206 1688 E 8th Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3116132

$449,800
Est. Mortgage $1,990/mo
La Residenza
1 Beds
1 Baths
639 sqft
704 $ /sqft
567.79 $ Maint. fee
1997 built
13.2% price reduction
$449,800
$518,000
Est. $1,990/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 206 1688 E 8th Avenue

13.2% price reduction

WOW Sharp price reduction! Seller wants it SOLD! Bright 1 Bed & Bath just steps to SkyTrain and the vibrant energy of COMMERCIAL DRIVE! This functional 639 sq ft home features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the spacious living room with natural light, cozy gas fireplace, and an open-concept kitchen with pantry/office nook. Stainless steel appliances, laminate flooring throughout, and IN-SUITE LAUNDRY add everyday convenience. Bedroom is on the QUIET SIDE for ultimate sleeping comfort. This is a RAIN-SCREENED, pet- and rental-friendly building with 1 parking and storage included. Ideal for first-time buyers or savvy investors!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features None
Interior Features Elevator, Storage
Fireplace 1
Heating Type Baseboard, Electric
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 1
Flooring Laminate
Foundation Block

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Balcony
Roof Other
Structures Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $449,800
Total Bedrooms 1
Total Bathrooms 1
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 639
Year Built 1997
Age Of Building 29
Building Type Apartment/Condo
Property Type Residential
Stories 1
Building Amenities Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Building Name La Residenza
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee $567.79
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Underground, Rear Access
Total Parking Spaces 1
Strata Restrictions Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth Feet
MLS® # R3116132
Area Vancouver East
Neighbourhood Grandview Woodland
City Vancouver
Postal Code V5N 1T5
Gross Taxes $1,808.6
Zoning C-3A

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3116132 / Active 04-27-2026 $449,800
R3100268 / Terminated 03-16-2026 $529,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Foyer 5'11 x 5'11 ft
Main Level Bedroom 10'11 x 10'11 ft
Main Level Kitchen 8'9 x 8'9 ft
Main Level Den 5'3 x 5'3 ft
Main Level Eating Area 10'5 x 10'5 ft
Main Level Living Room 14'10 x 14'10 ft
Main Level Laundry 2'6 x 2'6 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #4

Listed by: Keller Williams Bold Realty

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

Elementary
Grandview Elementary School
0.46 km
Secondary
Vancouver Technical Secondary School
6.85 km

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

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Stratford Hall School
0.63 km
Elementary, Secondary
Stratford Hall School
0.63 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Commercial Dr @ N Grandview Hwy
0.04 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Commercial-Broadway Stn
0.12 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
39.1%
No Certificate/Degree
Average
13.3%
Owner Occupied
Average
66.8%
Employment Rate
Below Average
46%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise
Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise
Possible
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

56 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
B
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $449,800
Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Possible — near transit
Road / Highway noise
Possible — major road nearby
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How GRANDVIEW WOODLAND compares
This property
73 DOM
Listed
Grandview Woodland avg
Vancouver avg

206 1688 E 8th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 56/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced in line with comparable active properties in Grandview Woodland. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V5N 1T5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5N 1T5, 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 (~0.6 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 206 1688 E 8th Avenue

Pre-computed routes from 206 1688 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Commercial-Broadway → Waterfront
    13 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Commercial-Broadway → Metrotown
    13 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Commercial-Broadway → Production Way
    20 min
  • Richmond Centre via Commercial-Broadway → Brighouse
    38 min
  • YVR Airport via Commercial-Broadway → YVR-Airport
    39 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

206 1688 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.1 km from Commercial-Broadway, with a 13 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Commercial Dr @ N Grandview Hwy (0.04 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (92/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 206 1688 E 8th Avenue

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 92

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
81

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 206 1688 E 8th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 023-830-484).
Total Assessed Value (2026)
$562,000
-3.1% YoY
+0.0%/yr over 4 yr
2022 Value Trend 2026
Land
$432,000
Buildings
$130,000
Year Built
1997
Class
Commercial
Zoning
C-3A
Property Tax
$1,891
Year Land Improvements Total Assessed YOY Change
2026 $432,000 $130,000 $562,000
-3.1%
2025 $446,000 $134,000 $580,000
-1.2%
2024 $451,000 $136,000 $587,000
-2.2%
2023 $461,000 $139,000 $600,000
+6.8%
2022 $414,000 $148,000 $562,000

Mortgage Calculator for 206 1688 E 8th Avenue

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $151
Maintenance fee 567.79
Financing 80% of the $449,800 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $2,437/month in total estimated carrying costs, $151 property tax, $568 maintenance fee.
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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.
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Investment Cashflow Calculator

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Break Even Down Payment 0%
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This listing generates an estimated $1,709/month in rental income, leaving a -$780/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 57% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Grandview Woodland, Vancouver

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Based on 4 comparable active apartments/condos in Grandview Woodland, the average asking price is $543,133. This listing is priced 17.2% below the neighbourhood average. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (13.2% price reduction) based on its competitive pricing and market demand.

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 206 1688 E 8th Avenue

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 92

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
81

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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