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309 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC – Condo, Off market

309 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2X4

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Listing updated: Oct 12, 2026 at 01:14am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 22, 2026 at 03:45am

The Genesis

1 Beds

1 Baths

661 sqft

832 $ /sqft

536.31 $ Maint. fee

1998 built

OFF MARKET

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About the building: The Genesis

1189 Howe Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver

The Genesis building details

Building

Built: 1999
Homes: 245
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: LMS3729
Managed by: Wynford
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

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

Market at The Genesis

For sale: 6
Median ask: $529K
Median $/sqft: $979
Days on market: 87
Sold, past year: 8

This home

$832/sqft, 15% below the building median of $979.

Homes for sale at The Genesis, Vancouver Recent sold listings in The Genesis, Vancouver

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

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Sold price & sold date

Original list price & price changes

Full photo gallery - 40 photos

Days on market & listing history

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.45 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 1.13 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
Claren Academy: Above Average 0.43 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.31 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Howe St @ Davie St: 0.04 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.56 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 52%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 5.5%
Owner Occupied: Average 73.7%
Employment Rate: Below Average 27.3%

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

53 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $521,210

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.56 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

164 DOM

Slower than area

Downtown VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

309 1189 Howe Street has a sell-speed score of 53/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 5.2% above comparable active properties in Downtown VW. 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 V6Z 2X4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 2X4, 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 (~4.1 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 (374 nearby)

Eden florist · 64 m · Florist
Misako hair studio · 80 m · Hairdresser
Howe street · 98 m · Post Office

Restaurants (355 nearby)

Mangos kitchen bar · 47 m · Restaurant
Freshslice pizza · 74 m · Fast Food
Nando's · 75 m · Restaurant

Cafes (119 nearby)

Honeybrew strudel bar · 60 m · Cafe
Breka bakery & café · 73 m · Cafe
Tim hortons · 83 m · Cafe

Groceries (85 nearby)

Urban choice market · 98 m · Convenience
El paisano · 117 m · Supermarket
Granville food market · 189 m · Convenience

Healthcare (16 nearby)

Granville pharmacy · 143 m · Healthcare
Howe street pharmacy · 147 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 158 m · Healthcare

Transit (5 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 557 m · Transit
Bus stop yaletown-roundhouse station @ bay 4 · 648 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 770 m · Transit

Gyms (4 nearby)

Baza dance studios · 348 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 394 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 406 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

36 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 312 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 434 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 755 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 886 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 969 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 980 m
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
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.20 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.24 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.27 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.35 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.42 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.45 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.76 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.85 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.43 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM

Pre-computed routes from 309 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC

309 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 0.6 km

14 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
14 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
32 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
39 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
31 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
32 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
15 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
12 min

Calculate your commute

309 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 14 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Howe St @ Davie St (0.04 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (98/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 309 1189 Howe Street

Car-Dependent 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 98

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Mortgage Calculator for 309 1189 Howe Street

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Principal & Interest

Property Taxes $162

Maintenance fee 536.31

A 20% down payment of $109,960 on this $549,800 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $2,100/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $2,798/month, $162 property tax, $536 maintenance fee.

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With $1,985/month in estimated rental income against $2,852/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$868/month. A 54% down payment would reach break-even.

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Walkability & Transit Near 309 1189 Howe Street

Car-Dependent 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 98

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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309 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC – Condo, Off market

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About the building: The Genesis

VERIFIED ACCOUNT REQUIRED

Map & Neighbourhood

Sell Speed & Competition

Climate Risk for V6Z 2X4

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (374 nearby)

Restaurants (355 nearby)

Cafes (119 nearby)

Groceries (85 nearby)

Healthcare (16 nearby)

Transit (5 nearby)

Gyms (4 nearby)

Schools NearBy

Pattison High School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Claren Academy

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Elsie Roy Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Lowell High School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Columbia Academy

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

The Westside School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Madrona School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Franklin School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Alexander Academy

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

False Creek Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

False Creek Elementary

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Lord Roberts Elementary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

Sino Bright School BC

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance

King George Secondary School

Grades Served

Catchment Info

Distance