924 $ /sqft

394.95 $ Maint. fee

1995 built

20.5% cheaper than comps

52 days on the market

$508,188

Est. $2,248/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 10, 2026 at 11:36am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 29, 2026 at 01:30am

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Exterior Front Photo of 214 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 214 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 214 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 214 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 214 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 214 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 214 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 214 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 214 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Welcome to Robinson Tower in the heart of vibrant Yaletown! This bright and well maintained 1 bedroom home offers a functional open layout, in suite laundry, and a private balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped courtyard, providing a peaceful, green outlook in the middle of the city. The building features excellent amenities including a gym, sauna, hot tub, bike storage and recreation room. Includes 1 secured parking stall and 1 storage locker. Pet and rental friendly. Just steps to Emery Barnes Park, the Seawall, Yaletown's renowned restaurants, cafés, shops, grocery stores, SkyTrain and transit. An excellent opportunity for first time buyers, professionals or investors looking to enjoy one of Vancouver's most desirable neighbourhoods.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Heating Type	Electric
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Carpet
Foundation	Slab

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
View Description	Courtyard Garden
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$508,188
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	550
Year Built	1995
Age Of Building	31
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$394.95
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3144528
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Yaletown
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6B 6E4
Gross Taxes	$1,722.34
Zoning	DD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3144528 / Active	07-08-2026	$508,188

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Bedroom	12' x 12' ft
Main Level	Living Room	13' x 13' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	13' x 13' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9' x 9' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Renanza 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.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.76 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 1.02 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
Claren Academy: Above Average 0.09 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.48 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Seymour St @ Davie St: 0.14 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.27 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

74 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

A+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $612,367

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.27 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 YALETOWN compares

This property

52 DOM

Average

Yaletown avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

214 488 Helmcken Street has a sell-speed score of 74/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 20.5% below comparable active properties in Yaletown, 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 6E4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 6E4, 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 (~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 (360 nearby)

The lounge · 21 m · Hairdresser
Spruce · 36 m · Beauty Shop
Sunscape · 57 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (341 nearby)

Yopo · 97 m · Restaurant
Brix & mortar · 124 m · Restaurant
Elisa · 129 m · Restaurant

Cafes (107 nearby)

O-cha tea bar · 95 m · Cafe
Nine bar coffee · 135 m · Cafe
Analog coffee · 153 m · Cafe

Groceries (68 nearby)

7-eleven · 75 m · Convenience
Your dollar store · 142 m · Convenience
Yaletown liquor store · 157 m · Beverages

Healthcare (16 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 187 m · Healthcare
Granville pharmacy · 214 m · Healthcare
Howe street pharmacy · 306 m · Healthcare

Transit (5 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 266 m · Transit
Bus stop northbound burrard st @ smithe st · 634 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 709 m · Transit

Gyms (4 nearby)

Baza dance studios · 358 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 381 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 604 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

38 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 86 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 483 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 512 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 631 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 674 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 849 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.08 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.12 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.26 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.61 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.67 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.73 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.08 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.49 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 214 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC

214 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 0.3 km

10 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
10 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
28 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
35 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
27 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
28 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

214 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.3 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 10 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Seymour St @ Davie St (0.14 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 214 488 Helmcken 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 86

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 214 488 Helmcken Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 023-040-076).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$512,000

-5.9% YoY

-1.6%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$357,000

Buildings

$155,000

Year Built

1995

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

Property Tax

$1,722

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$357,000	$155,000	$512,000	-5.9%
2025	$379,000	$165,000	$544,000	-4.1%
2024	$395,000	$172,000	$567,000	-0.7%
2023	$398,000	$173,000	$571,000	+4.4%
2022	$367,000	$180,000	$547,000	—

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Property Taxes $144

Maintenance fee 394.95

A 20% down payment of $101,638 on this $508,188 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $1,941/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $2,480/month, $144 property tax, $395 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 10, 2026

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