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903 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3167245

2 days on the market

$709,000

Est. Mortgage $3,137/mo

Listing updated: Sep 18, 2026 at 03:37pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 20, 2026 at 09:10am

Robinson Tower

2 Beds

2 Baths

788 sqft

900 $ /sqft

544.62 $ Maint. fee

1983 built

NEW 25.7% cheaper than comps

2 days on the market

$709,000

Est. $3,137/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 18, 2026 at 03:37pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 20, 2026 at 09:10am

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Welcome to Robinson Tower! This bright 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers central Yaletown living with VIEWS at an unbeatable value. Featuring a functional, open 788-sq ft layout with no wasted space, this home includes 1 parking stall & 1 storage locker. It is an ideal move-in-ready choice for urban professionals, medical staff, or savvy investors seeking top rental yields. You are perfectly situated just minutes from the scenic Seawall, St. Paul's Hospital, Emery Barnes Park, the Canada Line SkyTrain, local cafes, & fabulous dining. Located in a secure, well-managed concrete high-rise backed by a strong $1M+ contingency reserve fund, this exceptional property combines long-term investment peace of mind with the absolute best of vibrant Downtown Vancouver living! Pets allowed. CALL NOW!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator
Heating Type	Baseboard, Hot Water
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Tile
Foundation	Block

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	No Outdoor Area
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$709,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	788
Year Built	1983
Age Of Building	43
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Building Name	Robinson Tower
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$544.62
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Front Access, Side Access, Garage Door Opener
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
Units In Development	124

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3167245
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Yaletown
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6B 6E4
Gross Taxes	$2,284.13
Zoning	DD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3167245 / Active	09-18-2026	$709,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8'4 x 8'4 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	13'10 x 13'10 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'1 x 10'1 ft
Main Level	Foyer	5'2 x 5'2 ft
Main Level	Storage	4'2 x 4'2 ft
Main Level	Flex Room	11'2 x 11'2 ft
Main Level	Laundry	2'8 x 2'8 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#4
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX Crest 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 1.82 km 6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School: Below Average 1.08 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 0.11 km 9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School: 0.55 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station @ Bay 1: 0.13 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 0.19 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

77 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Likely within 1–3 weeks

A+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $891,213

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 0.19 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 YALETOWN compares

This property

2 DOM

Very fast

Yaletown avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

903 488 Helmcken Street has a sell-speed score of 77/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within 1–3 weeks" band. The listing is priced 25.7% below comparable active properties in Yaletown, 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 only 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 V6B 6E4

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6B 6E4, 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 (~3.7 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 (329 nearby)

Element nail · 45 m · Beauty Shop
Spruce · 55 m · Beauty Shop
The lounge · 61 m · Hairdresser

Restaurants (325 nearby)

Yopo · 54 m · Restaurant
Brix & mortar · 59 m · Restaurant
Tavern · 75 m · Restaurant

Cafes (97 nearby)

O-cha tea bar · 65 m · Cafe
Nine bar coffee · 86 m · Cafe
Jj bean · 113 m · Cafe

Groceries (67 nearby)

7-eleven · 85 m · Convenience
Yaletown liquor store · 108 m · Beverages
Choices market · 121 m · Supermarket

Healthcare (16 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 215 m · Healthcare
The pharmacy yaletown · 242 m · Healthcare
Granville pharmacy · 256 m · Healthcare

Transit (5 nearby)

Skytrain @ yaletown-roundhouse stn station · 192 m · Transit
Bus stop southbound granville st @ robson st · 673 m · Transit
Skytrain @ vancouver city centre stn station · 777 m · Transit

Gyms (4 nearby)

Baza dance studios · 328 m · Gym
Harbour dance centre · 456 m · Gym
Cycklus · 611 m · Gym

Schools NearBy

38 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 109 m
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 437 m
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 553 m
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 666 m
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 688 m
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 909 m
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.01 KM
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.03 KM
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.04 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	2.1 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
Alexander Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 1.17 KM
Sino Bright School BC	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	4.3 / 10	Distance 1.32 KM
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 1.33 KM
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 1.61 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.66 KM
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
King George Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.82 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.92 KM
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.99 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.06 KM
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.27 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.45 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.62 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM

Pre-computed routes from 903 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC

903 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 0.2 km

9 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
9 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
27 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
34 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
26 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
27 min

By car (off-peak)

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

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903 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.2 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 9 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Yaletown-Roundhouse Station @ Bay 1 (0.13 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 903 488 Helmcken Street

Car-Dependent 99

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 86

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 903 488 Helmcken Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 023-040-785).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$679,000

-4.0% YoY

-1.6%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$460,000

Buildings

$219,000

Year Built

1995

Class

Comprehensive Development

Zoning

Property Tax

$2,284

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$460,000	$219,000	$679,000	-4.0%
2025	$479,000	$228,000	$707,000	-4.2%
2024	$500,000	$238,000	$738,000	-1.2%
2023	$506,000	$241,000	$747,000	+3.0%
2022	$476,000	$249,000	$725,000	—

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Property Taxes $190

Maintenance fee 544.62

With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $3,443/month in total housing costs on this $709,000 property — $2,708 mortgage payment, $190 property tax, $545 maintenance fee.

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Based on $2,492/month estimated rent and $3,501/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$1,009/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 50%.

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