"The Opal" on Vancouver’s West Side offers an exceptional living experience for the discerning 55+ community. This SE corner Penthouse, located on the prime level with only three units and two elevators, spans approx 1623 sqft with a wrap-around balcony. High ceilings and an open-concept kitchen featuring Bosch stainless steel appliances. Spacious unit with many custom-built items paid by the owner prior to the building's completion. Residents can enjoy a rooftop garden, specialized gym, deluxe dining spaces, medical services with nurse & doctor on duty, library lounge, wellness spa & sauna and spacious studios for music, art or game nights. Centrally located, minutes away from QE Park, skytrain station & public transport. Almost one of a kind in Greater Vancouver. A MUST-SEE.
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Elevator |
| Fireplace | 0 |
| Heating Type | Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Central Air, Air Conditioning |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Mixed, Tile |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Garden, Balcony |
|---|---|
| View Description | City and Mountains view |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
| Price | $2,480,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 1623 |
| Year Built | 2019 |
| Age Of Building | 7 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Cable/Satellite, Caretaker, Trash, Management, Snow Removal, Water |
| Building Name | Opal By Element |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $1,018.67 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Cable/Satellite, Caretaker, Trash, Management, Snow Removal, Water |
| Utility Type | Community |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Under Building, Side Access, Concrete |
| Total Parking Spaces | 0 |
| Strata Restrictions | Age Restrictions,Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns,Age Restricted 55+ |
| Pet Restrictions | Number Limit (One), Yes With Restrictions |
| MLS® # | R3086160 |
|---|---|
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Cambie |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V5Y 0M5 |
| Gross Taxes | $6,548.36 |
| Zoning | CD-1 |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3086160 / Active | 02-01-2026 | $2,480,000 |
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| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 18'3 x 18'3 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 12'8 x 12'8 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 11'1 x 11'1 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 12' x 12' ft |
| Main Level | Walk-In Closet | 10'6 x 10'6 ft |
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 12'2 x 12'2 ft |
| Main Level | Walk-In Closet | 7'3 x 7'3 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 10' x 10' ft |
| Main Level | Laundry | 3'6 x 3'6 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Yes | #4 |
| Main Level | Yes | #4 |
Listed by: Sutton Centre Realty
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Public Schools
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
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671 438 W King Edward Avenue has a sell-speed score of 47/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 14.6% above comparable active properties in Cambie. 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5Y 0M5, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~2.9 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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.
48 Schools are within 3km
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Edith Cavell Elementary School |
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7.3 / 10 |
Distance530 m
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General Wolfe Elementary School |
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7.0 / 10 |
Distance581 m
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Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School |
Independent |
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8.4 / 10 |
Distance961 m
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Emily Carr Elementary School |
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7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.00 KM
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Simon Fraser Elementary School |
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7.6 / 10 |
Distance1.02 KM
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Westside Montessori |
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0 |
Distance1.05 KM
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David Livingstone Elementary School |
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8.0 / 10 |
Distance1.13 KM
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Blessed Sacrament School |
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8.0 / 10 |
Distance1.15 KM
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General Brock Elementary School |
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7.5 / 10 |
Distance1.24 KM
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St.Patrick's Elementary School |
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7.6 / 10 |
Distance1.46 KM
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St Patrick's |
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8.3 / 10 |
Distance1.50 KM
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Secondaire Jules-Verne |
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7.5 / 10 |
Distance1.51 KM
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Rose-des-vents |
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7.5 / 10 |
Distance1.58 KM
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St.Patrick Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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6.9 / 10 |
Distance1.62 KM
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King David High School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.84 KM
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Canada Royal Arts High School |
Independent |
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4.6 / 10 |
Distance1.87 KM
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Florence Nightingale Elementary School |
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7.0 / 10 |
Distance1.88 KM
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Kerrisdale Annex |
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Grades ServedK-2
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0 |
Distance1.90 KM
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Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary School |
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7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.95 KM
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York House School |
Independent |
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9.3 / 10 |
Distance2.01 KM
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Little Flower Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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10.0 / 10 |
Distance2.09 KM
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Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd |
Independent |
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Distance2.11 KM
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Vancouver College |
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8.6 / 10 |
Distance2.16 KM
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Sir Richard McBride Annex |
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Grades ServedK-3
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Distance2.19 KM
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Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
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5.3 / 10 |
Distance2.19 KM
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Shaughnessy Elementary School |
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8.1 / 10 |
Distance2.20 KM
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Queen Alexandra Elementary School |
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5.7 / 10 |
Distance2.21 KM
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Charles Dickens Annex |
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Distance2.23 KM
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St. Lawrence School |
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Distance2.24 KM
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False Creek Elementary |
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Distance2.26 KM
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False Creek Elementary School |
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6.0 / 10 |
Distance2.27 KM
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John Oliver Secondary School |
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Grades Served8-12
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5.5 / 10 |
Distance2.29 KM
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Charles Dickens Elementary School |
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6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.33 KM
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St Francis Xavier |
Independent |
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9.6 / 10 |
Distance2.38 KM
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Sir William Osler Elementary School |
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8.0 / 10 |
Distance2.39 KM
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Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School |
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Grades ServedK-7
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8.3 / 10 |
Distance2.40 KM
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St. Francis Xavier |
Independent |
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9.6 / 10 |
Distance2.40 KM
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VISST |
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9.9 / 10 |
Distance2.43 KM
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Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary |
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8.3 / 10 |
Distance2.43 KM
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Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary School |
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6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.58 KM
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Sir Richard McBride Elementary School |
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6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.62 KM
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Elsie Roy Elementary School |
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6.8 / 10 |
Distance2.69 KM
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St. Andrew's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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7.9 / 10 |
Distance2.71 KM
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St Andrew's |
Independent |
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7.9 / 10 |
Distance2.71 KM
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Century High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
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5.7 / 10 |
Distance2.84 KM
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Columbia College |
Independent |
Grades Served11-12
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0 |
Distance2.87 KM
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Tyee Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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8.0 / 10 |
Distance2.91 KM
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Lord Selkirk Annex |
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Grades ServedK-4
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3.5 / 10 |
Distance2.97 KM
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Calculate your commute
671 438 W King Edward Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.1 km from King Edward, with a 14 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is King Edward Station @ Bay 3 (0.09 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (73/100).
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,833,000 | $314,000 | $2,147,000 |
+2.2%
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| 2025 | $1,793,000 | $307,000 | $2,100,000 |
-3.1%
|
| 2024 | $1,851,000 | $317,000 | $2,168,000 |
-5.6%
|
| 2023 | $1,961,000 | $336,000 | $2,297,000 |
+1.1%
|
| 2022 | $1,937,000 | $335,000 | $2,272,000 | — |
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