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306 1688 Robson St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3158076

7 days on the market

$588,000

Est. Mortgage $2,601/mo

Listing updated: Aug 25, 2026 at 05:36pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 31, 2026 at 05:45am

Pacific Robson Palais

1 Beds

1 Baths

552 sqft

1065 $ /sqft

579.68 $ Maint. fee

1999 built

NEW

7 days on the market

$588,000

Est. $2,601/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 25, 2026 at 05:36pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 31, 2026 at 05:45am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 306 1688 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 306 1688 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 306 1688 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 306 1688 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 306 1688 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 306 1688 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 306 1688 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 306 1688 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 306 1688 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 306 1688 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC

VERY WELL KEPT North-East facing 1 bedroom & den in Pacific Robson Palais, a boutique well-run concrete low-rise in the heart of the West End. 552 SF functional layout that has been updated inside. Floor to ceiling abundant windows offers plenty of natural light. Kitchen has newer appliances, great size balcony w/ views of the mountains, city & greenery. In-suite laundry also comes with a parking stall and storage locker. Heat & hot water included in maint fee. Amenities: full size indoor lap pool, hot tub, sauna & gym. Located across the street from Whole foods, Safeway, steps to the Seawall, Stanley Park, English Bay & everything Robson St. has to offer!

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
View Description	CITY, MOUNTAINS & GREENERY
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$588,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	552
Year Built	1999
Age Of Building	27
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Water
Building Name	Pacific Robson Palais
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$579.68
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Guest, Lane Access, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns,Rentals Not Allowed
Pet Restrictions	No Cats, No Dogs
Rental Restrictions	100
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	41

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3158076
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	West End VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6G 1C7
Gross Taxes	$1,998.18
Zoning	C-5A

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3158076 / Active	08-24-2026	$588,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	14'2 x 14'2 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	8'11 x 8'11 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	9'9 x 9'9 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'6 x 8'6 ft
Main Level	Foyer	5'7 x 5'7 ft
Main Level	Den	6'4 x 6'4 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#4

Listed by: SRS Hall of Fame Realty & SRS Hall of Fame Realty & Real Broker B.C. 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

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 0.17 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School: Average 0.46 km 6/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Madrona School: Above Average 1.29 km 8.3/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 1.2 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Robson St @ Bidwell St: 0.03 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 1.13 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 42.4%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 8.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 48.8%
Employment Rate: Below Average 25.9%

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

60 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $622,692

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.13 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 WEST END VW compares

This property

7 DOM

Very fast

West End VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

306 1688 Robson Street has a sell-speed score of 60/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 5.9% below comparable active properties in West End 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 V6G 1C7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6G 1C7, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 3.9 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: North Vancouver Mahon Park, North Vancouver (~5.3 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.1 — 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 (200 nearby)

Sushi bar maumi · 21 m · Restaurant
Viet sub vietnamese cuisine · 23 m · Restaurant
Nom nom · 30 m · Restaurant

Shopping (143 nearby)

Robson nails & spa · 24 m · Beauty Shop
All star barber shop · 79 m · Hairdresser
Robson street · 82 m · Post Office

Cafes (55 nearby)

Sulbing cafe robson · 74 m · Cafe
Quickly · 90 m · Cafe
Blenz coffee · 108 m · Cafe

Groceries (41 nearby)

Aria market · 63 m · Supermarket
Cobs bread · 63 m · Bakery
Whole foods market · 80 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (6 nearby)

The pharmacy - westend · 148 m · Healthcare
Georgia medical clinic · 284 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 366 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

West end ice rink · 163 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w pender st @ thurlow st · 965 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

21 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 169 m
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 457 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.20 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
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.56 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.56 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.83 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.01 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.14 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.74 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 306 1688 Robson St, Vancouver, BC

306 1688 Robson St, Vancouver, BC Burrard 1.1 km

19 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
19 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
33 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
40 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
44 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
45 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

306 1688 Robson St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.1 km from Burrard, with a 19 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Robson St @ Bidwell St (0.03 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (87/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 306 1688 Robson Street

Car-Dependent 99

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 87

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 94

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 306 1688 Robson Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 024-270-865).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$594,000

-6.0% YoY

+0.1%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$389,000

Buildings

$205,000

Year Built

1998

Class

Commercial

Zoning

C-5A

Property Tax

$1,998

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$389,000	$205,000	$594,000	-6.0%
2025	$414,000	$218,000	$632,000	+0.0%
2024	$414,000	$218,000	$632,000	+2.8%
2023	$403,000	$212,000	$615,000	+3.9%
2022	$377,000	$215,000	$592,000	—

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Property Taxes $167

Maintenance fee 579.68

A 20% down payment of $117,600 on this $588,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $2,246/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $2,993/month, $167 property tax, $580 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 25, 2026

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