Home Vancouver, BC Yaletown The Discovery 604 1500 Howe Street

604 1500 Howe St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3032430

403 days on the market

$479,000

Est. Mortgage $2,119/mo

Listing updated: Aug 27, 2026 at 09:30am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 01:40am

The Discovery

0 Beds

1 Baths

526 sqft

911 $ /sqft

386.04 $ Maint. fee

1989 built

9.6% price reduction 17.4% cheaper than comps

403 days on the market

$479,000

$529,900

Est. $2,119/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 27, 2026 at 09:30am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 01:40am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 604 1500 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 604 1500 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 604 1500 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 604 1500 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 604 1500 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 604 1500 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 604 1500 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC

South-Facing Yaletown bachelor suite ready for your renovation ideas with views of False Creek. Well maintained building located just steps from the False Creek Seawall, Aquabus, Sunset Beach, and vibrant dining and shops, this is an ideal home for first-time buyers or investors. One (1) Parking stall.

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	False Creek
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$479,000
Total Bedrooms	0
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	526
Year Built	1989
Age Of Building	37
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Electricity, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer
Building Name	The Discovery
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$386.04
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Electricity, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer
Utility Type	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 Not Allowed,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	No Cats, No Dogs, No
Rental Restrictions	100
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	176

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3032430
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Yaletown
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6Z 2N1
Gross Taxes	$1,630.85
Zoning	DD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3032430 / Active	07-30-2025	$479,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	10'8 x 10'8 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'2 x 10'2 ft
Main Level	Laundry	6'5 x 6'5 ft
Main Level	Patio	7'4 x 7'4 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.

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
Elsie Roy Elementary School: Average 0.71 km 6.8/10
Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.77 km 6.2/10

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 0.81 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.89 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Beach Ave @ Howe St: 0.08 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.71 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 57.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 3.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 53.3%
Employment Rate: Below Average 34.1%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
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

72 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within weeks

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $562,346

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.71 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How YALETOWN compares

This property

403 DOM

Slower than area

Yaletown avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

604 1500 Howe Street has a sell-speed score of 72/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 17.4% below comparable active properties in Yaletown, 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 sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V6Z 2N1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 2N1, 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 (~4.2 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

Restaurants (212 nearby)

Go canada · 68 m · Restaurant
Auto strada · 70 m · Restaurant
Ancora · 72 m · Restaurant

Shopping (205 nearby)

London drugs · 101 m · Pharmacy
Mini medi spa · 156 m · Beauty Shop
Scotiabank · 167 m · Bank

Groceries (61 nearby)

Tartine bread & pies · 32 m · Bakery
Easy day store · 109 m · Convenience
Fresh street market · 164 m · Supermarket

Cafes (61 nearby)

Inbtwn cafe · 149 m · Cafe
The grind · 249 m · Cafe
The blue parrot coffee · 256 m · Cafe

Healthcare (10 nearby)

London drugs · 101 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 400 m · Healthcare
Yale i.d.a. pharmacy · 404 m · Healthcare

Gyms (3 nearby)

Baza dance studios · 375 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 963 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 968 m · Gym

Transit (2 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 706 m · Transit
Bus stop southbound granville st @ nelson st · 870 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

46 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.8 / 10	Distance 714 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 806 m
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 872 m
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 882 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 891 m
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.20 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.22 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.22 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.27 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.29 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.36 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.50 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.53 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.64 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.69 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.77 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.83 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.84 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.97 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.23 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.69 KM
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.71 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.87 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 2.88 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM
Little Flower Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM
Shaughnessy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 604 1500 Howe St, Vancouver, BC

604 1500 Howe St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 0.7 km

15 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
15 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
33 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
40 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
32 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
33 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

604 1500 Howe St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 15 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Beach Ave @ Howe St (0.08 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (87/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 604 1500 Howe Street

Car-Dependent 96

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 87

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Somewhat
Bikeable 82

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 604 1500 Howe Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 013-441-744).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$511,000

-2.3% YoY

+1.2%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$363,000

Buildings

$148,000

Year Built

1989

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

BCPED

Property Tax

$1,719

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$363,000	$148,000	$511,000	-2.3%
2025	$372,000	$151,000	$523,000	+2.1%
2024	$364,000	$148,000	$512,000	+0.6%
2023	$362,000	$147,000	$509,000	+4.5%
2022	$334,000	$153,000	$487,000	—

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Property Taxes $136

Maintenance fee 386.04

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $2,351/month in total housing costs on this $479,000 property — $1,829 mortgage payment, $136 property tax, $386 maintenance fee.

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Based on $1,820/month estimated rent and $2,406/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$586/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 46%.

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