Condo
$799,900
13% under assessed1607 838 W HASTINGS STREET
Vancouver123 days on market
MLS® R3133553
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2 bed · 2 bath · 835 sq ft · 1 parking
Condo · Single Family · built 2005 · 21 days on market
Listed by Dennis Wang, Nu Stream Realty Inc.
Realtor's description
Experience elevated campus living at Westcott Commons built by renowned Polygon, Centrally located in the heart of UBC. Minutes walk to campus, transit, grocery, gym, facilities, etc. This stunning southeast corner 2-bed, 2-bath residence offers refined comfort with thoughtful finishes: granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and a cozy gas fireplace. The open-concept layout flows seamlessly to a private balcony overlooking a tranquil inner courtyard. Unit comes with one Parking stall. Call for your private showing today!
Property details
- Type
- Condo, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 835 sq ft
- Parking
- 1
- Year built
- 2005
- Property tax
- $2,625 / yr
- Strata fee
- $511 / mo ($0.61 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- Days on market
- 21
- MLS®
- R3166648
Features
- Central location
- Elevator
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- All
Monthly cost
$4,210/mo
Mortgage $3,481 · Tax $219 · Strata $511
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
- $2,364/mo
- After all costs
- −$2,071/mo
- Cap rate
- 2.1%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $3,481 · tax $219 · strata $511 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-bedroom in Metro 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
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Schools
Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board
- Elementary University Hill Elementaryhomes in this catchment
1.2 km away · 5395 Chancellor Blvd, Vancouver · 604-713-5350
- Secondary University Hill Secondaryhomes in this catchment
1.2 km away · 3228 Ross Dr, Vancouver · 604-713-8258
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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