971 Nicola St offers the rare opportunity to own a detached home in the heart of the iconic West End, a neighbourhood best known for its concrete high-rises. The main floor features a traditional kitchen and dining area, and three bedrooms, while the upper level offers five spacious bedrms and three bathrms. Downstairs, a legal three-bed suite provides an excellent mortgage helper. AC for warm summer days and a welcoming front yard, perfect for relaxing with a drink and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. A short stroll to English Bay, Stanley Park, the seawall, and the shops, cafés, restaurants, and grocers along Robson, Davie, and Denman, this is a truly unique opportunity to own in one of Vancouver’s most vibrant and walkable hoods. OPEN: Sept 19: Noon to 2 pm (appointment only).
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19 Sep, 2026 (11:00 AM to 01:00 PM)
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 1030 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Finished, Exterior Entry |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Fireplace | 0 |
| Heating Type | Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Central Air, Air Conditioning |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 2 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Laminate, Other |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $2,980,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 11 |
| Total Bathrooms | 7 |
| Full Bathrooms | 7 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 3326 |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Age Of Building | 125 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 3 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | None, Other |
| Total Parking Spaces | 0 |
| Rental Suites | Legal Suite |
| Lot Size | 2508 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 38 |
| MLS® # | R3162647 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | West End VW |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6G 2C7 |
| Gross Taxes | $9,204.69 |
| Zoning | RM-5 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Bedroom | 15'2 x 15'2 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 13'6 x 13'6 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 11'11 x 11'11 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 12'0 x 12'0 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 14'9 x 14'9 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 11'6 x 11'6 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 10'1 x 10'1 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 13'10 x 13'10 ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 11'11 x 11'11 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 12'0 x 12'0 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 11'7 x 11'7 ft |
| Abv Main 2 | Attic | 21'10 x 21'10 ft |
| Below | Kitchen | 12'5 x 12'5 ft |
| Below | Living Room | 15'1 x 15'1 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 11'6 x 11'6 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 11'9 x 11'9 ft |
| Below | Bedroom | 14'0 x 14'0 ft |
| Below | Utility | 12'2 x 12'2 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Yes | #3 |
| Main Level | No | #3 |
| Above Level | Yes | #4 |
| Above Level | Yes | #4 |
| Above Level | Yes | #4 |
Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
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.
Public Schools
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
Private Schools
Closest Transit
Crime Rate
Demographics
Noise/ Power Lines
Other
971 Nicola Street has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 9.2% and an area average of 67 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 542 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.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6G 2C7, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~5 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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.
24 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lord Roberts Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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Distance318 m
|
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King George Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
Distance352 m
|
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Pattison High School |
Independent |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance953 m
|
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Madrona School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.22 KM
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Franklin School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.22 KM
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Columbia Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.43 KM
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Claren Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.47 KM
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Alexander Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.49 KM
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Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.49 KM
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Lowell High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.65 KM
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Sino Bright School BC |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.79 KM
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The Westside School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-9
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.82 KM
|
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Elsie Roy Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.85 KM
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Henry Hudson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.98 KM
|
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False Creek Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.28 KM
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False Creek Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.29 KM
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Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.45 KM
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Queen Alexandra Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.62 KM
|
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St. Lawrence School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.64 KM
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VISST |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.65 KM
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Canada Royal Arts High School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.66 KM
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Century High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.76 KM
|
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St. Augustine's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance2.80 KM
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Lord Tennyson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.97 KM
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Calculate your commute
971 Nicola St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.0 km from Burrard, with a 18 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Robson St @ Cardero St (0.27 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (92/100).
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,516,000 | $151,000 | $1,667,000 |
-5.5%
|
| 2025 | $1,580,000 | $184,000 | $1,764,000 |
-6.1%
|
| 2024 | $1,617,000 | $261,000 | $1,878,000 |
-1.1%
|
| 2023 | $1,617,000 | $281,000 | $1,898,000 |
-11.9%
|
| 2022 | $1,862,000 | $293,000 | $2,155,000 | — |
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