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305 2888 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver BC – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3175045

305 2888 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 0B9

Vancouver Condos for Sale

1 day on the market

$449,800

Est. Mortgage $1,990/mo

Listing updated: Oct 13, 2026 at 10:37pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 13, 2026 at 11:45pm

Sesame

1 Beds

1 Baths

538 sqft

836 $ /sqft

299.88 $ Maint. fee

2013 built

NEW

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Welcome to Sesame by Marcon, a boutique complex in East Van's vibrant Renfrew neighbourhood. This rare, low-km 1-bed, 1-bath home has been barely lived in and lovingly maintained by its original owner. Offering 538 SF, it features a modern kitchen with S/S appliances, an open-concept living and dining area, and large west-facing windows. Includes 1 UG parking and 1 storage locker. The proactive strata recently reduced strata fees following a financial surplus. Just a 3-min walk to T&T and First Avenue Marketplace, with easy access to transit, parks, schools, Hwy 1, and Commercial Drive. Downtown is just a 15-min drive away. An excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or investors seeking a like-new home in a convenient location! OPEN HOUSE Oct. 18 (Sun) 2-4pm.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$449,800
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	538
Year Built	2013
Age Of Building	13
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	Sesame
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$299.88
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Lane Access, Garage Door Opener
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

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3175045
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Renfrew VE
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5M 0B9
Gross Taxes	$1,567.58
Zoning	C-2A

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3175045 / Active	10-13-2026	$449,800

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'6 x 11'6 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level	Living Room	12'4 x 12'4 ft
Main Level	Patio	7'0 x 7'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Encore

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.

About the building: Sesame

2888 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver

Sesame building details

Building

Built: 2013
Homes: 61 in 5 storeys
Construction: Frame - Wood, Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: EPS1418
Managed by: Wynford
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Snow removalManagementHot WaterGasGardeningGarbage Pickup

Bylaws on record

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

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From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
Vancouver Technical Secondary School: Above Average 8.72 km 7.1/10
Elementary
Chief Maquinna Elementary School: Above Average 0.44 km 7.5/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Our Lady of Sorrows School: Above Average 1.28 km 9.7/10
Secondary
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School: Above Average 0.87 km 7.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Renfrew St @ E 3rd Ave: 0.06 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Renfrew Stn: 1.09 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 21.3%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 22.1%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 44.2%
Employment Rate: Above Average 67.9%

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

54 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $483,085

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

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 RENFREW VE compares

This property

1 DOM

Listed

Renfrew VE avg

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Vancouver avg

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305 2888 E 2nd Avenue has a sell-speed score of 54/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 7.4% below comparable active properties in Renfrew VE, which is a strong competitive signal. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V5M 0B9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5M 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 (~2.6 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 (19 nearby)

Thai son restaurant · 54 m · Restaurant
Fuku ramen & sushi · 87 m · Restaurant
Kook · 98 m · Restaurant

Shopping (17 nearby)

Helen's flowers · 61 m · Florist
Scotiabank · 103 m · Bank
Pharmasave · 108 m · Pharmacy

Groceries (8 nearby)

Choâs farm market · 53 m · Greengrocer
1st avenue liquor store · 91 m · Beverages
å¤§çµ±è¯ t&t supermarket · 138 m · Supermarket

Cafes (7 nearby)

Ding tea · 52 m · Cafe
My frosty · 74 m · Cafe
Sharetea · 169 m · Cafe

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Pharmasave · 108 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop renfrew station @ bay 3 · 981 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

43 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Norval-Morrisseau	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 250 m
Chief Maquinna Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.5 / 10	Distance 444 m
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 871 m
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 950 m
Vancouver Technical Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.03 KM
Lord Nelson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.16 KM
Lord Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.16 KM
Our Lady of Sorrows School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 1.28 KM
Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
St.Jude's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Our Lady Of Sorrows	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Westside Montessori Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
Laura Secord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
Queen Victoria Annex	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
Templeton Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.62 KM
Nootka Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Hastings Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
St Francis of Assisi	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
West Coast Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Vancouver Christian	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.91 KM
Vancouver Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.91 KM
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.91 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.05 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
Sir John Franklin Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
Renfrew Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
Tillicum Community Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.15 KM
Stratford Hall School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Stratford Hall	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Whytecliff Agile Learning Centre-Burnaby	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
Windermere Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
St.Joseph's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Gladstone Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Gladstone Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
Tyee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Lord Selkirk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
Fawkes Academy DL	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.83 KM
Gilmore Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
John Norquay Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM

Pre-computed routes from 305 2888 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

305 2888 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC Renfrew 1.1 km

28 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Renfrew → Waterfront
28 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Renfrew → Metrotown
28 min
SFU Burnaby via Renfrew → Production Way
29 min
Richmond Centre via Renfrew → Brighouse
53 min
YVR Airport via Renfrew → YVR-Airport
54 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

305 2888 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.1 km from Renfrew, with a 28 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Renfrew St @ E 3rd Ave (0.06 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (51/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 305 2888 E 2nd Avenue

Car-Dependent 87

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 51

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 74

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 305 2888 E 2nd Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 029-083-567).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$466,000

-5.7% YoY

+0.4%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$323,000

Buildings

$143,000

Year Built

2013

Class

Commercial

Zoning

C-2C1

Property Tax

$1,568

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$323,000	$143,000	$466,000	-5.7%
2025	$343,000	$151,000	$494,000	-1.8%
2024	$349,000	$154,000	$503,000	+4.4%
2023	$334,000	$148,000	$482,000	+5.0%
2022	$314,000	$145,000	$459,000	—

Mortgage Calculator for 305 2888 E 2nd Avenue

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Property Taxes $131

Maintenance fee 299.88

Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($89,960), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $2,149/month — $1,718 principal & interest, $131 property tax, $300 maintenance fee.

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At an estimated rental income of $1,709/month, this property runs a $492/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 43% down.

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