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306 55 Alexander St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3155866

2 days on the market

$825,000

Est. Mortgage $3,650/mo

Listing updated: Aug 14, 2026 at 07:06pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 16, 2026 at 01:45am

55 Alexander

2 Beds

2 Baths

913 sqft

904 $ /sqft

603.78 $ Maint. fee

1999 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

2 days on the market

$825,000

Est. $3,650/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 14, 2026 at 07:06pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 16, 2026 at 01:45am

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Exterior Front Photo of 306 55 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 306 55 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 306 55 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 306 55 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 306 55 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 306 55 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 306 55 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 306 55 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 306 55 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC

2 beds & 2 baths, 913 square feet in the heart of Gastown! Steps to the city's best restaurants, coffee, and transit. Mountain, water, and city views from a living area with room for a full dining table, plus a balcony for morning coffee. The panoramic views get better still on the common rooftop patio with BBQ. The bright, open layout pulls in natural light all day and catches a real cross breeze in summer. Gas cooktop for the cooks, fireplace for the winter, in suite laundry, full size parking, and a storage locker. Concrete building with a well run strata and completed updates to the pipes, roof, and balcony membranes. Pets and rentals welcome with restrictions. Call/Text to book your private showing.

Open houses

16 Aug, 2026 (12:00 PM to 02:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Slab

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	Mountains
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$825,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	913
Year Built	1999
Age Of Building	27
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Loft/Warehouse Conv.
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Management
Building Name	55 Alexander
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$603.78
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Management
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Units In Development	38

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3155866
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Downtown VE
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6A 1B2
Gross Taxes	$2,728.15
Zoning	HA-2

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3155866 / Active	08-14-2026	$825,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Main Level	Living Room	15'1 x 15'1 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'1 x 9'1 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'11 x 11'11 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	5'7 x 5'7 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'7 x 10'7 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Main Level	Yes	#3

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty 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
Britannia Community Secondary School: Average 2.5 km 5/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 0.79 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 1.02 km 8.8/10
Secondary
Sino Bright School BC: Average 0.48 km 4.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Powell St @ Columbia St: 0.05 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Waterfront Stn: 0.63 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: 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

48 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $795,300

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Possible — near transit

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

2 DOM

Listed

Downtown VE avg

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306 55 Alexander Street has a sell-speed score of 48/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 3.6% above comparable active properties in Downtown VE. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6A 1B2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6A 1B2, 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 (~3.2 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 (230 nearby)

Zoomak korean tavern · 20 m · Restaurant
Bar tartar · 25 m · Restaurant
The birds & the beets · 40 m · Restaurant

Shopping (220 nearby)

Stussy · 39 m · Clothes
Kimprints · 59 m · Gift Shop
Angel vancouver · 101 m · Clothes

Cafes (92 nearby)

Milano espresso lounge · 67 m · Cafe
L'apres midi patisserie · 140 m · Cafe
Nelson the seagull · 203 m · Cafe

Groceries (53 nearby)

Carrall supermarket · 179 m · Convenience
Cadeaux bakery · 195 m · Bakery
Vancity corner store · 242 m · Convenience

Healthcare (18 nearby)

Omnicare pharmacy ltd · 150 m · Healthcare
Srx pharmacy · 251 m · Healthcare
Owl drugs · 332 m · Healthcare

Transit (6 nearby)

Seabus station @ waterfront stn station · 629 m · Transit
West coast express @ waterfront stn station · 662 m · Transit
Bus stop southbound cambie st @ dunsmuir st · 673 m · Transit

Gyms (1 nearby)

Stretch yoga studio · 420 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

30 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 482 m
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 784 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 789 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 903 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 993 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.05 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.05 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.47 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.62 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.74 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.16 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.28 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
St Francis of Assisi	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 306 55 Alexander Street

Car-Dependent 96

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 96

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 306 55 Alexander Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 024-543-969).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$811,000

+6.3% YoY

-0.6%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$636,000

Buildings

$175,000

Year Built

1999

Class

Historical Area

Zoning

HA-2

Property Tax

$2,728

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$636,000	$175,000	$811,000	+6.3%
2025	$599,000	$164,000	$763,000	-5.2%
2024	$632,000	$173,000	$805,000	-6.8%
2023	$678,000	$186,000	$864,000	+4.1%
2022	$633,000	$197,000	$830,000	—

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Property Taxes $227

Maintenance fee 603.78

A 20% down payment of $165,000 on this $825,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $3,151/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $3,982/month, $227 property tax, $604 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 14, 2026

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