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$438,000

202 1688 ROBSON STREET

Vancouver · MLS® R3169218

All units at 1688 Robson St →

1 bath · 418 sq ft · 1 parking

Condo · Single Family · built 1999 · 15 days on market

Listed by Mel Montgomery, RE/MAX Masters Realty

Realtor's description

Resort Living on Vancouver's most iconic locations! This CONCRETE low rise beauty sits in the best part of Robson Street (but not facing Robson!). Close to all of the amenities of the West End, Robson, English Bay and Coal Harbour. Walk the seawall everyday. Cross the street to Whole Foods or sample the worlds cuisine steps away in any direction. Large Sunny Deck on the same floor or enjoy the Pool, Whirlpool, Sauna, Gym a few floors down. All yours to enjoy without leaving the building! Inside, floor to ceiling wall of windows, serenely facing the beautiful mature green trees. Step through the double doors, onto your own private deck to enjoy some sun and fresh air. 1 Parking! 1 XL Storage! 1 Balcony! 2 Pets! Start living the lifestyle of your dreams, this home is ready for you!

Property details

Type: Condo, Single Family
Bathrooms: 1
Living area: 418 sq ft
Parking: 1
Year built: 1999
Property tax: $1,467 / yr
Strata fee: $428 / mo ($1.03 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 15
MLS®: R3169218

Buying in a building from 1982 to 2000: what to read first

Features

Central location
Elevator
Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
All

Floor plans

Found among the listing photos.

Price check

Typical for the area (+2.6%)

2026 assessment: $436,000 · asking is +0.5%
Price per sq ft: $1,048 vs $1,021 median for condos in Vancouver for sale (2037)

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 15 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 38 days; median for 2207 condos for sale; this one 15 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$436,000	$1,466
2025	$481,000	$1,498

Estimated tax down 2.1% from 2025 to 2026.

The listing shows $1,467 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

$2,459/mo

Mortgage $1,908 · Tax $122 · Strata $428

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

estimated payment

$1,908/ monthly

loan $350,400

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $87,60020%+ 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: $222,097
property transfer tax: $6,760; BC general rate
cash to close: $94,360; down + PTT
total paid: $572,497

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: $1,715/mo
After all costs: −$916/mo
Cap rate: 2.7%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $1,908 · tax $122 · strata $428 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a studio 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

The building's lot: 2,285 m² (24,596 sq ft) · PID 024-270-750. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board

Elementary Roberts Elementaryhomes in this catchment
500 m away · 1100 Bidwell St, Vancouver · 604-713-5055
Secondary King George Secondaryhomes in this catchment
200 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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