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$859,000

1835 STAINSBURY AVENUE

Vancouver · MLS® R3165075

2 bed · 1 bath · 732 sq ft · 1 parking

Townhouse · Single Family · built 2008 · 25 days on market

Listed by Molly Lowe, Engel & Volkers Vancouver

Realtor's description

Welcome to The Works, a highly desirable and family-friendly community in the heart of Commercial Drive. This bright 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom townhome offers a private walk-up entrance, open-concept living and dining, and great natural light throughout. The stylish kitchen features S/S appliances and a gas range, while a large picture window brings plenty of light into the main living space. A wonderful home for a young family, couple or anyone looking for more space in a vibrant, connected neighbourhood. Enjoy a proactive, well-managed and community-minded strata, with parks, schools, transit, Trout Lake and community centre all just steps away. Includes 1 parking, 1 storage locker, pet friendly strata! Open Sunday 1-3pm.

Property details

Type: Townhouse, Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Living area: 732 sq ft
Parking: 1
Year built: 2008
Property tax: $2,516 / yr
Strata fee: $321 / mo ($0.44 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 25
MLS®: R3165075

Features

Central location
Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
All

Price check

Above typical for the area (+14%)

2026 assessment: $748,000 · asking is +15%
Price per sq ft: $1,173 vs $1,027 median for townhouses in Vancouver for sale (476)

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 25 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 45 days; median for 494 townhouses for sale; this one 25 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$748,000	$2,515
2025	$749,000	$2,333

Estimated tax up 7.8% from 2025 to 2026.

The listing shows $2,516 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

$4,273/mo

Mortgage $3,743 · Tax $210 · Strata $321

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

estimated payment

$3,743/ monthly

loan $687,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $171,80020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 9, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $435,574
property transfer tax: $15,180; BC general rate
cash to close: $186,980; down + PTT
total paid: $1,122,774

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: $2,512/mo
After all costs: −$2,137/mo
Cap rate: 2.2%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $3,743 · tax $210 · strata $321 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-bedroom in Mount Pleasant/Renfrew Heights, 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: 3,392 m² (36,511 sq ft) · PID 027-557-227. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board

Elementary Selkirk Elementaryhomes in this catchment
300 m away · 1750 22nd Ave E, Vancouver · 604-713-4650
Secondary Gladstone Secondaryhomes in this catchment
600 m away · 4105 Gladstone St, Vancouver · 604-713-8288

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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