1503 1251 CARDERO STREET
Vancouver · MLS® R3161117
1 bed · 1 bath · 592 sq ft · 1 parking
Condo · Single Family · built 1965 · 35 days on market
Listed by Ryan Dash, eXp Realty
Realtor's description
Freshly installed flooring gives this bright 15th-floor one-bedroom at Surfcest a clean, contemporary feel and an inviting foundation for life in the West End. Generous windows elevate the interior further, framing extraordinary views across English Bay, the mountains and the city skyline-an outlook that becomes especially memorable at sunset. The home includes parking and storage, along with access to Surfcrest´s indoor swimming pool. All of this is set in an unbeatable location just steps from English Bay Beach, the Seawall, Stanley Park and the shops, cafés and restaurants of Denman and Davie. A compelling leasehold opportunity where the home, the lifestyle and an unforgettable view come together.
Property details
- Type
- Condo, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 592 sq ft
- Parking
- 1
- Year built
- 1965
- Strata fee
- $871 / mo ($1.47 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Pets not Allowed, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- Days on market
- 35
- MLS®
- R3161117
Features
- Central location
- Elevator
- Pets not Allowed
- Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- Refrigerator
- Stove
Monthly cost
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; strata fee from the listing.
If you rented it out
- Rent
- $1,890/mo
- After all costs
- −$627/mo
- Cap rate
- 3.0%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $1,460 · strata $871 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 1-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
300 m away · 1100 Bidwell St, Vancouver · 604-713-5055
- Secondary King George Secondaryhomes in this catchment
600 m 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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