Home Vancouver, BC False Creek The James 217 288 W 1st Avenue

217 288 W 1st Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3134959

70 days on the market

$749,900

Est. Mortgage $3,318/mo

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 07:04pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 18, 2026 at 09:40pm

The James

1 Beds

1 Baths

648 sqft

1157 $ /sqft

495.06 $ Maint. fee

2012 built

OPEN HOUSE

70 days on the market

$749,900

Est. $3,318/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 07:04pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 18, 2026 at 09:40pm

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 217 288 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 217 288 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 217 288 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 217 288 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 217 288 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 217 288 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 217 288 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 217 288 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 217 288 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Welcome to James by Cressey, situated in the vibrant heart of Olympic Village! This meticulously maintained 1 bed+den+2 flex spaces offers an efficient & spacious urban design. CresseyKitchen™ features premium integrated appliances, sleek cabinetry, a stone peninsula that flows seamlessly into the open-concept living area. A south facing unit w/floor-to-ceiling windows flood the home w/bright, natural light. Spacious bedroom features a WIC w/a custom built-ins, while the glass-enclosed den provides the ultimate sun-drenched home office. 2 separate flex spaces are perfect for a pantry, storage, or another workspace. Enjoy world-class amenities & only steps from the Seawall, Skytrain, endless dining, parks, this offers the pinnacle of False Creek living. Open House Sun Aug 23, 2-4pm

Open houses

23 Aug, 2026 (01:00 PM to 03:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Heating Type	Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$749,900
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	648
Year Built	2012
Age Of Building	14
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	The James
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$495.06
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3134959
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	False Creek
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5Y 0E9
Gross Taxes	$2,454.09
Zoning	CD-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3134959 / Active	06-10-2026	$749,900
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	8'6 x 8'6 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	6'7 x 6'7 ft
Main Level	Living Room	8'11 x 8'11 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	3'7 x 3'7 ft
Main Level	Den	4'1 x 4'1 ft
Main Level	Flex Room	5'0 x 5'0 ft
Main Level	Laundry	4'2 x 4'2 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd. & 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

Elementary
Simon Fraser Elementary School: Above Average 1.35 km 7.6/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd: 0.54 km
Elementary,Secondary
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd: 0.54 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Crowe St: 0.1 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Olympic Village Stn: 0.38 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 58.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 2.8%
Owner Occupied: Average 72.3%
Employment Rate: Below Average 33%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
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

53 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $707,156

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.38 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How FALSE CREEK compares

This property

70 DOM

Slower than area

False Creek avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

217 288 W 1st Avenue has a sell-speed score of 53/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 5.7% above comparable active properties in False Creek. 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 V5Y 0E9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5Y 0E9, 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 (~2.7 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 (133 nearby)

Silver4 · 254 m · Beauty Shop
Bmo · 377 m · Bank
Kona's barber shop · 389 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (131 nearby)

Restaurant kavita · 161 m · Restaurant
Nook · 206 m · Restaurant
Stega eatery · 212 m · Restaurant

Cafes (45 nearby)

The skript kitchen · 168 m · Cafe
Jj bean · 231 m · Cafe
Nana's green tea · 297 m · Cafe

Groceries (40 nearby)

Big rock beer shop · 213 m · Beverages
Small victory bakery · 395 m · Bakery
Legacy liquor · 434 m · Beverages

Healthcare (14 nearby)

London drugs · 504 m · Healthcare
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 517 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 682 m · Healthcare

Transit (5 nearby)

Skytrain @ olympic village stn station · 377 m · Transit
Skytrain @ broadway-city hall stn station · 742 m · Transit
Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 945 m · Transit

Gyms (1 nearby)

Cycklus · 831 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

42 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 539 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 843 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 949 m
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.13 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.26 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.26 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.35 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.53 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.61 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.61 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.69 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
David Livingstone Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
General Wolfe Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.45 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.53 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.56 KM
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Charles Dickens Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Charles Dickens Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 217 288 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC

217 288 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC Olympic Village 0.4 km

14 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Olympic Village → Waterfront
14 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Olympic Village → Metrotown
32 min
SFU Burnaby via Olympic Village → Production Way
39 min
Richmond Centre via Olympic Village → Brighouse
27 min
YVR Airport via Olympic Village → YVR-Airport
28 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
2 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
11 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
17 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
14 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
12 min

Calculate your commute

217 288 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.4 km from Olympic Village, with a 14 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Crowe St (0.1 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (96/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 217 288 W 1st Avenue

Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 96

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 98

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 217 288 W 1st Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 028-885-881).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$740,000

-6.0% YoY

-0.4%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$547,000

Buildings

$193,000

Year Built

2012

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

CD-1 (483)

Property Tax

$2,489

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$547,000	$193,000	$740,000	-6.0%
2025	$582,000	$205,000	$787,000	+0.8%
2024	$578,000	$203,000	$781,000	-1.6%
2023	$587,000	$207,000	$794,000	+5.6%
2022	$540,000	$212,000	$752,000	—

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Property Taxes $205

Maintenance fee 495.06

Financing 80% of the $749,900 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $3,564/month in total estimated carrying costs, $205 property tax, $495 maintenance fee.

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This listing generates an estimated $2,635/month in rental income, leaving a -$990/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 48% down.

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