509 Union St, Vancouver BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3136047

$799,000
Est. Mortgage $3,535/mo
Morton House
1 Beds
1 Baths
929 sqft
860 $ /sqft
348 $ Maint. fee
2005 built
$799,000
Est. $3,535/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 509 Union Street

Morton House is a hidden Strathcona GEM, located on a quiet bike path on a Pretty Tree-lined Strt. Beautifully converted into 4 distinct homes in 2005, this heritage residence blends thoughtful design w/timeless character.TOP-floor, 2-level home is filled w/LIGHT & warmth, offering generous space while preserving its historic charm. A SUN-filled living room w/S-facing window & cozy fireplace invites lingering mornings.The gourmet kitchen & dining area open to a W-facing balcony, perfect for golden hour unwinding. Upstairs, soaring ceilings & skylights create an architectural haven,filling the BEDROOM & OFFICE/DEN in natural light. UPDATES incl stove, DW, W/D, HW tank. Enjoy urban convenience, mins to DT, steps to cafés, breweries, transit & the new St. Paul’s Hospital.

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Balcony
View Description TREE LINED STREET
Roof Asphalt
Structures Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $799,000
Total Bedrooms 1
Total Bathrooms 1
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 929
Year Built 2005
Age Of Building 21
Building Type Townhouse
Property Type Residential
Stories 2
Building Amenities Trash, Maintenance Grounds
Building Name Morton House
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee $348
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby Trash, Maintenance Grounds
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Open, Other
Total Parking Spaces 1
Strata Restrictions Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Units In Development 4

Lot & Land

MLS® # R3136047
Area Vancouver East
Neighbourhood Strathcona
City Vancouver
Postal Code V6A 2B7
Gross Taxes $2,931.18
Zoning RT-3

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3136047 / Active 06-15-2026 $799,000
R3114633 / Terminated 04-22-2026 $849,900
R3108184 / Terminated 04-07-2026 $899,000
R3088276 / Terminated 02-09-2026 $928,900
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Living Room 13'6 x 13'6 ft
Main Level Dining Room 11'4 x 11'4 ft
Main Level Kitchen 8'6 x 8'6 ft
Main Level Other 9'5 x 9'5 ft
Above Level Bedroom 15'0 x 15'0 ft
Above Level Den 17'4 x 17'4 ft
Above Level Laundry 11'10 x 11'10 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #4

Listed by: Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. & Rennie & Associates 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
Britannia Community Secondary School
Average
1.64 km
5/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School
Below Average
1.65 km
2.1/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Francis Xavier
Above Average
1.24 km
9.6/10
Secondary
Columbia College
0.7 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Prior St @ Jackson Ave
0.13 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Main Street Stn
0.73 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Average
27.9%
No Certificate/Degree
Above Average
25.6%
Owner Occupied
Average
65%
Employment Rate
Average
55.2%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise
Unlikely
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 — 0.73 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Unlikely
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How STRATHCONA compares
This property
24 DOM
Listed
Strathcona avg
Vancouver avg

509 Union 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 V6A 2B7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6A 2B7, 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 (~2.2 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 509 Union Street

Pre-computed routes from 509 Union St, Vancouver, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Main Street → Waterfront
    18 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Main Street → Metrotown
    24 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Main Street → Production Way
    31 min
  • Richmond Centre via Main Street → Brighouse
    43 min
  • YVR Airport via Main Street → YVR-Airport
    44 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

509 Union St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.7 km from Main Street, with a 18 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Prior St @ Jackson Ave (0.13 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (91/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 509 Union Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 91

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
94

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 509 Union Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 026-221-128).
Total Assessed Value (2026)
$944,000
+0.4% YoY
+2.6%/yr over 4 yr
2022 Value Trend 2026
Land
$811,000
Buildings
$133,000
Year Built
1921
Class
Residential
Zoning
RT-3
Property Tax
$3,176
Year Land Improvements Total Assessed YOY Change
2026 $811,000 $133,000 $944,000
+0.4%
2025 $808,000 $132,000 $940,000
+1.8%
2024 $793,000 $130,000 $923,000
+1.5%
2023 $781,000 $128,000 $909,000
+6.6%
2022 $718,000 $135,000 $853,000

Mortgage Calculator for 509 Union Street

/month
Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $244
Maintenance fee 348
A 20% down payment of $159,800 on this $799,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $3,052/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $3,644/month, $244 property tax, $348 maintenance fee.
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Break Even Down Payment 0%
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With $2,732/month in estimated rental income against $3,694/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$962/month. A 46% down payment would reach break-even.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Strathcona, Vancouver

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Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Vancouver, similar townhouses average $802,833 across 7 active listings — this listing is 0.5% below the Vancouver 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 509 Union Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 91

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
94

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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