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$974,000

309 27 ALEXANDER STREET

Vancouver · MLS® R3171146

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2 bed · 2 bath · 1,107 sq ft · 1 parking

Condo · Single Family · built 1997 · 8 days on market

Listed by James Litman, Century 21 In Town Realty

Realtor's description

Welcome to the Alexis, one of Gastown's most sought-after heritage loft buildings. This exceptional two-level home offers refined loft living with spectacular North Shore mountain views through dramatic 17-ft floor-to-ceiling windows. The spacious upper-level primary bedroom easily accommodates a king-size bed, while the versatile main-floor den with a Murphy bed is ideal for guests or a home office. Beautifully renovated with designer lighting, new flooring, tile, fresh paint, a custom gas fireplace mantle (2023), and spa-inspired bathrooms with a 76" soaker tub, rainfall showers, and LED smart mirrors. Updated windows and piping. Enjoy the rooftop BBQ patio with panoramic city, water, and mountain views, just steps from Gastown's finest restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and nightlife.

Property details

Type: Condo, Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Living area: 1,107 sq ft
Parking: 1
Year built: 1997
Property tax: $3,212 / yr
Strata fee: $878 / mo ($0.79 / sq ft)
Strata rules: Pets Allowed With Restrictions
Days on market: 8
MLS®: R3171146

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Features

Central location
Treed
Elevator
Pets Allowed With Restrictions
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Price check

Below typical for the area (-14%)

2026 assessment: $942,000 · asking is +3.4%
Price per sq ft: $880 vs $1,021 median for condos in Vancouver for sale (2043)

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 8 days · no price changes so far

The market here

Listed now: 38 days; median for 2210 condos for sale; this one 8 days

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

Property tax by year

Year	Assessed	Est. tax
2026	$942,000	$3,168
2025	$1,030,000	$3,209

Estimated tax down 1.3% from 2025 to 2026.

The listing shows $3,212 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

$5,389/mo

Mortgage $4,244 · Tax $268 · Strata $878

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

estimated payment

$4,244/ monthly

loan $779,200

25-year amortization

down payment20% · $194,80020%+ 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: $493,887
property transfer tax: $17,480; BC general rate
cash to close: $212,280; down + PTT
total paid: $1,273,087

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: $3,258/mo
After all costs: −$2,427/mo
Cap rate: 2.2%; yearly net rent ÷ price

Rent / moDown payment %Rate %

Costs: mortgage $4,244 · tax $268 · strata $878 · 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

Location

The building's lot: 22,548 m² (242,704 sq ft) · PID 026-183-919. From ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.

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Schools

Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board

Elementary šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementaryhomes in this catchment
Secondary Britannia Secondaryhomes in this catchment
2.5 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.

Good to know

Heritage
This address is on the Community Heritage Register (Vancouver) as "27 Alexander Street". Exterior changes can need a heritage permit, and some heritage homes qualify for grants or incentives; the municipality can confirm.
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.

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