1606 1212 Howe St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3085264

$578,000
Est. Mortgage $2,557/mo
1212 Howe
1 Beds
1 Baths
552 sqft
1047 $ /sqft
410.57 $ Maint. fee
2008 built
$578,000
Est. $2,557/mo with 20% down
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Property Details for 1606 1212 Howe Street

Welcome to this bright south-west facing 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in the heart of downtown Vancouver and offers an exceptional layout with the best of urban living. This well-designed unit offers separate living and dining areas, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and dark cabinetry, plus laminate flooring throughout. Enjoy your own private balcony with a sunny urban outlook. Located in a well-managed building, this home is perfect for first-time buyers or investors. Just steps to grocery stores, shopping, coffee shops, Fitness World, transit, and a short walk to English Bay. Affordable downtown living in an unbeatable location-don't miss this opportunity! Easy to Show , call for your private showing.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features None
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace 0
Heating Type Electric
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 1
Flooring Laminate, Tile
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Balcony
View Description CITY
Structures Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $578,000
Total Bedrooms 1
Total Bathrooms 1
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 552
Year Built 2008
Age Of Building 18
Building Type Apartment/Condo
Property Type Residential
Stories 1
Building Name 1212 Howe
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee $410.57
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Utility Type Community, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Underground, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces 1
Strata Restrictions Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites None
Units In Development 152

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth Feet
MLS® # R3085264
Area Vancouver West
Neighbourhood Downtown VW
City Vancouver
Postal Code V6Z 2M9
Gross Taxes $1,774.29
Zoning DD

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3085264 / Active 02-02-2026 $578,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Living Room 14'1 x 14'1 ft
Main Level Kitchen 7'8 x 7'8 ft
Main Level Primary Bedroom 9'11 x 9'11 ft
Main Level Patio 11'10 x 11'10 ft
Main Level Dining Room 5'2 x 5'2 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #3

Listed by: Royal Pacific Realty Corp.

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School
1.52 km
Elementary
Elsie Roy Elementary School
Average
0.69 km
6.1/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
Anchor Point Montessori
0.25 km
Secondary
Pattison School
0.4 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound Davie St @ Howe St
0.02 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn
0.51 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate
Average
Violent Crime Rate
Below Average
Property Crime Rate
Above Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
47%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average
4.8%
Owner Occupied
Average
72.8%
Employment Rate
Below Average
24.4%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise
Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise
Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise
Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines
Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
Unlikely
Flood Area
Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries
Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

38 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
May take longer
D
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $458,007
Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 0.51 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Possible — major road nearby
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How DOWNTOWN VW compares
This property
157 DOM
Listed
Downtown VW avg
Vancouver avg

1606 1212 Howe Street has a sell-speed score of 38/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 20.8% above comparable active properties in Downtown VW. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V6Z 2M9

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 2M9, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~4.1 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Vancouver currently sees ~1 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Schools NearBy

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance
Schools Near 1606 1212 Howe Street

Pre-computed routes from 1606 1212 Howe St, Vancouver, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
    13 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
    31 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
    38 min
  • Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
    30 min
  • YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
    31 min

By car (off-peak)

  • Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
    2 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
    13 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
    18 min
  • Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
    15 min
  • YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
    12 min

Calculate your commute

1606 1212 Howe St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.5 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 13 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound Davie St @ Howe St (0.02 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (98/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1606 1212 Howe Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 98

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 1606 1212 Howe Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 012-145-947).
Total Assessed Value (2026)
$532,000
-6.5% YoY
-1.4%/yr over 4 yr
2022 Value Trend 2026
Land
$396,000
Buildings
$136,000
Year Built
2008
Class
Comprehensive Development
Zoning
DD
Property Tax
$1,790
Year Land Improvements Total Assessed YOY Change
2026 $396,000 $136,000 $532,000
-6.5%
2025 $424,000 $145,000 $569,000
-1.9%
2024 $432,000 $148,000 $580,000
+0.2%
2023 $431,000 $148,000 $579,000
+2.7%
2022 $423,000 $141,000 $564,000

Mortgage Calculator for 1606 1212 Howe Street

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $148
Maintenance fee 0
Financing 80% of the $578,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $2,767/month in total estimated carrying costs, $148 property tax, $411 maintenance fee.
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Break Even Down Payment 0%
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This listing generates an estimated $2,086/month in rental income, leaving a -$737/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 47% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Downtown VW, Vancouver

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Based on 236 comparable active apartments/condos in Downtown VW, the average asking price is $611,942. This listing is priced 5.5% below the neighbourhood average.

Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

Listing Agent & Brokerage

Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver

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Walkability & Transit Near 1606 1212 Howe Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 98

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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