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$599,000

102 2255 W 8th Avenue

Vancouver · MLS® R3163788

1 bed · 1 bath · 668 sq ft · 1 parking

Condo · Single Family · built 1975 · 30 days on market

Listed by Nick Prastos, Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.

Realtor's description

Here's the perfect place for you and your furry friends. Step into this incredibly spacious 668 sqft 1-bedroom + flex sanctuary where comfortable indoor living meets an outdoor paradise. The open-concept layout feels exceptionally airy, offering plenty of room for a large dining table, a cozy living room setup, and a work-from-home nook. Step through the doors to your spectacular 233 sqft sunny, south-facing patio. Fully fenced and surrounded by greenery, it is your private stage for summer hosting, urban gardening, or simply lounging in the sun. You and your pets will absolutely love the massive patio. Quiet and peaceful, yet just minutes away from boutique shops, transit, and your favorite local coffee spots.

Property details

Type: Condo, Single Family
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Living area: 668 sq ft
Parking: 1
Year built: 1975
Property tax: $1,975 / yr
Strata fee: $431 / mo ($0.65 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 30
MLS®: R3163788

Features

Central location
Elevator
Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Refrigerator
Intercom

Floor plans

Found among the listing photos.

Price check

Below typical for the area (-12%)

2026 assessment: $630,200 · asking is -5.0%
Price per sq ft: $897 vs $1,020 median for condos in Vancouver for sale (2066)

An estimate from public BC Assessment records, registered sales and the listings for sale right now, not an appraisal. Condition, renovations, views and lot all move real value.

Property insights

On market 30 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 38 days; median for 2243 condos for sale; this one 30 days

Condos in Vancouver. Sale prices register 1 to 3 months after a sale closes.

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$630,200	$2,119
2025	$633,400	$1,973

Estimated tax up 7.4% from 2025 to 2026.

The listing shows $1,975 a year in property tax.

Estimate: the BC Assessment value times Vancouver's residential tax rate for that year (Province of BC, local government statistics). Leaves out the home owner grant, parcel taxes and utility charges; the city's tax notice is the real figure.

Monthly cost

$3,205/mo

Mortgage $2,610 · Tax $165 · Strata $431

20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.

estimated payment

$2,610/ monthly

loan $479,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $119,80020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 10, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $303,736
property transfer tax: $9,980; BC general rate
cash to close: $129,780; down + PTT
total paid: $782,936

Estimates only. Rates change daily and lenders qualify at the stress-test rate; first-time-buyer and newly-built PTT exemptions aren't applied. Talk to a mortgage broker before you offer.

If you rented it out

Rent: $1,915/mo
After all costs: −$1,479/mo
Cap rate: 2.3%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $2,610 · tax $165 · strata $431 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 1-bedroom in Kitsilano/Point Grey, Vancouver (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025). Averages include long-time tenants, so new leases usually ask more; houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.

BC rules for landlords

Short-term rentals are limited to the host's principal residence in most communities. gov.bc.ca
Rent increases are capped once a year at the province's set amount. gov.bc.ca
The speculation and vacancy tax applies in many areas to homes not lived in or rented out. gov.bc.ca
Vancouver also charges an empty homes tax. vancouver.ca
Selling within two years of buying can trigger the BC home flipping tax. gov.bc.ca

Location

The building's lot: 2,228 m² (23,982 sq ft) · PID 003-745-988. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board

Elementary Gordon Elementaryhomes in this catchment
1000 m away · 2268 Bayswater St, Vancouver · 604-713-5403
Secondary Kitsilano Secondaryhomes in this catchment
600 m away · 2706 Trafalgar St, Vancouver · 604-713-8961

From the Vancouver School Board's published catchment maps. A catchment gives priority, not a guaranteed seat, and French immersion and choice programs work differently. The district confirms catchment: check with its school locator.

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