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304 1295 Richards St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3138253

54 days on the market

$549,900

Est. Mortgage $2,433/mo

Listing updated: Aug 1, 2026 at 01:20pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 15, 2026 at 03:30pm

The Oscar

1 Beds

1 Baths

594 sqft

926 $ /sqft

396.13 $ Maint. fee

2002 built

54 days on the market

$549,900

Est. $2,433/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 1, 2026 at 01:20pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 15, 2026 at 03:30pm

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 304 1295 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 304 1295 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 304 1295 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 304 1295 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 304 1295 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 304 1295 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 304 1295 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 304 1295 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 304 1295 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

One Bedroom and Den at the Oscar! Excellent Yaletown location just steps to amazing restaurants, shopping and the world famous seawall. Spacious open concept floorplan makes the unit feel even larger than its nearly 600Sq ft. This 2002 built concrete building features some great amenities: a party room, media room, gym, & dog run area! Two pets (cats and dogs) and Rentals welcome ( months min) Unit features a patio for airflow and open feeling. Lots of visitor parking & bike storage underground.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Partial
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Electric
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$549,900
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	594
Year Built	2002
Age Of Building	24
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	The Oscar
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$396.13
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Community, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	0
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	211

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3138253
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Downtown VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6B 1B7
Gross Taxes	$1,824.19
Zoning	DD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3138253 / Active	06-22-2026	$549,900
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	14'6 x 14'6 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	6'1 x 6'1 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	10'3 x 10'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	7'5 x 7'5 ft
Main Level	Den	5'4 x 5'4 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX Select Properties

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
Elsie Roy Elementary School: Average 0.41 km 6.8/10
Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.8 km 6.2/10

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 0.35 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.63 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Davie St @ Richards St: 0.13 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 47%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 4.8%
Owner Occupied: Average 72.8%
Employment Rate: Below Average 24.4%

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

61 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $599,941

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 DOWNTOWN VW compares

This property

54 DOM

Average

Downtown VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

304 1295 Richards Street has a sell-speed score of 61/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 9.1% below comparable active properties in Downtown 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6B 1B7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 1B7, 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 (~3.9 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 (296 nearby)

Elle boutique salon · 82 m · Beauty Shop
Shoppers drug mart · 97 m · Pharmacy
Canada post · 107 m · Post Office

Restaurants (288 nearby)

Kurotaki · 76 m · Restaurant
Nuba · 119 m · Restaurant
Kaide sushi bar · 129 m · Restaurant

Cafes (85 nearby)

Matchstick · 93 m · Cafe
Craffles · 118 m · Cafe
Jj bean · 154 m · Cafe

Groceries (72 nearby)

Farm to table · 71 m · Supermarket
Stop 'n go · 108 m · Convenience
Choices market · 126 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (14 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 97 m · Healthcare
Yale i.d.a. pharmacy · 162 m · Healthcare
The pharmacy yaletown · 254 m · Healthcare

Gyms (4 nearby)

Baza dance studios · 90 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 609 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 742 m · Gym

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 273 m · Transit
Bus stop northbound smithe st @ expo blvd · 791 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 971 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

39 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 352 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.8 / 10	Distance 407 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 630 m
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 891 m
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 906 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 909 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 931 m
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.00 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.13 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.24 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.68 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.93 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.93 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.26 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.96 KM

Pre-computed routes from 304 1295 Richards St, Vancouver, BC

304 1295 Richards 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
2 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
13 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
18 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
14 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
12 min

Calculate your commute

304 1295 Richards 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 Eastbound Davie St @ Richards St (0.13 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (97/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 304 1295 Richards Street

Car-Dependent 98

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 97

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 87

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 304 1295 Richards Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 025-528-548).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$582,000

-0.5% YoY

0.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$394,000

Buildings

$188,000

Year Built

2002

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

Property Tax

$1,958

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$394,000	$188,000	$582,000	-0.5%
2025	$396,000	$189,000	$585,000	-3.6%
2024	$411,000	$196,000	$607,000	-0.7%
2023	$413,000	$198,000	$611,000	+4.8%
2022	$383,000	$200,000	$583,000	—

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Property Taxes $152

Maintenance fee 396.13

Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($109,980), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $2,648/month — $2,100 principal & interest, $152 property tax, $396 maintenance fee.

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At an estimated rental income of $1,985/month, this property runs a $718/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 48% down.

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