Home Vancouver, BC West End VW The Admiral 309 1535 Nelson Street

309 1535 Nelson St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3163445

11 days on the market

$639,000

Est. Mortgage $2,827/mo

Listing updated: Sep 12, 2026 at 08:22pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 15, 2026 at 04:10am

1 Beds

1 Baths

715 sqft

894 $ /sqft

468.38 $ Maint. fee

1973 built

11 days on the market

$639,000

Est. $2,827/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 12, 2026 at 08:22pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 15, 2026 at 04:10am

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This property feels like home! A well laid out generous 1 bedroom that features unique post & beam architecture, 9 ft ceilings, exposed brick, wood burning fireplace and updated kitchen and bath. Two balconies for indoor and outdoor living. Serene well laid out suite on the quiet side of the complex in a prime location with a walk score of 99! The "Admiral" is a well maintained community oriented building with lots of upgrades including roof, balconies, exteriors, piping and elevator. Private and tranquil yet perfectly positioned in the West End to enjoy an array of shopping, eateries, Community Centre, Library, English Bay and Stanley Park. Insuite laundry permitted with Strata approval. There's parking, storage and pets are welcome! This neighbourhood seamlessly blends urban and nature!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Wood
Laundry	Common Area
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Asphalt, Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$639,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	715
Year Built	1973
Age Of Building	53
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Water
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$468.38
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Water
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Guest, Lane Access, Rear Access, Concrete, 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
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	36

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3163445
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	West End VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6G 1M2
Gross Taxes	$2,058.68
Zoning	RM5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3163445 / Active	09-04-2026	$639,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	17'5 x 17'5 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	8'8 x 8'8 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	7'7 x 7'7 ft
Main Level	Foyer	9'4 x 9'4 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	14'2 x 14'2 ft
Main Level	Solarium	9'5 x 9'5 ft
Main Level	Patio	7'5 x 7'5 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Macdonald 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.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 0.32 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School: Average 0.27 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 1.27 km 8.3/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 1 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Robson St @ Cardero St: 0.29 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 1.10 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

47 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $543,150

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.10 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

11 DOM

Very fast

West End VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

309 1535 Nelson Street has a sell-speed score of 47/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 15% above comparable active properties in West End 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 V6G 1M2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6G 1M2, 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 (~5.1 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

Restaurants (237 nearby)

Kosoo · 250 m · Restaurant
Liuyishou hotpot robson · 274 m · Restaurant
Sura korean · 275 m · Restaurant

Shopping (186 nearby)

Nicola dry cleaning · 77 m · Laundry
Hue naul salon · 266 m · Beauty Shop
Running room · 275 m · Sports Shop

Cafes (66 nearby)

Greenhorn cafe · 75 m · Cafe
Perfecto · 276 m · Cafe
Sulbing cafe robson · 295 m · Cafe

Groceries (47 nearby)

Danial market · 73 m · Supermarket
Aisle 24 market · 292 m · Convenience
No frills · 325 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (9 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 370 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 401 m · Healthcare
The pharmacy - westend · 438 m · Healthcare

Gyms (2 nearby)

West end ice rink · 345 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 886 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w pender st @ bute st · 838 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

24 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 270 m
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 322 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 995 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.27 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.27 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.48 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.51 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.69 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.87 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.48 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 309 1535 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC

309 1535 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC Burrard 1.1 km

18 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
18 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
32 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
39 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
43 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
44 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

309 1535 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.1 km from Burrard, with a 18 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Robson St @ Cardero St (0.29 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (89/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 309 1535 Nelson Street

Car-Dependent 99

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 89

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 — 309 1535 Nelson Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 003-304-108).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$663,400

+0.5% YoY

+2.7%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$623,000

Buildings

$40,400

Year Built

1972

Class

Residential

Zoning

RM-5

Property Tax

$2,232

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$623,000	$40,400	$663,400	+0.5%
2025	$620,000	$40,200	$660,200	-3.0%
2024	$639,000	$41,400	$680,400	+7.9%
2023	$592,000	$38,400	$630,400	+5.7%
2022	$551,000	$45,400	$596,400	—

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Property Taxes $172

Maintenance fee 468.38

A 20% down payment of $127,800 on this $639,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $2,441/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $3,081/month, $172 property tax, $468 maintenance fee.

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