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403 2888 Arbutus St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3131980

97 days on the market

$1,450,000

Est. Mortgage $6,415/mo

Listing updated: Aug 25, 2026 at 07:01pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:40pm

2 Beds

2 Baths

820 sqft

1768 $ /sqft

736 $ Maint. fee

2025 built

97 days on the market

$1,450,000

Est. $6,415/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 25, 2026 at 07:01pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:40pm

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Exterior Front Photo of 403 2888 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, BC

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Family Room Photo of 403 2888 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 403 2888 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 403 2888 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, BC

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Experience the pinnacle of penthouse living at THE ARBUTUS—a concrete masterpiece in prime Kitsilano by NSDA Architects & Christina Oberti. This spectacular top-floor Penthouse features 820 SQFT of refined interior elegance, seamlessly expanding into a massive 680 SQFT private rooftop terrace. Enjoy an unparalleled indoor-outdoor lifestyle with ample space for grand lounging, dining, and panoramic sky vistas. The gourmet kitchen boasts premium Italian Scavolini cabinetry, quartz counters, a marble backsplash, and full Miele integrated appliances with a gas cooktop. The spa-inspired bath offers Nuheat floor warming and Kohler fixtures. Includes secure parking, storage, and a 2-5-10 warranty. Steps to West 4th shopping, cafés, beaches, and the future Broadway SkyTrain!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Interior Features	Storage
Heating Type	Heat Pump, Radiant
Cooling	Central Air
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	CITY, MOUNTAIN
Roof	Concrete, Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$1,450,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	820
Year Built	2025
Age Of Building	1
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Penthouse
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Other
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$736
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Other
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	No Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3131980
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Kitsilano
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6J 0J1
Gross Taxes	0
Zoning	RES

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3131980 / Active	06-01-2026	$1,450,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	10'0 x 10'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Main Level	Yes	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX Crest 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
Kitsilano Secondary School: Above Average 0.86 km 7.2/10
Elementary
Shaughnessy Elementary School: Above Average 1.47 km 8.1/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
St. John's School: Above Average 0.38 km 9/10
Elementary, Secondary
St. John's School: Above Average 0.38 km 9/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Arbutus St @ W 12 Ave: 0.05 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 2.71 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 55.8%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 4.6%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 53.3%
Employment Rate: Below Average 50.4%

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

46 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,218,000

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 2.71 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 KITSILANO compares

This property

97 DOM

Slower than area

Kitsilano avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

403 2888 Arbutus Street has a sell-speed score of 46/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 16% above comparable active properties in Kitsilano. 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 V6J 0J1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6J 0J1, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~8.2 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

Shopping (84 nearby)

Oasis flowers · 111 m · Florist
Miyoko's beauty salon · 400 m · Beauty Shop
Macdonald's prescriptions · 408 m · Pharmacy

Restaurants (61 nearby)

Indishspensable · 126 m · Restaurant
Lunch club · 142 m · Restaurant
Coquette · 205 m · Restaurant

Cafes (23 nearby)

Tangram creamery · 150 m · Cafe
Pallet coffee roasters · 392 m · Cafe
Evelyn's coffee and grill · 399 m · Cafe

Groceries (21 nearby)

Pete's meat · 73 m · Butcher
Plaisir sucré · 217 m · Bakery
Loblaws · 296 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (5 nearby)

Macdonald's prescriptions · 408 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 426 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 455 m · Healthcare

Parks & Recreation (2 nearby)

Off-leash dog park · 728 m · Dog Park
Off-leash dog park for small and shy dogs · 743 m · Dog Park

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w 4th ave @ balsam st · 1000 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

37 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 334 m
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 380 m
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 420 m
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 565 m
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 636 m
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.2 / 10	Distance 865 m
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 963 m
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.13 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.34 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.35 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.44 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.46 KM
Shaughnessy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.51 KM
Little Flower Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 1.57 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.69 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.03 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.04 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.14 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.22 KM
Bayview Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.58 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
Vancouver College	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM

Pre-computed routes from 403 2888 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC

403 2888 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 2.7 km

40 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
40 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
58 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
65 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
57 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
58 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
5 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
14 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
20 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
12 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
9 min

Calculate your commute

403 2888 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.7 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 40 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Arbutus St @ W 12 Ave (0.05 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (71/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 403 2888 Arbutus Street

Car-Dependent 93

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 71

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 93

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 403 2888 Arbutus Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 032-514-841).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,425,000

2026 Value Trend

Land

$1,069,000

Buildings

$356,000

Year Built

N/A

Class

Commercial

Zoning

C-2C1

Property Tax

$4,794

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,069,000	$356,000	$1,425,000	—

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A 20% down payment of $290,000 on this $1,450,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $5,538/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $6,274/month, $736 maintenance fee.

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