A true showpiece loft with undeniable cool factor. This rare south-facing residence offers panoramic views of False Creek, the city skyline, and Mount Baker-one of Metropolis' most iconic lofts. The 952 sq ft. two-level, 1 bedroom+ flex, 2 bath home has been fully reimagined with a sophisticated renovation that blends design and function. Soaring 16 ft. ceilings and wall-to-wall windows flood the space with light. A custom cantilevered staircase with glass-floor extension anchors the home, alongside Remplus glass doors, lighting by Louis Poulsen and Bocci, premium appliances, and Blu Bathworks fixtures. Set along a treelined stretch of Richards Street, this boutique building offers direct access to a grocery store, fitness centre, and salon. Open house Sat & Sun, Feb 14 & 15, 12-2PM
General Info
Price
$999,900
Total Bedrooms
1
Total Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Floor Area Total (sqft)
952
Lot Size
-
Lot Size Depth
Feet
Lot Size Frontage
-
Basement
None
Basement Features
-
Property Metrics
Year Built
1998
Age Of Building
28
Building Type
Apartment/Condo
Property Type
Residential
Architecture Style
Loft/Warehouse Conv.
Stories
2
Appliances Included
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Building Amenities
Exercise Centre, Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Management
Building Features
-
Structures
Multi Family, Residential Attached
Additional Details
MLS® #
R3083789
Building Name
The Metropolis
Area
Vancouver West
Neighbourhood
Yaletown
City
Vancouver
Postal Code
V6B 6M6
Price per Sqft
$1,050
Gross Taxes
$2,952.99
Ownership Type
Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee
$594.37
Amenities Nearby
Exercise Centre, Trash, Gas, Hot Water, Management
Heating & Cooling
Fireplace
1
Heating Type
Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
Utilities
Utility Type
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer
Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)
Public
Parking
Parking Type
Underground, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces
1
Rooms
Floor
Type
Dimensions
Main Level
Living Room
8'11 x 8'11 ft
Main Level
Dining Room
12'2 x 12'2 ft
Main Level
Kitchen
12'2 x 12'2 ft
Above Level
Bedroom
14'4 x 14'4 ft
Above Level
Den
7'9 x 7'9 ft
Bathrooms
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Main Level
No
#4
Above Level
Yes
#3
Listed by: Engel & Volkers Vancouver & Engel & Volkers Vancouver
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.
Neighborhood & Transit Info
Public Schools
Secondary
King George Secondary School
1.81 km
Elementary
Elsie Roy Elementary School
Average
0.4 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
0.47 km
Secondary
Pattison High School
0.6 km
Closest Transit
Bus Stop
Eastbound Davie St @ Richards St
0.06 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn
0.21 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
Local Info
Estimated Mortgage Calculator
/month
Principal & Interest
Property Taxes$246
Maintenance fee0
With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $4,659/month in total housing costs on this $999,900 property — $3,819 mortgage payment, $246 property tax, $594 maintenance fee.
All figures are informational estimates by Estateblock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.
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Mortgage Payment
Monthly Payment
Break Even Down Payment0%
Based on $3,599/month estimated rent and $4,722/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$1,123/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 44%.
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Among 16 similar active listings in Yaletown, the average price is $843,297. At $999,900, this listing is priced 18.6% above the local average and 25.1% above the city-wide benchmark.
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
Property FAQs
What are the closest top-rated schools to 2008 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC?
The closest top-rated schools are King George Secondary School and Elsie Roy Elementary School.
Is 2008 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC in a flood zone?
Flood risk status: No.
What is the estimated monthly mortgage and strata fee for 2008 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC?
With a standard down payment, the estimated monthly mortgage is approximately $5,999.
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