
Vancouver · MLS® R3170111
221
1,264 sq ft · Condo · Single Family · built 1994 · 28 days on market
listed by Marilou Appleby, Dexter Realty
1500 Hornby (part of the 888 Beach complex) is synonymous with elegance and sophistication, where guests are welcomed through a lobby newer complexes only dream about. Meticulously maintained with an unbeatable location, steps away from shopping, restaurants, and the seawall. Stunning inner courtyard w/pond enhances the setting. The unit itself is thoughtfully designed, enjoying a serene outlook from both bedrooms with a southeast water VIEW from living areas. The open concept lends itself to entertaining, complete with fireplace, architectural detailing, hardwood throughout, and two balconies. Bike rooms, parking, and pets (1dog or 2cats).
found among the listing photos.
20% down at 4.34% fixed (Ratehub.ca), 25 years; tax from the listing; strata fee from the listing.
Costs: mortgage $5,877 · tax $379 · strata $993 · insurance ~$35 · vacancy 3% · upkeep 5%.
Rent is today's market rent for a 2-bedroom in Downtown, Vancouver: CMHC's average there ($3,258) raised by what new tenants pay against everyone in the Vancouver area, then down 0.8% with Vancouver's asking rents, 2025 Q4 → 2026 Q2. (CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025; CMHC Rental Market Report 2025, table 6.0 (rents on units that turned over to a new tenant); trend: Statistics Canada.) Houses usually rent for more than apartments. 25-year mortgage; rental purchases need at least 20% down.
Catchment schools, Vancouver School Board
1.4 km away · 1100 Bidwell St, Vancouver · 604-713-5055
1.7 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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Rapid transit: Yaletown–Roundhouse SkyTrain station, 800 m (about 12 min walk); Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain station, 1.3 km (about 20 min walk).
| year | assessed | est. tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,351,000 | $4,543 |
| 2025 | $1,348,000 | $4,200 |
Estimated tax up 8.2% from 2025 to 2026.
The listing shows $4,545 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.


the building's lot: 5,581 m² (60,073 sq ft) · PID 018-061-648. from ParcelMap BC; property lines are approximate, a survey is the legal boundary.
Rapid transit: Yaletown–Roundhouse SkyTrain station, 800 m (about 12 min walk); Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain station, 1.3 km (about 20 min walk).
Walkability 100/100 · Very walkable: most errands on foot
Within a 10 minute walk: 6 grocery stores, 104 places to eat or drink, 28 cafes, 19 parks and playgrounds, 1 school, 7 pharmacies, 32 transit stops.
mihom score from OpenStreetMap places, by straight line distance.
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