502 1010 Howe St, Vancouver BC V6Z 1P5 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3147261
502 1010 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1P5
Property Details for 502 1010 Howe Street
If you’ve ever wanted a cozy Short Term Rental Friendly, 1 bedroom unit in downtown for under $500,000, this is it! This 527 sq ft, Northeast facing unit at the well maintained Fortune House has a great floor plan, spacious bedroom, 9’+ ceilings, and got a great sized balcony. Amenities include 1 Storage Locker, a concierge, gym and bike room. Located in the heart of downtown, steps to shopping, restaurants and the downtown night life, perfect for living the downtown lifestyle! Open House: July 18, 2-4pm
Building Details
| Price | $525,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Bathrooms | 1 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 527 |
| Year Built | 1982 |
| Age Of Building | 44 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities |
| Building Name | Fortune House |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $491.83 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Underground |
| Total Parking Spaces | 0 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed |
| Pet Restrictions | Number Limit (Two), Yes |
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave |
| Interior Features | Elevator |
| Heating Type | Electric |
| Laundry | Common Area |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Mixed |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Roof | Torch-On |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
Lot & Land
| MLS® # | R3147261 |
|---|---|
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Downtown VW |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6Z 1P5 |
| Gross Taxes | $1,722.34 |
| Zoning | DD |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3147261 / Active | 07-16-2026 | $525,000 |
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Bedroom | 9'2 x 9'2 ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 12'3 x 12'3 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 12'3 x 12'3 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 8'1 x 8'1 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 9'8 x 9'8 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
Listed by: eXp 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.
About the building: Fortune House
1010 Howe Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver
Fortune House building details →Building
- Built
- 1982
- Homes
- 130 in 12 storeys
- Construction
- Concrete, Brick
- Title
- Freehold Strata
- Strata plan
- LMS2586
- Managed by
- First Service Residential
- Parking
- Garage: Underground, Garage Underbuilding
- Lockers
- Limited
- Strata fee covers
- Recreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker
Bylaws on record
- Pets
- Allowed
- Cats and dogs OK, max 2
- Rentals
- Allowed
Market at Fortune House
- For sale
- 4
- Median ask
- $499K
- Median $/sqft
- $965
- Days on market
- 70
- Sold, past year
- 4
$996/sqft, 3.2% above the building median of $965.
From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.
Map, sell speed & climate
SkyTrain 0.52 km · King George Secondary School 6.2/10 · 1.43 km · crime average · sell-speed score 51/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low
Map & Neighbourhood
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Shopping (425 nearby)
- Waverly barber & hair salon · 18 m · Hairdresser
- Citylux · 31 m · Clothes
- Mine & yours · 44 m · Clothes
Restaurants (424 nearby)
- Indian burgers joint · 8 m · Restaurant
- Donair drive · 12 m · Restaurant
- Sushi star · 24 m · Restaurant
Cafes (148 nearby)
- Pallet coffee roasters · 41 m · Cafe
- Honolulu coffee · 75 m · Cafe
- Flamingo cafe · 78 m · Cafe
Groceries (80 nearby)
- One stop shop · 7 m · Convenience
- The daily live convenience · 109 m · Convenience
- Wall centre fine spirits · 146 m · Beverages
Healthcare (19 nearby)
- Howe street pharmacy · 108 m · Healthcare
- Granville pharmacy · 245 m · Healthcare
- Pharmasave · 322 m · Healthcare
Transit (6 nearby)
- Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 518 m · Transit
- Bus stop northbound cambie st @ nelson st · 595 m · Transit
- Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 605 m · Transit
Gyms (5 nearby)
- Harbour dance centre · 145 m · Gym
- Robert lee ymca · 263 m · Gym
- Baza dance studios · 539 m · Gym
Public Schools
- Secondary
- King George Secondary School
- Average 1.43 km 6.2/10
- Elementary
- Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School
- Below Average 0.88 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 0.38 km 9/10
- Secondary
- Pattison High School
- 0.14 km
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St
- 0.03 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Vancouver City Centre Stn
- 0.52 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
502 1010 Howe Street has a sell-speed score of 51/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 8.8% 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 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 1P5
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 1P5, 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. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~4 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.
