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2307 688 Abbott St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R2897256

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Listing updated: Oct 27, 2024 at 10:11pm

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Firenze

2 Beds

2 Baths

912 sqft

1095 $ /sqft

681.5 $ Maint. fee

2007 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Oct 27, 2024 at 10:11pm

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About the building: Firenze

688 Abbott Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver

Firenze building details

Building

Built: 2007
Homes: 471 in 31 storeys
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: BCS2313
Managed by: First Service Residential
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterHeatGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Allowed; Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Firenze

For sale: 13
Median ask: $859K
Median $/sqft: $1,029
Days on market: 50
Sold, past year: 24

This home

$1,095/sqft, 6.4% above the building median of $1,029.

Homes for sale at Firenze, Vancouver Recent sold listings in Firenze, Vancouver

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Sold price & sold date

Original list price & price changes

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Days on market & listing history

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
Britannia Community Secondary School: 2.69 km
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: 0.73 km

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

Private Schools

Elementary
The Westside School: 0.46 km
Secondary
Lowell High School: 0.53 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Expo Blvd @ Abbott St: 0.04 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Stadium Stn: 0.21 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 53.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 2.5%
Owner Occupied: Above Average 78.4%
Employment Rate: Below Average 29%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise: Possible
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

50 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $898,001

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Possible — near transit

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

70 DOM

Slower than area

Downtown VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

2307 688 Abbott Street has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 10.1% above comparable active properties in Downtown VW. 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 V6B 0B9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 0B9, 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 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 (327 nearby)

Lian hair salon · 52 m · Hairdresser
Modu hair salon · 67 m · Hairdresser
Bling nail studio · 74 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (299 nearby)

Ninnin ramen house · 30 m · Restaurant
Uncle fatih's pizza · 47 m · Fast Food
Subway · 57 m · Fast Food

Cafes (113 nearby)

The hestia hearth cafe · 60 m · Cafe
Blenz coffee · 94 m · Cafe
Catfé · 135 m · Cafe

Groceries (69 nearby)

Hoduya · 74 m · Bakery
Neotown · 77 m · Convenience
å¤§çµ±è¯ t&t supermarket · 133 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (23 nearby)

Rexall · 107 m · Healthcare
Costco pharmacy · 152 m · Healthcare
Wellness pharmacy · 305 m · Healthcare

Transit (8 nearby)

Skytrain @ stadium stn station · 214 m · Transit
Bus stop eastbound national ave @ quebec st · 617 m · Transit
West coast express @ waterfront stn station · 792 m · Transit

Gyms (2 nearby)

Stretch yoga studio · 517 m · Gym
Cycklus · 565 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

34 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 459 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 532 m
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 625 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 718 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 730 m
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 802 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.05 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.20 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.29 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.53 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.97 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.15 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2307 688 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC

2307 688 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC Stadium 0.2 km

10 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Stadium → Waterfront
10 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Stadium → Metrotown
20 min
SFU Burnaby via Stadium → Production Way
27 min
Richmond Centre via Stadium → Brighouse
35 min
YVR Airport via Stadium → YVR-Airport
36 min

By car (off-peak)

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

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2307 688 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.2 km from Stadium, with a 10 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Expo Blvd @ Abbott St (0.04 km).

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Property Taxes $209

Maintenance fee 681.5

Financing 80% of the $999,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $4,707/month in total estimated carrying costs, $209 property tax, $682 maintenance fee.

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This listing generates an estimated $3,416/month in rental income, leaving a -$1,353/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 49% down.

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2307 688 Abbott St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R2897256

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About the building: Firenze

VERIFIED ACCOUNT REQUIRED

Map & Neighbourhood

Sell Speed & Competition

Climate Risk for V6B 0B9

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (327 nearby)

Restaurants (299 nearby)

Cafes (113 nearby)

Groceries (69 nearby)

Healthcare (23 nearby)

Transit (8 nearby)

Gyms (2 nearby)

Schools NearBy

The Westside School

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Lowell High School

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Sino Bright School BC

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Columbia Academy

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Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School

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Alexander Academy

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Madrona School

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Franklin School

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Claren Academy

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Columbia College

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Pattison High School

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Elsie Roy Elementary School

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Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd

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St. Francis Xavier

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St Francis Xavier

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False Creek Elementary School

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