Welcome to Firenze - A sub-penthouse in the heart of Downtown Vancouver offers breathtaking 180-degree panoramic views of the city, water, & mountains. Beautifully updated, this corner home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, & nearly 1,000 SF of thoughtfully designed living space. The bright, open-concept layout showcases a modern gourmet kitchen with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances & a walk-in pantry/storage, plus convenient in-suite laundry. Enjoy resort-style amenities including an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness centre & TV room. An unbeatable location just steps from the Seawall, Science World, SkyTrain, restaurants, cafes, shopping, entertainment & waterfront walks. City & Strata bylaws allow for Airbnb, & the owner-occupied unit has an active Airbnb setup!!
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Elevator, Storage |
| Fireplace | 0 |
| Heating Type | Baseboard, Hot Water |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Laminate, Tile |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Garden, Balcony |
|---|---|
| View Description | Water, Moutains, & City |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
| Price | $1,138,800 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 990 |
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Age Of Building | 19 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Architecture Style | Penthouse |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal |
| Building Name | Firenze 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $822.35 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Underground, Guest, Side Access, Concrete |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed |
| Pet Restrictions | Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes |
| Rental Restrictions | 100 |
| Rental Suites | None |
| Units In Development | 471 |
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
|---|---|
| MLS® # | R3169317 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Downtown VW |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6B 0B9 |
| Gross Taxes | $3,454.77 |
| Zoning | CD-1 |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3169317 / Active | 09-23-2026 | $1,138,800 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 11'8 x 11'8 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 11'3 x 11'3 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 9'8 x 9'8 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 10'2 x 10'2 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 10'8 x 10'8 ft |
| Main Level | Den | 7'3 x 7'3 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 10'0 x 10'0 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 9'6 x 9'6 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Yes | #4 |
| Main Level | No | #3 |
Listed by: RE/MAX Westcoast & RE/MAX Westcoast
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.
Public Schools
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
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3505 688 Abbott Street has a sell-speed score of 45/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 18.1% 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.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 0B9, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~3 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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.
34 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
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The Westside School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
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8.8 / 10 |
Distance466 m
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Lowell High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
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0 |
Distance536 m
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Sino Bright School BC |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
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4.3 / 10 |
Distance619 m
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Columbia Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
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0 |
Distance719 m
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Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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2.1 / 10 |
Distance728 m
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Alexander Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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6.1 / 10 |
Distance800 m
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Madrona School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
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8.3 / 10 |
Distance1.02 KM
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Franklin School |
Independent |
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4.1 / 10 |
Distance1.02 KM
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Claren Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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9.0 / 10 |
Distance1.05 KM
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Columbia College |
Independent |
Grades Served11-12
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Catchment Info—
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0 |
Distance1.21 KM
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Pattison High School |
Independent |
Grades Served9-12
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Catchment Info—
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0 |
Distance1.29 KM
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Elsie Roy Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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6.8 / 10 |
Distance1.34 KM
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Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd |
Independent |
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0 |
Distance1.54 KM
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St. Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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9.6 / 10 |
Distance1.64 KM
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St Francis Xavier |
Independent |
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9.6 / 10 |
Distance1.64 KM
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Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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5.3 / 10 |
Distance1.91 KM
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False Creek Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.91 KM
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False Creek Elementary |
Public |
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6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.93 KM
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Admiral Seymour Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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0 |
Distance1.96 KM
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St.Patrick Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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6.9 / 10 |
Distance1.97 KM
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Canada Royal Arts High School |
Independent |
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4.6 / 10 |
Distance2.03 KM
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St.Patrick's Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.15 KM
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St Patrick's |
Independent |
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8.3 / 10 |
Distance2.18 KM
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Florence Nightingale Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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7.0 / 10 |
Distance2.28 KM
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Simon Fraser Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.42 KM
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Lord Roberts Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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6.0 / 10 |
Distance2.42 KM
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King George Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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6.2 / 10 |
Distance2.42 KM
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Blessed Sacrament School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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8.0 / 10 |
Distance2.47 KM
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Queen Alexandra Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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5.7 / 10 |
Distance2.56 KM
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St. Lawrence School |
Independent |
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8.2 / 10 |
Distance2.63 KM
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Britannia Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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5.9 / 10 |
Distance2.66 KM
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Britannia Community Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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5.0 / 10 |
Distance2.68 KM
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VISST |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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9.9 / 10 |
Distance2.82 KM
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Edith Cavell Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.99 KM
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Calculate your commute
3505 688 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.2 km from Stadium, with a 10 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Expo Blvd @ Abbott St (0.05 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $754,000 | $273,000 | $1,027,000 |
-15.4%
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| 2025 | $891,000 | $323,000 | $1,214,000 |
+5.1%
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| 2024 | $818,375 | $337,000 | $1,155,375 |
+11.1%
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| 2023 | $763,000 | $277,000 | $1,040,000 |
+1.0%
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| 2022 | $749,000 | $281,000 | $1,030,000 | — |
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