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$829,000

301 689 ABBOTT STREET

Vancouver · MLS® R3162455

2 bed · 2 bath · 930 sq ft · 1 parking

Condo · Single Family · built 2009 · 29 days on market

Listed by Jacky Levi, Sotheby's International Realty Canada

Exceptional, one-of-a-kind, 2-bedroom corner unit located on the third floor with views of the private gardens and tranquil water features right outside your window. Nestled on the quiet side of the building, this home provides a serene escape from the city. A spacious open-concept kitchen that seamlessly flows into the living area, perfect for entertaining. The unit boasts two bedrooms, a solarium, and convenient in-suite storage, making it an ideal sanctuary for both relaxation and functionality. This unit comes fully furnished, providing a seamless transition into your new home. Previously rented on a short-term basis through a reputable local management company, it is a perfect turnkey solution. Comes with 1 parking & in-suite storage.

Type: Condo, Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 930 sq ft
Parking: 1
Year built: 2009
Property tax: $2,880 / yr
Strata fee: $588 / mo ($0.63 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed
Days on market: 29
MLS®: R3162455

Below typical for the area (-13%)

Price per sq ft: $891 vs $1,020 median for condos in Vancouver for sale (2065)

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.

Central location
Elevator
Pets Allowed
All

On market 29 days

Listed now: 41 days; median for 2065 condos for sale; this one 29 days

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

FloodplainNo
Not within a designated floodplain on the provincial floodplain maps. These maps are historical and don't cover every river or the coast.
Source: Province of BC, Mapped Floodplains in BC
Agricultural Land ReserveNo
Not inside the Agricultural Land Reserve on the provincial map.
Source: Agricultural Land Commission, ALR boundary
HeritageNo
Not on the BC Register of Historic Places or in a heritage conservation area.
Source: BC Heritage Branch, historic places and conservation areas

From public government maps, matched to the listing's map pin. Maps can be out of date or miss a lot line; confirm with the municipality.

Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board

Elementary šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementaryhomes in this catchment
Secondary Britannia Secondaryhomes in this catchment
2.6 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.

$4,440/mo

Mortgage $3,612 · Tax $240 · Strata $588

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

estimated payment

$3,612/ monthly

loan $663,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $165,80020%+ down: no mortgage insuranceinterest rate4.34%Rates from Ratehub.ca (best 5-year fixed and variable), checked Oct 7, 2026. Semi-annual compounding; your lender's rate may differ.amortizationpayment frequency

total interest: $420,362
property transfer tax: $14,580; BC general rate
cash to close: $180,380; down + PTT
total paid: $1,083,562

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.

Rent: $3,258/mo
After all costs: −$1,477/mo
Cap rate: 3.1%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $3,612 · tax $240 · strata $588 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.

Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 2-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

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