1 bed · 1 bath · 540 sq ft
Condo · Single Family · built 2016 · 25 days on market
Listed by Leo Chan, RE/MAX City Realty
Realtor's description
Highfloor 1 Bed + Solarium at 188 Keefer, a Westbank landmark in the heart of Chinatown. Approx. 540 sf, east-facing with unobstructed mountain views and views toward Metrotown. Tower Suite premium finishes: Miele & Blomberg appliances, custom back-painted glass backsplash, engineered hardwood flooring. Designed by W.T. Leung Architects, blending Chinatown's brick podium with a modern tower and moon-gate inspired entry. Amenities: gym, rooftop garden with BBQ, party room, bike storage. Steps to SkyTrain, Gastown, and Downtown - great for homeowners or investors.
Property details
- Type
- Condo, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 540 sq ft
- Parking
- 0
- Year built
- 2016
- Property tax
- $1,675 / yr
- Strata fee
- $431 / mo ($0.80 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- Days on market
- 25
- MLS®
- R3164974
Features
- Central location
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- All
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
- $2,112/mo
- After all costs
- −$837/mo
- Cap rate
- 3.2%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $2,174 · tax $140 · strata $431 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 1-bedroom in Downtown, 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 šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementaryhomes in this catchment
- Secondary Britannia Secondaryhomes in this catchment
2.1 km away · 1001 Cotton Dr, Vancouver · 604-713-8266
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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