Sold
205 4685 Valley Drive, Vancouver, BC
2
Beds
2
Baths
1072
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2003
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704 27 Alexander St, Vancouver BC V6A 1B2 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3163936
704 27 Alexander Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1B2
55 days on the market
$524,000
Est. Mortgage $2,318/mo
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:
Alexander
1
Beds
1
Baths
600
sqft
873
$
/sqft
437.84
$
Maint. fee
1995
built
Photos
Property Details for 704 27 Alexander Street
Historic Gastown location at the Alexander! Sunny upper unit with floor to ceiling windows! Large open kitchen with gas stove. Gas fireplace, in unit w/d and bedroom with french doors. Rooftop patio with great views! Step outside and you are immediately immersed in vibrant Gastown with all its restaurants and shops!
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Elevator |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Electric, Natural Gas |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Other |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | No Outdoor Area |
|---|---|
| Roof | Other |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
Building Details
| Price | $524,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Bathrooms | 1 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 600 |
| Year Built | 1995 |
| Age Of Building | 31 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Bike Room, Gas, Hot Water, Management |
| Building Name | Alexander |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $437.84 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Bike Room, Gas, Hot Water, Management |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Underground |
| Total Parking Spaces | 0 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed |
| Pet Restrictions | Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (One), Yes |
| Rental Restrictions | 100 |
| Rental Suites | None |
| Units In Development | 34 |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
|---|---|
| MLS® # | R3163936 |
| Area | Vancouver East |
| Neighbourhood | Downtown VE |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6A 1B2 |
| Gross Taxes | $1,749.24 |
| Zoning | HA-2 |
Property Timeline
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 14'10 x 14'10 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 10'5 x 10'5 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 10'5 x 10'5 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 12'7 x 12'7 ft |
| Main Level | Laundry | 2'6 x 2'6 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
Listed by: RE/MAX Select Properties
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 Alexis
27 Alexander Street, Downtown VE, Vancouver
The Alexis building detailsBuilding
- Built
- 1997
- Homes
- 26
- Construction
- Concrete, Brick
- Title
- Freehold Strata
- Strata plan
- LMS2650
- Managed by
- First Service Residential
- Parking
- Garage: Underground
- Lockers
- Limited
- Strata fee covers
Bylaws on record
- Pets
- Allowed
- Cats and dogs OK, max 1
- Rentals
- Allowed
Market at The Alexis
- For sale
- 3
- Median ask
- $974K
- Median $/sqft
- $880
- Days on market
- 76
This home
$873/sqft, in line with the building median of $880.
From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.
Map & Neighbourhood
Public Schools
- Secondary
- Britannia Community Secondary School
- Average 2.54 km
- Elementary
- Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School
- Below Average 0.75 km
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 0.99 km
- Secondary
- Sino Bright School BC
- Average 0.44 km
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Westbound Powell St @ Columbia St
- 0.07 km
- Skytrain
- Seabus Station @ Waterfront Stn
- 0.59 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Average
- Violent Crime Rate
- Below Average
- Property Crime Rate
- Above Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Above Average 33.2%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Average 12.7%
- Owner Occupied
- Above Average 85.8%
- Employment Rate
- Below Average 25.7%
Noise/ Power Lines
- Road/Hwy Noise
- Unlikely
- Railway/Sky train Noise
- Possible
- 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
B
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $545,484
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Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Possible — near transit
Road / Highway noise
Unlikely
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How DOWNTOWN VE compares
This property
55 DOM
Downtown VE avg
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Vancouver avg
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704 27 Alexander 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 4.1% below comparable active properties in Downtown VE, 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 1B2
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6A 1B2, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Flood
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
Fire
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
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~3.2 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
Heat
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
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
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
Restaurants (235 nearby)
- Local public eatery · 39 m · Restaurant
- Zoomak korean tavern · 51 m · Restaurant
- Bar tartar · 58 m · Restaurant
Shopping (231 nearby)
- Kimprints · 40 m · Gift Shop
- Stussy · 55 m · Clothes
- Angel vancouver · 72 m · Clothes
