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409 1688 E 4th Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3171106

2 days on the market

$599,900

Est. Mortgage $2,654/mo

Listing updated: Oct 1, 2026 at 01:08pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 1, 2026 at 05:45pm

La Casa

1 Beds

1 Baths

638 sqft

940 $ /sqft

399.75 $ Maint. fee

1996 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

2 days on the market

$599,900

Est. $2,654/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Oct 1, 2026 at 01:08pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 1, 2026 at 05:45pm

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You’ll love this charming 1-bedroom + den condo in the funky, vibrant Commercial Drive neighborhood. Take in stunning sunsets from the common rooftop deck & watch the crows fly past (if you know, you know;) Or cozy up by the gas fireplace & enjoy the beautiful fall colours through the picture window. The bright den/sunroom, with skylights, makes a perfect home office, reading nook, or creative space. This well-maintained building offers peace of mind, built in '96, it has a new roof (2024) and the elevator modernization in 2027 is already paid for. The home also includes one parking space, an extra-large storage locker, and bike room. Come experience the charm, character, and community of Commercial Drive—and make this your next home. Open Sat Sun, Oct 4/5 1-3:00

Open houses

03 Oct, 2026 (12:00 PM to 02:00 PM)

04 Oct, 2026 (12:00 PM to 02:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Electric, Natural Gas
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	No Outdoor Area
View Description	city from common roof top deck
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$599,900
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	638
Year Built	1996
Age Of Building	30
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Top Floor Unit
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Management
Building Name	La Casa
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$399.75
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Management
Utility Type	Community, Natural Gas Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building, Guest, Side Access
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
Units In Development	42

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3171106
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Grandview Woodland
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5N 1J8
Gross Taxes	$2,065.46
Zoning	C-2C1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3171106 / Active	09-30-2026	$599,900

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	7'5 x 7'5 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'4 x 8'4 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	7'7 x 7'7 ft
Main Level	Living Room	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level	Den	6'1 x 6'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'3 x 9'3 ft
Main Level	Laundry	5'7 x 5'7 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
Vancouver Technical Secondary School: Above Average 6.88 km 7.1/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Stratford Hall School: Above Average 1.04 km 8.9/10
Elementary, Secondary
Stratford Hall School: Above Average 1.04 km 8.9/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 4th Ave: 0.03 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Commercial-Broadway Stn: 0.51 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 39.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Average 13.3%
Owner Occupied: Average 66.8%
Employment Rate: Below Average 46%

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

41 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $507,515

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

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

2 DOM

Listed

Grandview Woodland avg

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Vancouver avg

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409 1688 E 4th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 41/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 15.4% above comparable active properties in Grandview Woodland. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V5N 1J8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5N 1J8, 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 (~0.9 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 (77 nearby)

Best falafel · 16 m · Restaurant
Kishimoto · 36 m · Restaurant
Hariyali express · 45 m · Restaurant

Shopping (64 nearby)

Van fade barber shop · 2 m · Hairdresser
East end pharmacy · 32 m · Pharmacy
Hands on experience · 36 m · Hairdresser

Groceries (27 nearby)

First ravioli store · 106 m · Supermarket
Mediterranean specialty foods · 170 m · Supermarket
Fratelli's italian bakery · 227 m · Bakery

Cafes (16 nearby)

The hanoi corner · 24 m · Cafe
Prado cafe · 62 m · Cafe
Grounds for coffee · 78 m · Cafe

Healthcare (7 nearby)

East end pharmacy · 32 m · Healthcare
The drive pharmacy · 342 m · Healthcare
Shoppers simply pharmacy · 480 m · Healthcare

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ commercial-broadway stn station · 506 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vcc-clark stn station · 772 m · Transit
Bus stop southbound nanaimo st @ e 3rd ave · 964 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

46 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Queen Victoria Annex	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 258 m
Laura Secord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 836 m
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 870 m
Lord Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 998 m
Lord Nelson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.01 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 1.03 KM
Stratford Hall School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Stratford Hall	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.7 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
St Francis of Assisi	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.17 KM
St.Joseph's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
Chief Maquinna Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 1.40 KM
Templeton Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 1.50 KM
Tyee Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.51 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.52 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 1.54 KM
Charles Dickens Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 1.59 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
Norval-Morrisseau	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.81 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
Westside Montessori Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.1 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.90 KM
Lord Selkirk Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Our Lady of Sorrows School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Our Lady Of Sorrows	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Charles Dickens Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.06 KM
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
Coquitlam College - Brookmere Secondary	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.08 KM
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
Gladstone Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
Gladstone Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Hastings Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
St.Jude's School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Lord Selkirk Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	3.5 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Tillicum Community Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Nootka Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.49 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Sir Richard McBride Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
David Livingstone Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
West Coast Christian School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM
Sir Richard McBride Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 409 1688 E 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC

409 1688 E 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC Commercial-Broadway 0.5 km

18 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Commercial-Broadway → Waterfront
18 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Commercial-Broadway → Metrotown
18 min
SFU Burnaby via Commercial-Broadway → Production Way
25 min
Richmond Centre via Commercial-Broadway → Brighouse
43 min
YVR Airport via Commercial-Broadway → YVR-Airport
44 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

409 1688 E 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.5 km from Commercial-Broadway, with a 18 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 4th Ave (0.03 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (89/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 409 1688 E 4th Avenue

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 92

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 409 1688 E 4th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 023-427-078).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$614,000

-1.8% YoY

+2.8%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$488,000

Buildings

$126,000

Year Built

1996

Class

Commercial

Zoning

C-2C1

Property Tax

$2,065

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$488,000	$126,000	$614,000	-1.8%
2025	$496,000	$129,000	$625,000	+1.3%
2024	$490,000	$127,000	$617,000	+3.0%
2023	$476,000	$123,000	$599,000	+8.9%
2022	$421,000	$129,000	$550,000	—

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Property Taxes $172

Maintenance fee 399.75

Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($119,980), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $2,863/month — $2,291 principal & interest, $172 property tax, $400 maintenance fee.

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At an estimated rental income of $2,165/month, this property runs a $757/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 47% down.

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