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605 1251 Cardero St, Vancouver BC V6G 2H9 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3166823

605 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2H9

Vancouver Condos for Sale

57 days on the market

$220,000

Est. monthly cost $1,793/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 12, 2026 at 03:30pm

Surfcrest

1 Beds

1 Baths

601 sqft

366 $ /sqft

1974 built

8.3% price reduction 56.4% cheaper than comps

Photos

Bright corner one-bedroom at Surfcrest, steps to English Bay and Stanley Park. Renovated kitchen, new carpet throughout, and a peek-a-boo view toward the water. Currently tenanted at $2,450/month on a month-to-month lease, an investor friendly hold from day one. Rentals allowed, no pets. Includes one secured parking stall and a storage locker, plus bike room, elevator, and indoor pool. This is a leasehold property with approximately 47 years remaining, priced to reflect the term. A rare value entry point into one of Vancouver's most walkable West End locations.

Building 25 fields Inside & out 9 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$220,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	601
Year Built	1974
Age Of Building	52
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Unit Style	Corner unit
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Caretaker, Electricity, Trash, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Taxes, Water
Building Name	Surfcrest
Ownership Type	Leasehold prepaid-NonStrata
Maintenance Fee	$906
Amenities Nearby	Caretaker, Electricity, Trash, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Taxes, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Rear Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Not Allowed,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	No Cats, No Dogs, No
Units In Development	160

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Heating Type	Baseboard
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3166823
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	West End VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6G 2H9
Gross Taxes	0
Zoning	RM-5B

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3166823 / Active	09-16-2026	$220,000
to view full Property History (1 earlier record)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Bedroom	9'0 x 9'0 ft
Main Level	Living Room	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	7'6 x 7'6 ft
Main Level	Foyer	7'1 x 7'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'4 x 8'4 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Oakwyn 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, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 1.47 km · King George Secondary School 6.2/10 · 0.61 km · crime average · sell-speed score 80/100 (likely within 1–3 weeks) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (176 nearby)

Mcdonald's · 69 m · Fast Food
Sula indian restaurant · 157 m · Restaurant
Red umbrella cafe · 161 m · Restaurant

Shopping (89 nearby)

Davie street · 64 m · Post Office
London drugs · 68 m · Pharmacy
Td · 117 m · Bank

Cafes (44 nearby)

Jj bean · 142 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 274 m · Cafe
Babylon cafe · 311 m · Cafe

Groceries (38 nearby)

Neighbourhood wine makers inc · 98 m · Beverages
Safeway · 100 m · Supermarket
Bc liquor express · 117 m · Beverages

Healthcare (6 nearby)

London drugs · 68 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 471 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 754 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

West end ice rink · 640 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w georgia st @ denman st · 981 m · Transit

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 0.61 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School: Average 0.26 km 6/10

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 1.63 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 1.18 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Davie St @ Cardero St: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn: 1.47 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 45.8%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 3.6%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 45.3%
Employment Rate: Below Average 20%

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

80 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within 1–3 weeks

A+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $505,087

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.47 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 WEST END VW compares

This property

57 DOM

Average

West End VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

605 1251 Cardero Street has a sell-speed score of 80/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within 1–3 weeks" band. The listing is priced 56.4% below comparable active properties in West End VW, 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 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 V6G 2H9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6G 2H9, 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. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~5.3 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.

Schools NearBy

27 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 256 m
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 611 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.18 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.57 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.63 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
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.80 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.91 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.94 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.09 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.21 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.49 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM

Pre-computed routes from 605 1251 Cardero St, Vancouver, BC

605 1251 Cardero St, Vancouver, BC Burrard 1.5 km

23 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
23 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
37 min
SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
44 min
Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
48 min
YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
49 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

605 1251 Cardero St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.5 km from Burrard, with a 23 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Davie St @ Cardero St (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (77/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 605 1251 Cardero Street

Walker's Paradise 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Excellent Transit 77

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Biker's Paradise 94

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $1,793/month · rent estimate $1,254/month · renting is cheaper than owning here · cash flow if rented −$657/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 605 1251 Cardero Street

$1,793 /month

Principal & Interest $887

Property Taxes $0

Maintenance fee $906

The estimated monthly cost of 605 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver is $1,793: $887 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $906 strata fee.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$657 /month

Mortgage Payment $887

Monthly Cash Flow −$657

Break Even Down Payment 80%

Cap Rate -3.6%

Cash on Cash -17.9%

If 605 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver were rented at $1,254 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $657 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 80% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 605 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver

$1,254 / month

Rent $1,254

Own $1,793

Principal: $285/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $1,508/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$239/mo (year 1) → ~$555/mo (year 20) → ~$828/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$1,508/mo About $254/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 605 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver would rent for about $1,254 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 605 1251 Cardero Street

Rent vs own

Renting is cheaper here

With 20% down ($44,000) at 4.45%: even counting principal paydown, owning costs more over 30 years

Principal paid off by year 5 $15,684

Principal paid off by year 10 $35,268

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 605 1251 Cardero Street, Vancouver stays cheaper than owning it over 30 years, with $15,684 of principal paid off by year 5 and $35,268 by year 10.