2 595 E 49th Avenue

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$550,000

2 595 E 49th Avenue

Vancouver · MLS® R3177905

645 sq ft · 4,856 sq ft lot · Townhouse · Single Family · built 2026 · 2 days on market

listed by T.J. Almodovar, Macdonald Realty

realtor's description

Positioned in a connected East Vancouver location, this contemporary two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence by Alabaster Homes blends intentional design with everyday functionality. Bright interiors are framed by expansive windows that fill the home with natural light throughout the day. The sleek kitchen features custom millwork cabinetry, quartz countertops & integrated Fisher & Paykel appliances. Engineered hardwood flooring, design-forward tile, air conditioning & in-suite laundry, & crawlspace storage contribute to a polished living experience. Walk to your favourite café, local grocers, and green spaces, with convenient transit connections to UBC, downtown, and Metrotown.

property details

type: Townhouse, Single Family
bedrooms: 2
bathrooms: 1
living area: 645 sq ft
lot: 4,856 sq ft
parking: 0
year built: 2026
strata rules: Pets Allowed
days on market: 2
MLS®: R3177905

features

Central location
Private setting
Pets Allowed
All

the market here

listed now: 46 days; median for 476 townhouses for sale; this one 2 days

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

property tax by year

year	assessed	est. tax
2026	$1,984,000	$6,672

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

$2,396/mo

Mortgage $2,396

20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years.

estimated payment

$2,396/ monthly

loan $440,000

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $110,00020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 25, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $278,889
property transfer tax: $0; $9,000 less $9,000 newly built exemption
cash to close: $110,000; down + PTT
total paid: $718,889

first-time buyernewly builtforeign national

Estimates only. Rates change daily and lenders qualify at the stress-test rate. Talk to a mortgage broker before you offer. Transfer tax: 1% to $200k, 2% to $2M, 3% to $3M, 5% above. First-time buyers pay nothing on the first $500k for homes up to $835k (phasing out by $860k); newly built homes are exempt up to $1.1M (phasing out by $1.15M). Both need Canadian citizenship or permanent residence and other conditions; the 20% foreign buyer tax applies in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, the Capital Region, Central Okanagan and Nanaimo.

if you rented it out

rent: $2,670/mo
after all costs: −$115/mo
cap rate: 5.0%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $2,396 · insurance ~$175 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in Southeast Vancouver, Vancouver: CMHC's average there ($2,359) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Vancouver area, then down 0.8% with Vancouver's asking rents, 2025 Q4 → 2026 Q2. (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025; CMHC Rental Market Report 2025, table 6.0 (rents on units that turned over to a new tenant); trend: Statistics Canada.) 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: 451 m² (4,855 sq ft). from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Rapid transit: Langara-49th Avenue SkyTrain station, 1.7 km (about 27 min walk); Oakridge-41st Avenue SkyTrain station, 1.9 km (about 30 min walk).

schools

Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board

Elementary Henderson Elementaryhomes in this catchment
400 m away · 451 53rd Ave E, Vancouver · 604-713-4837
Secondary John Oliver Secondaryhomes in this catchment
700 m away · 530 41st Ave E, Vancouver · 604-713-8938

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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