Home Vancouver, BC Downtown VE Koret Lofts 253 Columbia Street

253 Columbia St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3168653

5 days on the market

$999,000

Est. Mortgage $4,420/mo

Listing updated: Sep 22, 2026 at 07:35pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 27, 2026 at 07:30am

Koret Lofts

1 Beds

2 Baths

1293 sqft

773 $ /sqft

800 $ Maint. fee

2006 built

NEW 28.6% cheaper than comps

5 days on the market

$999,000

Est. $4,420/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 22, 2026 at 07:35pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 27, 2026 at 07:30am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 253 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 253 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 253 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 253 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 253 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 253 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 253 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 253 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 253 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC

For the TRUE Gastown loft lover! An incredibly unique street-level live/work corner loft at the iconic Koret Lofts. Two entrances—townhouse-style off Columbia or from inside the building—give you tons of flexibility to maximize your living or workspace. Soaring double-height ceilings, huge corner windows, exposed timber beams and original wood windows pair perfectly with modern finishes by Alda Pereira. Includes parking, plus a professionally designed courtyard with outdoor kitchen. Under $1M, this is a rare opportunity to combine home + small business space into one mortgage. Short-term rentals allowed for even more flexibility!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Interior Features	Elevator
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Concrete
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, No Outdoor Area
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$999,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1293
Year Built	2006
Age Of Building	20
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Live/Work Studio, Loft/Warehouse Conv.
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Water
Building Name	Koret Lofts
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$800
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Restrictions	100
Units In Development	118

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3168653
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Downtown VE
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6A 2R5
Gross Taxes	$3,583.23
Zoning	HA-2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3168653 / Active	09-22-2026	$999,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	13'7 x 13'7 ft
Main Level	Living Room	28'4 x 28'4 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	17'10 x 17'10 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	17'11 x 17'11 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Above Level	No	#4

Listed by: Framework Marketing 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
Britannia Community Secondary School: Average 2.42 km 5/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 0.84 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
The Westside School: Above Average 0.98 km 8.8/10
Secondary
Sino Bright School BC: Average 0.55 km 4.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Powell St @ Columbia St: 0.08 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Stadium Stn: 0.65 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 33.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 12.7%
Owner Occupied: Above Average 85.8%
Employment Rate: Below Average 25.7%

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

73 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

A+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,284,714

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.65 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How DOWNTOWN VE compares

This property

5 DOM

Listed

Downtown VE avg

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Vancouver avg

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253 Columbia Street has a sell-speed score of 73/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 28.6% below comparable active properties in Downtown VE, which is a strong competitive signal. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V6A 2R5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6A 2R5, 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 (~3.1 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 (220 nearby)

Tekkaba · 57 m · Restaurant
Gastronomy gastown · 61 m · Restaurant
Takenaka uni bar · 71 m · Restaurant

Shopping (210 nearby)

Stussy · 89 m · Clothes
Casa hair studio · 108 m · Hairdresser
Kimprints · 115 m · Gift Shop

Cafes (83 nearby)

Milano espresso lounge · 87 m · Cafe
Nelson the seagull · 165 m · Cafe
East van roasters · 168 m · Cafe

Groceries (53 nearby)

Vancity corner store · 125 m · Convenience
Carrall supermarket · 136 m · Convenience
Cadeaux bakery · 144 m · Bakery

Healthcare (18 nearby)

Omnicare pharmacy ltd · 128 m · Healthcare
Srx pharmacy · 183 m · Healthcare
Owl drugs · 221 m · Healthcare

Transit (5 nearby)

Bus stop westbound e hastings st @ jackson ave · 633 m · Transit
Skytrain @ stadium stn station · 654 m · Transit
Seabus station @ waterfront stn station · 717 m · Transit

Gyms (1 nearby)

Stretch yoga studio · 298 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

31 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 553 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 845 m
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 853 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 942 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 982 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 984 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.12 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.12 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.34 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.65 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.66 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.88 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.88 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.09 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
St Francis of Assisi	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 3.00 KM

Pre-computed routes from 253 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC

253 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC Stadium 0.7 km

15 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Stadium → Waterfront
15 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Stadium → Metrotown
25 min
SFU Burnaby via Stadium → Production Way
32 min
Richmond Centre via Stadium → Brighouse
40 min
YVR Airport via Stadium → YVR-Airport
41 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
16 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
14 min

Calculate your commute

253 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from Stadium, with a 15 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Powell St @ Columbia St (0.08 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 253 Columbia Street

Car-Dependent 97

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 98

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 253 Columbia Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 026-805-421).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,060,000

-11.1% YoY

-4.3%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$865,000

Buildings

$195,000

Year Built

2006

Class

Historical Area

Zoning

HA-2

Property Tax

$3,583

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$865,000	$195,000	$1,060,000	-11.1%
2025	$974,000	$219,000	$1,193,000	+0.0%
2024	$974,000	$219,000	$1,193,000	-8.7%
2023	$1,067,000	$240,000	$1,307,000	+3.3%
2022	$1,024,000	$241,000	$1,265,000	—

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Property Taxes $299

Maintenance fee 800

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $4,915/month in total housing costs on this $999,000 property — $3,816 mortgage payment, $299 property tax, $800 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 22, 2026

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Based on $3,416/month estimated rent and $4,978/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$1,562/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 53%.

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