Condo
$799,900
13% under assessed1607 838 W HASTINGS STREET
Vancouver123 days on market
MLS® R3133553
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1 bed · 1 bath · 729 sq ft · 1 parking
Condo · Single Family · built 2004 · 30 days on market
Listed by Trina Hemstead, The Partners Real Estate
Realtor's description
Experience refined coastal living at Alvar, in sought-after BEACH DISTRICT! This beautifully renovated 1 BED + DEN home offers an elegant, open-concept layout in one of the BEST BUILDINGS in the area. Expansive windows flood the space with natural light, complementing the airy 9-foot ceilings and the sophisticated white interior feels warm, welcoming & effortlessly timeless! Storage is abundant with a huge pantry and storage locker. The den/office with built-ins creates the perfect work-from-home retreat. Cozy fireplace anchors the living space, adding charm & comfort. A/C, 1 parking and pet-friendly (2 pets), it's a dream! Building amenities include a BBQ, Gym, Media Room, Hot Tub.Over $100,000 spent on renovating this beautiful condo. Built by Concert!
Property details
- Type
- Condo, Single Family
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 729 sq ft
- Parking
- 1
- Year built
- 2004
- Property tax
- $2,535 / yr
- Strata fee
- $720 / mo ($0.99 / sq ft)
- Strata rules
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions, Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
- Days on market
- 30
- MLS®
- R3163563
Features
- Central location
- Elevator
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- Rentals Allowed With Restrictions
Monthly cost
$4,194/mo
Mortgage $3,263 · Tax $211 · Strata $720
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
- $1,890/mo
- After all costs
- −$2,490/mo
- Cap rate
- 1.2%
- yearly net rent ÷ price
Costs: mortgage $3,263 · tax $211 · strata $720 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent starts at CMHC's average for a 1-bedroom 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
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Schools
Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board
- Elementary Roberts Elementaryhomes in this catchment
1.2 km away · 1100 Bidwell St, Vancouver · 604-713-5055
- Secondary King George Secondaryhomes in this catchment
1.5 km 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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