By car (off-peak)
Sold
218 W 15th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
2
Beds
2
Baths
1128
sqft
1982
built
308 1707 Charles St, Vancouver BC – Townhouse for Sale – MLS® R3149103
308 1707 Charles Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5L 2T6
93 days on the market
$1,099,000
Est. Mortgage $4,862/mo
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:
2
Beds
2
Baths
1259
sqft
873
$
/sqft
889.93
$
Maint. fee
1997
built
24% cheaper than comps
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Property Details for 308 1707 Charles Street
24% cheaper than comps
Wake up to life on Commercial Drive in this bright and welcoming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home perfectly positioned across from Grandview Park. This two-level residence offers an open and airy main floor with space to relax, entertain, or work from home, plus two balconies to enjoy the neighbourhood vibe. Bedrooms are thoughtfully located upstairs on the quiet side of the building, along with a skylit four-piece bath, in-suite laundry, and ample storage. Spend evenings taking in sweeping city, harbour, and mountain views from the shared rooftop deck. Set in a well-maintained, rainscreened, and community-oriented building, you're just steps from beloved cafes, restaurants, shops, transit, and everything that makes The Drive such a sought-after place to live.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Storage |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Baseboard, Electric |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Laminate, Tile |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| View Description | DOWNTOWN |
| Roof | Other, Torch-On |
| Structures | Residential Attached |
Building Details
| Price | $1,099,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 1259 |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Age Of Building | 29 |
| Building Type | Townhouse |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Building Amenities | Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Recreation Facilities |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $889.93 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Recreation Facilities |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Under Building, Underground, Lane Access, Side Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns |
| Pet Restrictions | Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes With Restrictions |
| Units In Development | 36 |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
|---|---|
| MLS® # | R3149103 |
| Area | Vancouver East |
| Neighbourhood | Grandview Woodland |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V5L 2T6 |
| Gross Taxes | $3,246.13 |
| Zoning | CD |
Property Timeline
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Foyer | 4' x 4' ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 7'10 x 7'10 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 11'1 x 11'1 ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 9'10 x 9'10 ft |
| Main Level | Den | 8'5 x 8'5 ft |
| Main Level | Storage | 4' x 4' ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 9'11 x 9'11 ft |
| Above Level | Nook | 5'4 x 5'4 ft |
| Above Level | Family Room | 12' x 12' ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 9'11 x 9'11 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #2 |
| Above Level | No | #3 |
Listed by: Vancouver Luxury Realty
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: City Lights
1707 Charles Street, Grandview Woodland, Vancouver
City Lights building detailsBuilding
- Built
- 1997
- Homes
- 36 in 4 storeys
- Construction
- Frame - Wood
- Title
- Freehold Strata
- Strata plan
- LMS2912
- Managed by
- Dwell
- Parking
- Garage: Underground
- Lockers
- Limited
- Strata fee covers
Bylaws on record
- Pets
- Allowed
- Cats and dogs OK, max 2
- Rentals
- Allowed
Market at City Lights
- For sale
- 2
- Median ask
- $1.02M
- Median $/sqft
- $848
- Days on market
- 57
- Sold, past year
- 1
This home
$873/sqft, 2.9% above the building median of $848.
From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.
