2 bed · 2 bath · 1,060 sq ft · 1 parking
Condo · Single Family · built 2004 · 164 days on market
Listed by Leo Zheng, Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty
Realtor's description
Waterfront living at its absolute finest. This stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home at ALVAR offers unobstructed southwest views over English Bay. Fully renovated down to the studs with exceptional craftsmanship and premium finishes throughout, the residence features an open-concept kitchen with a large granite island, waterfall countertops, Bosch appliances including a gas range, and custom solid wood cabinetry. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture breathtaking views from the kitchen, living room, dining area, and private balcony. Enjoy year-round comfort in this upscale building with air conditioning, plus 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker. A rare opportunity to experience luxurious resort-style waterfront living.
Property details
- Type
- Condo, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,060 sq ft
- Parking
- 1
- Year built
- 2004
- Property tax
- $4,718 / yr
- Strata fee
- $1,037 / mo ($0.98 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Adult Oriented, Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- Days on market
- 164
- MLS®
- R3116824
Features
- Central location
- Adult Oriented
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- All
- Oven - Built-In
Monthly cost
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
If you rented it out
- Rent
- $2,874/mo
- After all costs
- −$5,173/mo
- Cap rate
- 1.0%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $6,352 · tax $393 · strata $1,037 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-bedroom in West End, 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
Schools
Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board
- Elementary Roberts Elementaryhomes in this catchment
1.2 km away · 1100 Bidwell St, Vancouver · 604-713-5055
- Secondary King George Secondaryhomes in this catchment
1.5 km away · 1755 Barclay St, Vancouver · 604-713-8999
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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