1685 Nelson St, Vancouver BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3135299

$3,495,000
Est. Mortgage $15,462/mo
Nelson
3 Beds
4 Baths
2132 sqft
1639 $ /sqft
0 $ Maint. fee
2026 built
$3,495,000
Est. $15,462/mo with 20% down
Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver
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Property Details for 1685 Nelson Street

1685 NELSON invites you into a truly exceptional heritage residence, artfully blending historic character with sophisticated modern design in the heart of the scenic West End. This exquisite 3-bedroom home w/ den & media room is rich in intricate detailing thruout, offering timeless elegance at every turn.A beautifully curated open-concept living space showcases jewel-toned stained glass windows and an extraordinary chef’s kitchen with adjoining dining area, framed by expansive windows that fill the home with natural light & tree-lined views.Premium appliances elevate the space with effortless refinement.O/H 9’4 ceilings, herringbone oak flooring, custom millwork, crown molding, A/C. A generous familyrm w/bar area opens on to a spectacular rooftop deck. Every detail thougtfully considered.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features None
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler
Interior Features Wet Bar
Fireplace 1
Heating Type Radiant
Cooling Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 1
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Garden, Balcony, Private Yard
View Description Beautiful green trees
Roof Asphalt
Structures Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $3,495,000
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Bathrooms 4
Full Bathrooms 4
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 2132
Year Built 2026
Age Of Building 0
Building Type Townhouse
Property Type Residential
Architecture Style 3 Storey
Stories 3
Building Name Nelson
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee 0
Community Features Restaurant, Shopping Nearby
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Carport Single, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces 1
Strata Restrictions Pets Allowed
Pet Restrictions Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Units In Development 4

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth Feet
MLS® # R3135299
Area Vancouver West
Neighbourhood West End VW
City Vancouver
Postal Code V6G 1M3
Gross Taxes 0
Zoning RM-5A RES

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3135299 / Active 06-11-2026 $3,495,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Foyer 9'7 x 9'7 ft
Main Level Living Room 13'10 x 13'10 ft
Main Level Den 10' x 10' ft
Main Level Kitchen 14'1 x 14'1 ft
Main Level Dining Room 11'10 x 11'10 ft
Above Level Bedroom 11'1 x 11'1 ft
Above Level Primary Bedroom 11'5 x 11'5 ft
Above Level Family Room 20'11 x 20'11 ft
Above Level Bedroom 10'2 x 10'2 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #3
Above Level No #4
Above Level Yes #4
Above Level No #3

Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd. & 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.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
King George Secondary School
Average
0.17 km
6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Roberts Elementary School
Average
0.2 km
6/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
Madrona School
Above Average
1.43 km
8.3/10
Secondary
Pattison High School
1.19 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Denman St @ Barclay St
0.2 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Burrard Stn
1.27 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
42.4%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average
8.3%
Owner Occupied
Below Average
48.8%
Employment Rate
Below Average
25.9%

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

No data
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
Price competition grade
No comparable data
Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 1.27 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 WEST END VW compares
This property
28 DOM
Listed
West End VW avg
Vancouver avg

1685 Nelson Street has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6G 1M3

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6G 1M3, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 3.9 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: North Vancouver Mahon Park, North Vancouver (~5.5 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.1 — 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 1685 Nelson Street

Pre-computed routes from 1685 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Burrard → Waterfront
    20 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Burrard → Metrotown
    34 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Burrard → Production Way
    41 min
  • Richmond Centre via Burrard → Brighouse
    45 min
  • YVR Airport via Burrard → YVR-Airport
    46 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1685 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.3 km from Burrard, with a 20 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Denman St @ Barclay St (0.2 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (83/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1685 Nelson Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 99

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 83

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
99

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Mortgage Calculator for 1685 Nelson Street

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $0
Maintenance fee 0
A 20% down payment of $699,000 on this $3,495,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $13,349/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $13,349/month.
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With $7,636/month in estimated rental income against $13,411/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$5,775/month. A 55% down payment would reach break-even.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — West End VW, Vancouver

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Based on 2 comparable active townhouses in West End VW, the average asking price is $3,622,000. This listing is priced 3.5% 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 1685 Nelson Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 99

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 83

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
99

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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