Cafes (96 nearby)
- Milano espresso lounge · 64 m · Cafe
- L'apres midi patisserie · 104 m · Cafe
- Nelson the seagull · 185 m · Cafe
Groceries (56 nearby)
- Carrall supermarket · 165 m · Convenience
- Cadeaux bakery · 233 m · Bakery
- Vancity corner store · 252 m · Convenience
Healthcare (18 nearby)
- Omnicare pharmacy ltd · 133 m · Healthcare
- Srx pharmacy · 288 m · Healthcare
- Wellness pharmacy · 355 m · Healthcare
Transit (6 nearby)
- Seabus station @ waterfront stn station · 591 m · Transit
- West coast express @ waterfront stn station · 623 m · Transit
- Bus stop westbound w hastings st @ richards st · 644 m · Transit
Gyms (1 nearby)
- Stretch yoga studio · 439 m · Gym
Schools NearBy
30 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sino Bright School BC |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance442 m
|
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Alexander Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance743 m
|
|
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
Distance748 m
|
|
Columbia Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance863 m
|
|
Lowell High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance959 m
|
|
The Westside School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance989 m
|
|
Madrona School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.01 KM
|
|
Franklin School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.01 KM
|
|
Columbia College |
Independent |
Grades Served11-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.48 KM
|
|
Claren Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.52 KM
|
|
Pattison High School |
Independent |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.58 KM
|
|
Admiral Seymour Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.78 KM
|
|
Elsie Roy Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.89 KM
|
|
St. Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.00 KM
|
|
St Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.01 KM
|
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Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.13 KM
|
|
Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.29 KM
|
|
King George Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.46 KM
|
|
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.48 KM
|
|
False Creek Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.49 KM
|
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False Creek Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.50 KM
|
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Britannia Community Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
Distance2.54 KM
|
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Lord Roberts Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.54 KM
|
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Britannia Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.55 KM
|
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Canada Royal Arts High School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.63 KM
|
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St.Patrick's Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.66 KM
|
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St Patrick's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.68 KM
|
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Florence Nightingale Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.70 KM
|
|
St Francis of Assisi |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.89 KM
|
|
Simon Fraser Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.97 KM
|
Walkability & Transit Near 704 27 Alexander Street
Car-Dependent
96
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Some Transit
100
Transit Score - Rider's Paradise
World-class public transportation
Somewhat
Bikeable 96
Bikeable 96
Bike Score - Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
BC Assessment Value — 704 27 Alexander Street
2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 019-186-690).
$520,000
-1.0% YoY
+0.2%/yr over 4 yr
2022
Value Trend
2026
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $399,000 | $121,000 | $520,000 |
-1.0%
|
| 2025 | $403,000 | $122,000 | $525,000 |
-4.9%
|
| 2024 | $424,000 | $128,000 | $552,000 |
+2.6%
|
| 2023 | $413,000 | $125,000 | $538,000 |
+4.5%
|
| 2022 | $391,000 | $124,000 | $515,000 | — |
Mortgage Calculator for 704 27 Alexander Street
/month
Principal & Interest
Property Taxes
$146
Maintenance fee
437.84
Financing 80% of the $524,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $2,585/month in total estimated carrying costs, $146 property tax, $438 maintenance fee.
All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.
Investment Cashflow Calculator
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Mortgage Payment
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Break Even Down Payment
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Cap Rate
Cash on Cash
This listing generates an estimated $1,891/month in rental income, leaving a -$745/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 50% down.
All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.
Estateblock Rent Estimate for 704 27 Alexander Street, Vancouver
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Downtown VE, Vancouver
This Home
$524,000
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Based on 13 comparable active apartments/condos in Downtown VE, the average asking price is $546,300. This listing is priced 4.1% below the neighbourhood average.
Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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
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