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891 Helmcken St, Vancouver BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3141900

50 days on the market

$1,349,000

Est. Mortgage $5,968/mo

Listing updated: Jul 2, 2026 at 03:07pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 08:25am

2 Beds

2 Baths

1375 sqft

981 $ /sqft

914.75 $ Maint. fee

1988 built

50 days on the market

$1,349,000

Est. $5,968/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jul 2, 2026 at 03:07pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 08:25am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 891 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 891 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 891 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 891 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 891 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 891 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 891 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 891 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 891 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 891 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC

Excellent investment property...rents out for $6100.00/Month (till April 30, 2027) Excellent tenant since May 01, 2021. Corner of Hornby/Helmcken. Three level townhome. Bright corner unit. Huge roof garden patio. Air Conditioning (heat pump).

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None, Partial
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer
Interior Features	Storage
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

View Description	CITY
Structures	Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$1,349,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1375
Year Built	1988
Age Of Building	38
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	3 Storey
Stories	3
Building Amenities	Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Sewer
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$914.75
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Sewer
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Single, Lane Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	No Restrictions
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	229

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3141900
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Downtown VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6Z 1B1
Gross Taxes	$10,871.7
Zoning	STRATA

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3141900 / Active	07-01-2026	$1,349,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Office	12'5 x 12'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	9'5 x 9'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	9'8 x 9'8 ft
Abv Main 2	Living Room	11'8 x 11'8 ft
Abv Main 2	Kitchen	8'11 x 8'11 ft
Abv Main 2	Den	9'5 x 9'5 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	No	#4

Listed by: Macdonald 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.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School: Average 1.36 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 1.02 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
Claren Academy: Above Average 0.47 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.17 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St: 0.13 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.64 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

39 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,270,758

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.64 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

50 DOM

Average

Downtown VW avg

56 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

56 DOM

Slower market

891 Helmcken Street has a sell-speed score of 39/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 5.8% above comparable active properties in Downtown VW. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 11.1% and an area average of 56 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 216 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 1B1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 1B1, 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 (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~4.1 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.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (396 nearby)

Salon origins · 2 m · Hairdresser
Jeweliette · 3 m · Jeweller
Little pink dress · 6 m · Clothes

Restaurants (393 nearby)

Subway · 29 m · Fast Food
Caspian castle food · 31 m · Restaurant
Tokyo joe's · 40 m · Restaurant

Cafes (133 nearby)

Honolulu coffee · 97 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 102 m · Cafe
Elysian coffee roasters · 111 m · Cafe

Groceries (74 nearby)

Wall centre fine spirits · 61 m · Beverages
One stop shop · 164 m · Convenience
El paisano · 173 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (18 nearby)

Howe street pharmacy · 101 m · Healthcare
Pharmasave · 165 m · Healthcare
Granville pharmacy · 224 m · Healthcare

Gyms (5 nearby)

Robert lee ymca · 266 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 298 m · Gym
Baza dance studios · 483 m · Gym

Transit (5 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 644 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 657 m · Transit
Bus stop yaletown-roundhouse station @ bay 2 · 662 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

35 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 174 m
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 468 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 835 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 862 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 866 m
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 923 m
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 923 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 953 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.02 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.36 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.37 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.46 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.86 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.90 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.43 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.54 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.84 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.88 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM

Pre-computed routes from 891 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC

891 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 0.6 km

15 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
15 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
33 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
40 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
32 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
33 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
18 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
15 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
12 min

Calculate your commute

891 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 15 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St (0.13 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 891 Helmcken Street

Car-Dependent 100

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 91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 891 Helmcken Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 024-772-682).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,351,600

-0.8% YoY

-1.1%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$884,600

Buildings

$467,000

Year Built

2000

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

Property Tax

$12,169

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$884,600	$467,000	$1,351,600	-0.8%
2025	$892,000	$471,000	$1,363,000	-3.8%
2024	$928,000	$489,000	$1,417,000	-2.6%
2023	$953,000	$502,000	$1,455,000	+3.0%
2022	$855,000	$557,000	$1,412,000	—

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Property Taxes $906

Maintenance fee 914.75

Financing 80% of the $1,349,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $6,973/month in total estimated carrying costs, $906 property tax, $915 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Jul 2, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $3,845/month in rental income, leaving a -$3,186/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 70% down.

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