Schools NearBy
34 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pattison High School |
Independent |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance142 m
|
Claren Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.0 / 10 |
Distance382 m
|
Lowell High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance681 m
|
Columbia Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance718 m
|
The Westside School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.8 / 10 |
Distance806 m
|
Madrona School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance808 m
|
Franklin School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.1 / 10 |
Distance808 m
|
Elsie Roy Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.8 / 10 |
Distance844 m
|
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
2.1 / 10 |
Distance877 m
|
Alexander Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.1 / 10 |
Distance947 m
|
Sino Bright School BC |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.3 / 10 |
Distance1.17 KM
|
Lord Roberts Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.31 KM
|
False Creek Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.40 KM
|
False Creek Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.41 KM
|
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.42 KM
|
King George Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance1.43 KM
|
Canada Royal Arts High School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.6 / 10 |
Distance1.73 KM
|
Queen Alexandra Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.7 / 10 |
Distance1.92 KM
|
Henry Hudson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance1.96 KM
|
St. Lawrence School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.2 / 10 |
Distance1.97 KM
|
VISST |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.9 / 10 |
Distance2.08 KM
|
Columbia College |
Independent |
Grades Served11-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.29 KM
|
Century High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.7 / 10 |
Distance2.38 KM
|
Blessed Sacrament School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.0 / 10 |
Distance2.40 KM
|
St Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.6 / 10 |
Distance2.56 KM
|
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.56 KM
|
St. Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.6 / 10 |
Distance2.56 KM
|
St. Augustine's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.9 / 10 |
Distance2.65 KM
|
Lord Tennyson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.66 KM
|
St.Patrick's Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.70 KM
|
Simon Fraser Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.75 KM
|
St Patrick's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance2.76 KM
|
Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.3 / 10 |
Distance2.77 KM
|
St. John's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.8 / 10 |
Distance2.94 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 502 1010 Howe St, Vancouver, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
-
Downtown Vancouver via Vancouver City Centre → Waterfront11 min
-
Metrotown, Burnaby via Vancouver City Centre → Metrotown29 min
-
SFU Burnaby via Vancouver City Centre → Production Way36 min
-
Richmond Centre via Vancouver City Centre → Brighouse32 min
-
YVR Airport via Vancouver City Centre → YVR-Airport33 min
By car (off-peak)
-
Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview1 min
-
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy13 min
-
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way18 min
-
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd15 min
-
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island12 min
Calculate your commute
502 1010 Howe St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.5 km from Vancouver City Centre, with a 11 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St (0.03 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 502 1010 Howe Street
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Rider's Paradise
Bike Score - Biker's Paradise
BC Assessment Value — 502 1010 Howe Street
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $376,000 | $136,000 | $512,000 |
-6.9%
|
| 2025 | $404,000 | $146,000 | $550,000 |
-6.9%
|
| 2024 | $434,000 | $157,000 | $591,000 |
+9.4%
|
| 2023 | $397,000 | $143,000 | $540,000 |
+3.1%
|
| 2022 | $373,000 | $151,000 | $524,000 | — |
Costs & calculators
Monthly cost about $2,752/month · rent estimate $1,995/month · owning catches up with renting by year 14 · cash flow if rented −$909/month
Mortgage Calculator for 502 1010 Howe Street
The estimated monthly cost of 502 1010 Howe Street, Vancouver is $2,752: $2,116 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $144 property tax and $492 strata fee.
Investment Cashflow Calculator
If 502 1010 Howe Street, Vancouver were rented at $1,995 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $909 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 55% down would break even.
Estateblock Rent Estimate for 502 1010 Howe Street, Vancouver
Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$570/mo (year 1) → ~$1,325/mo (year 20) → ~$1,976/mo (year 29).
EstateBlock estimates 502 1010 Howe Street, Vancouver would rent for about $1,995 a month.
Rent vs own: 502 1010 Howe Street
Rent vs own
Owning catches up by year 14
With 20% down ($105,000) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap
Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.
Renting 502 1010 Howe Street, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 14, with $37,428 of principal paid off by year 5 and $84,163 by year 10.
Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Downtown VW, Vancouver
Based on 7 comparable active apartments/condos in Downtown VW, the average asking price is $482,333. This listing is priced 8.8% above the neighbourhood average.
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Walkability & Transit Near 502 1010 Howe Street
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Transit Score - Rider's Paradise
Bike Score - Biker's Paradise
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