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608 1238 Richards St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3146521

53 days on the market

$1,068,000

Est. Mortgage $4,725/mo

Listing updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 02:52am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 04:20am

Metropolis

1 Beds

1 Baths

947 sqft

1128 $ /sqft

605.38 $ Maint. fee

1998 built

53 days on the market

$1,068,000

$1,098,000

Est. $4,725/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 02:52am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 04:20am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 608 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

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Family Room Photo of 608 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 608 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 608 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 608 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 608 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Discover one of Yaletown's most exceptional lofts, where dramatic double-height ceilings and soaring windows fill the home with natural light. Extensively renovated with approximately $250,000 in premium upgrades, this stunning luxury residence showcases a breathtaking Japanese-Scandinavian aesthetic. The showpiece is the spa-inspired bathroom featuring a steam shower, dual shower, deep soaker tub, heated floors and a Toto washlet. The custom chef's kitchen offers premium integrated European appliances, quartz counters and abundant storage, while a beautifully crafted office provides the perfect work-from-home space. Smart home technology, custom millwork throughout, parking, storage and an unbeatable Yaletown location complete this rare offering.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven, Range Top, Wine Cooler
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling	Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

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

Building Details

Price	$1,068,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	947
Year Built	1998
Age Of Building	28
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Loft/Warehouse Conv.
Stories	2
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	Metropolis
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$605.38
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Guest, Rear Access
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	100

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3146521
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Yaletown
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6B 3G2
Gross Taxes	$2,709.77
Zoning	DD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3146521 / Active	07-15-2026	$1,068,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	16'11 x 16'11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'4 x 11'4 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'0 x 9'0 ft
Main Level	Office	5'10 x 5'10 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Above Level	Den	12'4 x 12'4 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Above Level	Yes	#6

Listed by: RE/MAX Crest 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
Elsie Roy Elementary School: Average 0.39 km 6.8/10
Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.82 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 0.28 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.61 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Davie St @ Richards St: 0.07 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.21 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 47%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 4.8%
Owner Occupied: Average 72.8%
Employment Rate: Below Average 24.4%

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

38 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $492,348

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.21 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 YALETOWN compares

This property

53 DOM

Average

Yaletown avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

608 1238 Richards Street has a sell-speed score of 38/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 53.9% above comparable active properties in Yaletown. 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 could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V6B 3G2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 3G2, 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 (~3.8 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

Shopping (307 nearby)

Elle boutique salon · 9 m · Beauty Shop
Posy · 97 m · Beauty Shop
All4one barbershop & beauty salon · 102 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (299 nearby)

Nuba · 63 m · Restaurant
Red wasabi · 99 m · Restaurant
Kurotaki · 119 m · Restaurant

Cafes (87 nearby)

Craffles · 67 m · Cafe
Jj bean · 81 m · Cafe
Nine bar coffee · 84 m · Cafe

Groceries (72 nearby)

Choices market · 54 m · Supermarket
Ganache pâtisserie · 100 m · Bakery
Farm to table · 128 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (14 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 158 m · Healthcare
Yale i.d.a. pharmacy · 209 m · Healthcare
The pharmacy yaletown · 214 m · Healthcare

Gyms (4 nearby)

Baza dance studios · 164 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 562 m · Gym
Robert lee ymca · 723 m · Gym

Transit (3 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 215 m · Transit
Bus stop eastbound pacific blvd @ marinaside cres · 756 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 914 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

39 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 277 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.8 / 10	Distance 391 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 606 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 835 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 854 m
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 920 m
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 935 m
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 989 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.06 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.24 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.24 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.48 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.52 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.94 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.19 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.42 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.63 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.74 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 608 1238 Richards St, Vancouver, BC

608 1238 Richards St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 0.2 km

10 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
10 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
28 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
35 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
27 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
28 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

608 1238 Richards St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.2 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 10 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Davie St @ Richards St (0.07 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (99/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 608 1238 Richards Street

Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 99

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Somewhat
Bikeable 88

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 608 1238 Richards Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 024-183-288).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$818,000

-5.9% YoY

-2.4%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$529,000

Buildings

$289,000

Year Built

1998

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

Property Tax

$2,752

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$529,000	$289,000	$818,000	-5.9%
2025	$562,000	$307,000	$869,000	+0.0%
2024	$562,000	$307,000	$869,000	-4.9%
2023	$591,000	$323,000	$914,000	+1.3%
2022	$504,000	$398,000	$902,000	—

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Property Taxes $226

Maintenance fee 605.38

Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($213,600), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $4,910/month — $4,079 principal & interest, $226 property tax, $605 maintenance fee.

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At an estimated rental income of $3,044/month, this property runs a $1,913/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 58% down.

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