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703 1033 Nelson St, Vancouver BC V6E 0E5 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3167845

703 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 0E5

Vancouver Condos for Sale

52 days on the market

$1,247,000

Est. monthly cost $6,262/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 12, 2026 at 06:10pm

2 Beds

1 Baths

1086 sqft

1148 $ /sqft

822 $ Maint. fee

2024 built

43.6% cheaper than comps

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Priced to Sell!!!! The Butterfly, a striking architectural landmark by Bing Thom Architects located in the West End. This thoughtfully designed 2 bed, 1 full bath offers over 1,000 sq. ft. of airy, light-filled living space w/ floor-to-ceiling curved glass walls. Sleek Italian kitchen features Miele appliances with a spa-inspired bathroom. Residents enjoy access to world-class amenities inc. a 50-metre lap pool, sauna, gym, resident lounge, 24-hour concierge, & BMW car share. With secure parking, storage, smart home systems, & a prime location just steps from English Bay, Robson St. and the city's best dining, the home offers a rare blend of elegance, innovation and lifestyle.

Building 23 fields Inside & out 11 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,247,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1086
Year Built	2024
Age Of Building	2
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Exercise Centre, Heat, Water
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$822
Amenities Nearby	Exercise Centre, Heat, Water
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
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
Rental Restrictions	100

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Geothermal
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Concrete
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3167845
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	West End VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6E 0E5
Gross Taxes	$4,985.35
Zoning	CD-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3167845 / Active	09-21-2026	$1,247,000
to view full Property History (6 earlier records)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Kitchen	21'4 x 21'4 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11'1 x 11'1 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	14'5 x 14'5 ft
Main Level	Foyer	11'0 x 11'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#5

Listed by: Easy List 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.

About the building: The Butterfly

1033 Nelson Street, West End VW, Vancouver

The Butterfly building details

Building

Built: 2024
Homes: 331 in 57 storeys
Construction: Concrete
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: EPS10324
Managed by: Duka Property Management
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: WaterSnow removalSewerRecreation FacilityManagementHot WaterGasGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals: Allowed

Market at The Butterfly

For sale: 11
Median ask: $1.18M
Median $/sqft: $1,777
Days on market: 107
Sold, past year: 3

This home

$1,148/sqft, 35.4% below the building median of $1,777.

Still inside its 2-5-10 new-home warranty — building-envelope coverage to 2029, structural to 2034.

Homes for sale at The Butterfly, Vancouver Recent sold listings in The Butterfly, Vancouver

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 0.61 km · King George Secondary School 6.2/10 · 1.11 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 (423 nearby)

C prime modern italian steak & wine · 127 m · Restaurant
Le crocrodile · 137 m · Restaurant
Oyo korean noodles · 189 m · Restaurant

Shopping (418 nearby)

Alchemy artistry · 193 m · Beauty Shop
Hair fantasy · 195 m · Hairdresser
Yuval golan · 195 m · Hairdresser

Cafes (145 nearby)

C4u cafe · 101 m · Cafe
Beyond coffee · 116 m · Cafe
Trees organic coffee · 166 m · Cafe

Groceries (79 nearby)

Iga · 139 m · Supermarket
Sutton place wine merchant · 187 m · Beverages
Oscar's smoke shop · 201 m · Convenience

Healthcare (20 nearby)

Pharmasave · 323 m · Healthcare
Howe street pharmacy · 358 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 360 m · Healthcare

Transit (6 nearby)

Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 611 m · Transit
Bus stop burrard station @ bay 1 · 618 m · Transit
Skytrain @ burrard stn station · 654 m · Transit

Gyms (4 nearby)

Robert lee ymca · 99 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 388 m · Gym
Baza dance studios · 755 m · Gym

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.11 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School: Average 1 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 0.71 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.19 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Burrard St @ Nelson St: 0.11 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Vancouver City Centre Stn: 0.61 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 48.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 4.4%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 58.1%
Employment Rate: Below Average 24.9%

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: $2,211,155

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.61 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

52 DOM

Average

West End VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

703 1033 Nelson 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 43.6% 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 V6E 0E5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6E 0E5, 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 (~4.3 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

30 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 189 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 706 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 788 m
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 788 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 834 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 932 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 961 m
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.00 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.00 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.14 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.27 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.73 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 2.00 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.11 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.15 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.58 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.89 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.97 KM

Pre-computed routes from 703 1033 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC

703 1033 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC Vancouver City Centre 0.6 km

12 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Vancouver City Centre → Waterfront
12 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Vancouver City Centre → Metrotown
30 min
SFU Burnaby via Vancouver City Centre → Production Way
37 min
Richmond Centre via Vancouver City Centre → Brighouse
33 min
YVR Airport via Vancouver City Centre → YVR-Airport
34 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

703 1033 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Vancouver City Centre, with a 12 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Burrard St @ Nelson St (0.11 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 703 1033 Nelson Street

Walker's Paradise 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Rider's Paradise 100

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation

Biker's Paradise 91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 703 1033 Nelson Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 032-372-566).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,482,000

-21.5% YoY

-21.5%/yr over 1 yr

2025 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,112,000

Buildings

$370,000

Year Built

N/A

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

CD-1 (445)

Property Tax

$4,985

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,112,000	$370,000	$1,482,000	-21.5%
2025	$1,417,000	$472,000	$1,889,000	—

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $6,262/month · rent estimate $3,741/month · owning catches up with renting by year 27 · cash flow if rented −$2,762/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 703 1033 Nelson Street

$6,262 /month

Principal & Interest $5,025

Property Taxes $415

Maintenance fee $822

The estimated monthly cost of 703 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver is $6,262: $5,025 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $415 property tax and $822 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

−$2,762 /month

Mortgage Payment $5,025

Monthly Cash Flow −$2,762

Break Even Down Payment 64%

Cap Rate -2.7%

Cash on Cash -13.3%

If 703 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver were rented at $3,741 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $2,762 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 64% 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 703 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver

$3,741 / month

Rent $3,741

Own $6,262

Principal: $1,616/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $4,646/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,353/mo (year 1) → ~$3,146/mo (year 20) → ~$4,693/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$4,646/mo About $905/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 703 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver would rent for about $3,741 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: 703 1033 Nelson Street

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 27

With 20% down ($249,400) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $88,899

Principal paid off by year 10 $199,907

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 703 1033 Nelson Street, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 27, with $88,899 of principal paid off by year 5 and $199,907 by year 10.