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643 E Cordova St, Vancouver BC V6A 1M1 – House for Sale – MLS® R3181342

643 E Cordova Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1M1

Vancouver Houses for Sale

1 day on the market

$1,498,600

Est. monthly cost $6,576/mo

Listing updated: Nov 4, 2026 at 05:35pm

EstateBlock checked: Nov 5, 2026 at 03:10am

5 Beds

3 Baths

2198 sqft

682 $ /sqft

1901 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

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TIMELESS CHARACTER MEETS MODERN LIVING! Discover 643 East Cordova St, a beautifully renovated character home in Vancouver's historic Japantown. Thoughtfully updated while retaining its distinctive charm, this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers style, comfort and versatility. The upper 2 levels features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, while the walk out basement offers 2 additional bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a private separate entrance, ideal for extended family or a mortgage helper. Just minutes from Downtown Vancouver, the Convention Centre and Rogers Arena, enjoy easy access to dining, entertainment, parks and amenities. This move-in-ready home offers a unique opportunity to own a versatile property in one of Vancouver's historic and evolving neighbourhoods. Open House: Nov 7 & 8 Sat/Sun 2-4pm.

Open houses

07 Nov, 2026 (02:00 PM to 04:00 PM)

08 Nov, 2026 (02:00 PM to 04:00 PM)

Building 18 fields Inside & out 11 fields Lot & land 10 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,498,600
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2198
Year Built	1901
Age Of Building	125
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Open, Lane Access, Gravel
Total Parking Spaces	3

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Storage
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Laminate, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Other
Structures	Residential Detached

Lot & Land

Lot Size	3172
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	26
MLS^® #	R3181342
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	Strathcona
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6A 1M1
Gross Taxes	$6,446.11
Zoning	/

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3181342 / Active	11-04-2026	$1,498,600

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'2 x 12'2 ft
Main Level	Living Room	13'7 x 13'7 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'4 x 12'4 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	25'5 x 25'5 ft
Below	Kitchen	17'11 x 17'11 ft
Below	Recreation Room	16'1 x 16'1 ft
Below	Bedroom	10'8 x 10'8 ft
Below	Bedroom	13'8 x 13'8 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Above Level	Yes	#3
Below	No	#3

Listed by: Macdonald Realty Westmar

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 1.25 km · Britannia Community Secondary School 5/10 · 1.6 km · crime average · sell-speed score 52/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (75 nearby)

Shirtland drycleaners · 147 m · Laundry
Forastera vintage · 150 m · Clothes
Carerx · 263 m · Pharmacy

Restaurants (62 nearby)

Dosanko restaurant · 127 m · Restaurant
The mackenzie room · 340 m · Restaurant
S2 cafe house · 394 m · Restaurant

Groceries (31 nearby)

Princess market · 141 m · Convenience
Khwaja convenience store · 169 m · Convenience
Strathcona beer company · 400 m · Beverages

Cafes (18 nearby)

Edâs daily · 83 m · Cafe
Eden · 111 m · Cafe
The uncommon cafe · 244 m · Cafe

Healthcare (12 nearby)

Carerx · 263 m · Healthcare
Eastside pharmacy ltd. · 399 m · Healthcare
Garlane pharmacy · 623 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

Stretch yoga studio · 774 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound powell st @ columbia st · 911 m · Transit

Public Schools

Secondary
Britannia Community Secondary School: Average 1.6 km 5/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 1.71 km 2.1/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
The Westside School: Above Average 1.75 km 8.8/10
Secondary
Columbia College: 1.24 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Powell St @ Heatley Ave: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Main Street Stn: 1.25 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Below Average 17.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 27%
Owner Occupied: Average 69.4%
Employment Rate: Below Average 47.1%

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

52 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,553,333

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.25 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How STRATHCONA compares

This property

1 DOM

Listed

643 E Cordova Street has a sell-speed score of 52/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 3.5% below comparable active properties in Strathcona, which is a strong competitive signal. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6A 1M1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6A 1M1, 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 (~2.6 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

32 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Admiral Seymour Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 840 m
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.24 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Britannia Community Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.0 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
Britannia Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.9 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.71 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.80 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.81 KM
St Francis of Assisi	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.93 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
Templeton Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.7 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
Queen Victoria Annex	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.39 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
Lord Nelson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.50 KM
Lord Nelson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.51 KM
Tillicum Community Annex	Public	Grades Served K-4	Catchment Info —	7.4 / 10	Distance 2.59 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.64 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.65 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Hastings Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.4 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
Our Lady Of Sorrows	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM
Our Lady of Sorrows School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 643 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC

643 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC Main Street 1.3 km

24 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Main Street → Waterfront
24 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Main Street → Metrotown
30 min
SFU Burnaby via Main Street → Production Way
37 min
Richmond Centre via Main Street → Brighouse
49 min
YVR Airport via Main Street → YVR-Airport
50 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
15 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
16 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
14 min

Calculate your commute

643 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.3 km from Main Street, with a 24 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Powell St @ Heatley Ave (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (80/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 643 E Cordova Street

Walker's Paradise 96

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Excellent Transit 80

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Biker's Paradise 91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 643 E Cordova Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 007-523-131).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,071,100

+4.5% YoY

-2.9%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$998,000

Buildings

$73,100

Year Built

1901

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

DEOD

Property Tax

$6,446

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$998,000	$73,100	$1,071,100	+4.5%
2025	$967,800	$57,300	$1,025,100	+18.8%
2024	$798,000	$65,000	$863,000	-20.1%
2023	$1,011,000	$68,900	$1,079,900	-10.3%
2022	$1,130,000	$73,700	$1,203,700	—

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $6,576/month · rent estimate $4,495/month · owning catches up with renting by year 12 · cash flow if rented −$2,497/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 643 E Cordova Street

$6,576 /month

Principal & Interest $6,039

Property Taxes $537

Maintenance fee $0

The estimated monthly cost of 643 E Cordova Street, Vancouver is $6,576: $6,039 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $537 property tax.

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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

−$2,497 /month

Mortgage Payment $6,039

Monthly Cash Flow −$2,497

Break Even Down Payment 54%

Cap Rate -2.0%

Cash on Cash -10.0%

If 643 E Cordova Street, Vancouver were rented at $4,495 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $2,497 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 54% 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 643 E Cordova Street, Vancouver

$4,495 / month

Rent $4,495

Own $6,576

Principal: $1,942/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $4,634/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,626/mo (year 1) → ~$3,781/mo (year 20) → ~$5,640/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$4,634/mo About $139/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 643 E Cordova Street, Vancouver would rent for about $4,495 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: 643 E Cordova Street

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 12

With 20% down ($299,720) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $106,836

Principal paid off by year 10 $240,241

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 643 E Cordova Street, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 12, with $106,836 of principal paid off by year 5 and $240,241 by year 10.