403 71 E PENDER STREET
Vancouver · MLS® R3148504
2 bed · 1 bath · 949 sq ft · 1 parking
Condo · Single Family · built 2008 · 78 days on market
Listed by Mary Cleaver, Stilhavn Real Estate Services
Realtor's description
Welcome to The East, a rarely available boutique residence with only 20 homes in the heart of Vancouver´s historic Chinatown. This spacious south-facing 2 bedroom suite is accessed through a tranquil open-air courtyard and blends modern design with urban character. The European-inspired kitchen features stainless steel appliances, built-in oven, gas range, stone slab countertops, and high-gloss cabinetry. Spa-inspired bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, plus in-suite laundry and generous storage. Stunning covered patio overlooks the peaceful Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, with sliding glass panels for year-round indoor-outdoor living. Steps to acclaimed restaurants, cafes, transit, Gastown, and downtown. Huge contingency fund and includes parking, locker, pets and Airbnb ok.
Property details
- Type
- Condo, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 949 sq ft
- Parking
- 1
- Year built
- 2008
- Property tax
- $2,526 / yr
- Strata fee
- $932 / mo ($0.98 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Pets Allowed
- Days on market
- 78
- MLS®
- R3148504
Features
- Central location
- Elevator
- Wheelchair access
- Pets Allowed
- All
Monthly cost
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
- $3,258/mo
- After all costs
- −$1,007/mo
- Cap rate
- 3.4%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $2,828 · tax $210 · strata $932 · 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
Schools
Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board
- Elementary šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementaryhomes in this catchment
- Secondary Britannia Secondaryhomes in this catchment
2.3 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.
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