If you’ve ever wanted a cozy Airbnb 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
| 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 | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Roof | Torch-On |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
| 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 |
| MLS® # | R3147261 |
|---|---|
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Downtown VW |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6Z 1P5 |
| Gross Taxes | $1,722.34 |
| Zoning | DD |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3147261 / Active | 07-16-2026 | $525,000 |
| 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 |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
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Public Schools
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502 1010 Howe Street has a sell-speed score of 48/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 13.8% 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 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 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 (BC ENV 2024). 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.
34 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pattison High School |
Independent |
Grades Served9-12
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0 |
Distance142 m
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Claren Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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9.0 / 10 |
Distance382 m
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Lowell High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
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Catchment Info—
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0 |
Distance681 m
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Columbia Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
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0 |
Distance718 m
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The Westside School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
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8.8 / 10 |
Distance806 m
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Madrona School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
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8.3 / 10 |
Distance808 m
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Franklin School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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4.1 / 10 |
Distance808 m
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Elsie Roy Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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6.8 / 10 |
Distance844 m
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Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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2.1 / 10 |
Distance877 m
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Alexander Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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6.1 / 10 |
Distance947 m
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Sino Bright School BC |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
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Catchment Info—
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4.3 / 10 |
Distance1.17 KM
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Lord Roberts Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.31 KM
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False Creek Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.40 KM
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False Creek Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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6.0 / 10 |
Distance1.41 KM
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Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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0 |
Distance1.42 KM
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King George Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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6.2 / 10 |
Distance1.43 KM
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Canada Royal Arts High School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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4.6 / 10 |
Distance1.73 KM
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Queen Alexandra Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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5.7 / 10 |
Distance1.92 KM
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Henry Hudson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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6.2 / 10 |
Distance1.96 KM
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St. Lawrence School |
Independent |
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8.2 / 10 |
Distance1.97 KM
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VISST |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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9.9 / 10 |
Distance2.08 KM
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Columbia College |
Independent |
Grades Served11-12
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0 |
Distance2.29 KM
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Century High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
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5.7 / 10 |
Distance2.38 KM
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Blessed Sacrament School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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8.0 / 10 |
Distance2.40 KM
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St Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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9.6 / 10 |
Distance2.56 KM
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St.Patrick Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.56 KM
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St. Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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9.6 / 10 |
Distance2.56 KM
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St. Augustine's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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8.9 / 10 |
Distance2.65 KM
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Lord Tennyson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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7.3 / 10 |
Distance2.66 KM
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St.Patrick's Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.70 KM
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Simon Fraser Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.75 KM
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St Patrick's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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8.3 / 10 |
Distance2.76 KM
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Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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5.3 / 10 |
Distance2.77 KM
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St. John's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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9.8 / 10 |
Distance2.94 KM
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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).
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $376,000 | $136,000 | $512,000 |
-6.9%
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| 2025 | $404,000 | $146,000 | $550,000 |
-6.9%
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| 2024 | $434,000 | $157,000 | $591,000 |
+9.4%
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| 2023 | $397,000 | $143,000 | $540,000 |
+3.1%
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| 2022 | $373,000 | $151,000 | $524,000 | — |
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