Home Vancouver, BC False Creek Tower Green At West 523 159 W 2nd Avenue

523 159 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3145627

55 days on the market

$539,000

Est. Mortgage $2,385/mo

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 07:04pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 06:20am

Tower Green

1 Beds

1 Baths

524 sqft

1029 $ /sqft

385.68 $ Maint. fee

2017 built

5.3% price reduction 20.9% cheaper than comps

55 days on the market

$539,000

$569,000

Est. $2,385/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 07:04pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 06:20am

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Exterior Front Photo of 523 159 W 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Family Room Photo of 523 159 W 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 523 159 W 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 523 159 W 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 523 159 W 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Welcome to Tower Green! This bright, efficient north-facing home offers the ultimate False Creek lifestyle. Every inch of this modern concrete condo maximizes functionality, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a sleek open kitchen with premium appliances, seamless living/dining, and a versatile den perfect for a home office. Unwind in the spa-like bathroom after a long day. Boasting a 99 Walk Score and 97 Transit Score, effortless urban living is at your doorstep. Enjoy premium amenities: concierge, gym, bike room, club house, and rooftop garden. Unbeatable location steps from the Seawall, Olympic Village, Skytrain, and top-tier dining. Includes 1 secure parking stall. Turn-key ready and waiting for you!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features	Elevator
Heating Type	Baseboard
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, No Outdoor Area
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$539,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	524
Year Built	2017
Age Of Building	9
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreation Facilities
Building Name	Tower Green
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$385.68
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreation Facilities
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building
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	177

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3145627
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	False Creek
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5Y 0L8
Gross Taxes	$1,976.99
Zoning	CD-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3145627 / Active	07-13-2026	$539,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	5'1 x 5'1 ft
Main Level	Den	7'9 x 7'9 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	7'11 x 7'11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	7' x 7' ft
Main Level	Living Room	7'3 x 7'3 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

Elementary
Simon Fraser Elementary School: Above Average 1.37 km 7.6/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary,Secondary
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd: 0.83 km
Elementary,Secondary
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd: 0.83 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Manitoba St: 0.08 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Olympic Village Stn: 0.64 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 58.9%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 2.8%
Owner Occupied: Average 72.3%
Employment Rate: Below Average 33%

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

75 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within 1–3 weeks

A+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $651,651

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.64 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 FALSE CREEK compares

This property

55 DOM

Average

False Creek avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

523 159 W 2nd Avenue has a sell-speed score of 75/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within 1–3 weeks" band. The listing is priced 20.9% below comparable active properties in False Creek, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 likely to attract offers within 1–3 weeks.

Climate Risk for V5Y 0L8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5Y 0L8, 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 (~2.4 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 (107 nearby)

Ophelia · 14 m · Restaurant
Jay nok · 21 m · Restaurant
Pizza hut · 32 m · Restaurant

Shopping (90 nearby)

Silver4 · 40 m · Beauty Shop
Bmo · 85 m · Bank
Kona's barber shop · 100 m · Hairdresser

Cafes (40 nearby)

Jj bean · 108 m · Cafe
Honolulu coffee · 118 m · Cafe
The bubble tea shop · 119 m · Cafe

Groceries (31 nearby)

Save-on-foods · 194 m · Supermarket
Legacy liquor · 196 m · Beverages
Faculty brewing · 272 m · Beverages

Healthcare (10 nearby)

London drugs · 242 m · Healthcare
Yyoung medicine mart · 512 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 669 m · Healthcare

Transit (4 nearby)

Skytrain @ olympic village stn station · 636 m · Transit
Skytrain @ main street stn station · 685 m · Transit
Skytrain @ broadway-city hall stn station · 911 m · Transit

Gyms (1 nearby)

Cycklus · 889 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

42 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 829 m
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 962 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 976 m
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 985 m
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 987 m
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 999 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.10 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.15 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 1.16 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.17 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.19 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.26 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.30 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.37 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.38 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.43 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.56 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.74 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.75 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
David Livingstone Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.25 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Charles Dickens Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
General Wolfe Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.74 KM
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Charles Dickens Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.82 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM

Pre-computed routes from 523 159 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

523 159 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC Olympic Village 0.6 km

17 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Olympic Village → Waterfront
17 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Olympic Village → Metrotown
35 min
SFU Burnaby via Olympic Village → Production Way
42 min
Richmond Centre via Olympic Village → Brighouse
30 min
YVR Airport via Olympic Village → YVR-Airport
31 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

523 159 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Olympic Village, with a 17 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Manitoba St (0.08 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (97/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 523 159 W 2nd Avenue

Car-Dependent 99

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 97

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 99

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 523 159 W 2nd Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 030-311-217).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$587,000

-7.4% YoY

-0.9%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$399,000

Buildings

$188,000

Year Built

2017

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

CD-1 (531)

Property Tax

$1,975

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$399,000	$188,000	$587,000	-7.4%
2025	$431,000	$203,000	$634,000	-2.3%
2024	$441,000	$208,000	$649,000	+2.4%
2023	$431,000	$203,000	$634,000	+4.3%
2022	$397,000	$211,000	$608,000	—

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Property Taxes $165

Maintenance fee 385.68

Financing 80% of the $539,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $2,610/month in total estimated carrying costs, $165 property tax, $386 maintenance fee.

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This listing generates an estimated $1,946/month in rental income, leaving a -$717/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 48% down.

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