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403 3811 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC
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710 1189 Howe St, Vancouver BC – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3087129
710 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2X4
259 days on the market
$489,900
Est. Mortgage $2,167/mo
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:
1
Beds
1
Baths
412
sqft
1189
$
/sqft
1999
built
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Property Details for 710 1189 Howe Street
Located on the corner of Howe and Davie, this studio apartment is perfect for investors or first time home buyers. Enjoy the comfort of in-suite laundry, a full kitchen and bath, walk-in closet. Walk minutes to Yaletown Skytrain, the Seawall, Pacific Centre & all of Vancouver's best restaurants! Pets & rentals are welcome. Incredible building amenities including pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, billiards & media room, guest suite, huge rooftop garden & 24hr Concierge. Pet & rental friendly, includes in-suite laundry & Parking! Amazing investment opportunity.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Interior Features | Elevator, Guest Suite |
| Heating Type | Other |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 0 |
| Foundation | Block, Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Garden, No Outdoor Area |
|---|---|
| Roof | Concrete |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
Building Details
| Price | $489,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Bathrooms | 1 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 412 |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Age Of Building | 27 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 5 |
| Building Amenities | Bike Room, Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Amenities Nearby | Bike Room, Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Lane Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Frontage | 0 |
| MLS® # | R3087129 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Downtown VW |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6Z 2X4 |
| Gross Taxes | $1,306.55 |
| Zoning | APT |
Property Timeline
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Bedroom | 0'0 x 0'0 ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 0'0 x 0'0 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
Listed by: Nu Stream Realty Inc.
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 Genesis
1189 Howe Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver
The Genesis building detailsBuilding
- Built
- 1999
- Homes
- 245
- Construction
- Concrete
- Title
- Freehold Strata
- Strata plan
- LMS3729
- Managed by
- Wynford
- Parking
- Garage: Underground
- Lockers
- Limited
- Strata fee covers
Bylaws on record
- Pets
- Allowed
- Cats and dogs OK, max 2
- Rentals
- Allowed
Market at The Genesis
- For sale
- 5
- Median ask
- $549K
- Median $/sqft
- $982
- Days on market
- 108
- Sold, past year
- 8
This home
$1,189/sqft, 21.1% above the building median of $982.
From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.
Map & Neighbourhood
Public Schools
- Secondary
- King George Secondary School
- Average 1.45 km
- Elementary
- Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School
- Below Average 1.13 km
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 0.43 km
- Secondary
- Pattison High School
- 0.31 km
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Southbound Howe St @ Davie St
- 0.04 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn
- 0.56 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Average
- Violent Crime Rate
- Below Average
- Property Crime Rate
- Above Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Above Average 52%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Below Average 5.5%
- Owner Occupied
- Average 73.7%
- Employment Rate
- Below Average 27.3%
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
D
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $323,334
Balanced
Market conditions
Balanced market — steady conditions
Flood Risk
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 0.56 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 DOWNTOWN VW compares
This property
259 DOM
Downtown VW avg
49 DOM
Vancouver avg
49 DOM
710 1189 Howe 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 34% above comparable active properties in Downtown VW. 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 V6Z 2X4
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 2X4, 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 (~4.1 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
Shopping (374 nearby)
- Eden florist · 64 m · Florist
- Misako hair studio · 80 m · Hairdresser
- Howe street · 98 m · Post Office
Restaurants (355 nearby)
- Mangos kitchen bar · 47 m · Restaurant
- Freshslice pizza · 74 m · Fast Food
- Nando's · 75 m · Restaurant
Cafes (119 nearby)
- Honeybrew strudel bar · 60 m · Cafe
- Breka bakery & café · 73 m · Cafe
- Tim hortons · 83 m · Cafe
Groceries (85 nearby)
- Urban choice market · 98 m · Convenience
- El paisano · 117 m · Supermarket
- Granville food market · 189 m · Convenience
Healthcare (16 nearby)
- Granville pharmacy · 143 m · Healthcare
- Howe street pharmacy · 147 m · Healthcare
- Pharmasave · 158 m · Healthcare
Transit (5 nearby)
- Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 557 m · Transit
- Bus stop yaletown-roundhouse station @ bay 4 · 648 m · Transit
- Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 770 m · Transit
Gyms (4 nearby)
- Baza dance studios · 348 m · Gym
- Harbour dance centre · 394 m · Gym
- Robert lee ymca · 406 m · Gym
Schools NearBy
36 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pattison High School |
Independent |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance312 m
|
|
Claren Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance434 m
|
|
Elsie Roy Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance755 m
|
|
Lowell High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance886 m
|
|
Columbia Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance969 m
|
|
The Westside School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance980 m
|
|
Madrona School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.05 KM
|
|
Franklin School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.05 KM
|
|
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
Distance1.13 KM
|
|
Alexander Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.20 KM
|
|
False Creek Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.24 KM
|
|
False Creek Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.25 KM
|
|
Lord Roberts Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.27 KM
|
|
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.35 KM
|
|
Sino Bright School BC |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.42 KM
|
|
King George Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
Distance1.45 KM
|
|
Canada Royal Arts High School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.60 KM
|
|
Henry Hudson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.71 KM
|
|
Queen Alexandra Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.72 KM
|
|
St. Lawrence School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.76 KM
|
|
VISST |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance1.85 KM
|
|
Century High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.13 KM
|
|
Blessed Sacrament School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.29 KM
|
|
St. Augustine's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.40 KM
|
|
Lord Tennyson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.41 KM
|
|
Columbia College |
Independent |
Grades Served11-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.43 KM
|
|
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.58 KM
|
|
St Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.65 KM
|
|
St. Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.66 KM
|
|
St. John's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.69 KM
|
|
St.Patrick's Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.70 KM
|
|
Simon Fraser Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.71 KM
|
|
St Patrick's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.77 KM
|
|
Fraser Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served2-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.79 KM
|
|
Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.85 KM
|
|
Edith Cavell Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
Distance2.93 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 710 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC
710 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC
14 min
Downtown Vancouver
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront14 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown32 min
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SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way39 min
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Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse31 min
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YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport32 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview2 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy13 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way18 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd15 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island12 min
Calculate your commute
710 1189 Howe St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 14 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Howe St @ Davie St (0.04 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (98/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 710 1189 Howe Street
Car-Dependent
100
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Some Transit
98
Transit Score - Rider's Paradise
World-class public transportation
Somewhat
Bikeable 91
Bikeable 91
Bike Score - Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
BC Assessment Value — 710 1189 Howe Street
2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 024-314-960).
$408,000
-2.6% YoY
+0.8%/yr over 4 yr
2022
Value Trend
2026
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $272,000 | $136,000 | $408,000 |
-2.6%
|
| 2025 | $279,000 | $140,000 | $419,000 |
-5.0%
|
| 2024 | $294,000 | $147,000 | $441,000 |
+5.0%
|
| 2023 | $280,000 | $140,000 | $420,000 |
+6.3%
|
| 2022 | $257,000 | $138,000 | $395,000 | — |
Mortgage Calculator for 710 1189 Howe Street
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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes
$109
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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($97,980), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $1,980/month — $1,871 principal & interest, $109 property tax.
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At an estimated rental income of $1,861/month, this property runs a $200/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 29% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Downtown VW, Vancouver
This Home
$489,900
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Based on 10 comparable active apartments/condos in Downtown VW, the average asking price is $365,733. This listing is priced 34% above 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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