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Welcome to The Electra! This solid BC Hydro building was upgraded into condos with 3 fast, modern elevators. Steps to groceries, restaurants, theatres, YMCA, Robson shops and a short walk to beaches/Stanley Park, this rarely available upper floor NW corner (larger) 1 bedroom features a great layout with full-width, sound-proof windows that flood the space with natural light, city, mountain, and English Bay views. Amenities include 3 affordable guest suites, gym, sauna, ping-pong, bike room, and a spacious lounge with library, full kitchen, billiards, and BBQ patio with sun loungers. Steps from your unit is a large storage locker and free shared laundry. No pets, but short-term rentals OK with approval and a valid city license. Fees include heat, hot water and A/C for cool, quiet summers!
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Elevator, Guest Suite, Storage |
| Heating Type | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air, Air Conditioning |
| Laundry | Common Area |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Laminate, Tile |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | No Outdoor Area |
|---|---|
| View Description | City & Mountains |
| Roof | Torch-On |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
| Price | $599,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Bathrooms | 1 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 616 |
| Year Built | 1995 |
| Age Of Building | 31 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal |
| Building Name | Electra |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $647.63 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | None |
| Total Parking Spaces | 0 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Not Allowed,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns |
| Pet Restrictions | No Cats, No Dogs, No |
| Rental Restrictions | 100 |
| Units In Development | 242 |
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
|---|---|
| MLS® # | R3141343 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Downtown VW |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6Z 2S1 |
| Gross Taxes | $1,892.79 |
| Zoning | CD-1 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 10'11 x 10'11 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 11'0 x 11'0 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 15'09 x 15'09 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 7'01 x 7'01 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 10'0 x 10'0 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd. & Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
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.
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1607 989 Nelson Street has a sell-speed score of 32/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 41.6% 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.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 2S1, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~4.2 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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.
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1607 989 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.5 km from Vancouver City Centre, with a 11 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Burrard St @ Nelson St (0.08 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $438,000 | $161,000 | $599,000 |
-1.3%
|
| 2025 | $444,000 | $163,000 | $607,000 |
-4.1%
|
| 2024 | $463,000 | $170,000 | $633,000 |
-2.2%
|
| 2023 | $473,000 | $174,000 | $647,000 |
+1.9%
|
| 2022 | $467,000 | $168,000 | $635,000 | — |
Based on 77 comparable active apartments/condos in Downtown VW, the average asking price is $513,835. This listing is priced 16.6% above the neighbourhood average.
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