Map & Neighbourhood
Public Schools
- Secondary
- Britannia Community Secondary School
- Average 0.33 km
- Elementary
- Britannia Community Elementary School
- Average 0.21 km
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
Private Schools
- Elementary
- St Francis of Assisi
- Above Average 0.51 km
- Elementary, Secondary
- Stratford Hall School
- Above Average 1.75 km
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Northbound Commercial Dr @ Charles St
- 0.02 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Vcc-Clark Stn
- 1.17 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Average
- Violent Crime Rate
- Below Average
- Property Crime Rate
- Above Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Above Average 44.7%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Below Average 10.3%
- Owner Occupied
- Average 71.1%
- Employment Rate
- Below Average 48.8%
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
70 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Likely within weeks
A+
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $1,362,760
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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 GRANDVIEW WOODLAND compares
This property
93 DOM
Grandview Woodland avg
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Vancouver avg
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308 1707 Charles Street has a sell-speed score of 70/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 24% below comparable active properties in Grandview Woodland, 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 V5L 2T6
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5L 2T6, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Flood
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
Fire
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
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~1.6 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
Heat
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
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
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 (73 nearby)
- Magari by oca · 25 m · Restaurant
- Don oso's restaurant · 52 m · Restaurant
- Havana · 61 m · Restaurant
Shopping (65 nearby)
- Catz hair · 9 m · Hairdresser
- Exposure · 25 m · Clothes
- Pharmasave · 30 m · Pharmacy
Groceries (28 nearby)
- Santa barbara market · 56 m · Supermarket
- 7days convenience store · 138 m · Convenience
- Pasture to plate · 153 m · Butcher
Cafes (24 nearby)
- Turk's · 13 m · Cafe
- Caffè soccavo · 73 m · Cafe
- Cafe du soleil · 89 m · Cafe
Healthcare (4 nearby)
- Pharmasave · 30 m · Healthcare
- Shoppers simply pharmacy · 233 m · Healthcare
- The drive pharmacy · 370 m · Healthcare
Transit (1 nearby)
- Bus stop northbound nanaimo st @ e 1st ave · 998 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
41 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Britannia Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
Distance214 m
|
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Britannia Community Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
Distance331 m
|
|
St Francis of Assisi |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance506 m
|
|
Queen Victoria Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-5
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance666 m
|
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Lord Nelson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance720 m
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Lord Nelson Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance730 m
|
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Templeton Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance894 m
|
|
Admiral Seymour Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.01 KM
|
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Laura Secord Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.39 KM
|
|
Chief Maquinna Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.46 KM
|
|
Our Lady Of Sorrows |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.56 KM
|
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Our Lady of Sorrows School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.57 KM
|
|
Hastings Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.70 KM
|
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Stratford Hall School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.75 KM
|
|
Tillicum Community Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-4
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.79 KM
|
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Stratford Hall |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.79 KM
|
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Notre Dame Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.81 KM
|
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Columbia College |
Independent |
Grades Served11-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.88 KM
|
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Norval-Morrisseau |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.92 KM
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St.Joseph's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.93 KM
|
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Vancouver Technical Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.95 KM
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St. Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.00 KM
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St Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.03 KM
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Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.09 KM
|
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Tyee Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.22 KM
|
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West Coast Christian School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.23 KM
|
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Charles Dickens Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.23 KM
|
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Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.28 KM
|
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Westside Montessori Academy |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.31 KM
|
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Florence Nightingale Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.33 KM
|
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Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.39 KM
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Lord Selkirk Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.61 KM
|
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Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.65 KM
|
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St.Jude's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.67 KM
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Charles Dickens Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-3
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.74 KM
|
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St.Patrick Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.74 KM
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St Patrick's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.78 KM
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Gladstone Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.79 KM
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Gladstone Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.81 KM
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St.Patrick's Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.85 KM
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Nootka Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.92 KM
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Pre-computed routes from 308 1707 Charles St, Vancouver, BC
308 1707 Charles St, Vancouver, BC
32 min
Downtown Vancouver
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via VCC-Clark → Waterfront32 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via VCC-Clark → Metrotown32 min
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SFU Burnaby via VCC-Clark → Production Way33 min
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Richmond Centre via VCC-Clark → Brighouse57 min
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YVR Airport via VCC-Clark → YVR-Airport58 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview4 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy9 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way13 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd15 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island14 min
Calculate your commute
308 1707 Charles St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.2 km from VCC-Clark, with a 32 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Commercial Dr @ Charles St (0.02 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (72/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 308 1707 Charles Street
Car-Dependent
100
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Some Transit
72
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
Somewhat
Bikeable 91
Bikeable 91
Bike Score - Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
BC Assessment Value — 308 1707 Charles Street
2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 023-931-507).
$1,015,000
-2.5% YoY
+0.4%/yr over 4 yr
2022
Value Trend
2026
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $791,000 | $224,000 | $1,015,000 |
-2.5%
|
| 2025 | $811,000 | $230,000 | $1,041,000 |
-3.8%
|
| 2024 | $843,000 | $239,000 | $1,082,000 |
+2.8%
|
| 2023 | $821,000 | $232,000 | $1,053,000 |
+5.4%
|
| 2022 | $732,000 | $267,000 | $999,000 | — |
Mortgage Calculator for 308 1707 Charles Street
/month
Principal & Interest
Property Taxes
$271
Maintenance fee
889.93
Financing 80% of the $1,099,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $5,358/month in total estimated carrying costs, $271 property tax, $890 maintenance fee.
All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.
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This listing generates an estimated $3,132/month in rental income, leaving a -$2,273/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 64% down.
All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.
Estateblock Rent Estimate for 308 1707 Charles Street, Vancouver
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Grandview Woodland, Vancouver
This Home
$1,099,000
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Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Vancouver, similar townhouses average $1,446,500 across 14 active listings — this listing is 24% below the Vancouver average. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (24% cheaper than comparables) based on its competitive pricing and market demand.
Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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
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