816 168 Powell St, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3137925

$438,000
Est. Mortgage $1,938/mo
Smart
1 Beds
1 Baths
565 sqft
775 $ /sqft
470.07 $ Maint. fee
2009 built
28.65% cheaper than comparables
$438,000
Est. $1,938/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 816 168 Powell Street

28.65% cheaper than comparables

Built by Concord Pacific. Smart building is a low rise modern complex with easy access to historical Gastown. Steps to great dining spots, Seabus and nearby Convention Centre. Open concept 1 bedroom 1 bathroom with great layout allowing maximum use of space. Unit has floor to ceiling window which bring in natural light. In-suite laundry. Building has exercise room, bike room, garbage room and care taker. Located in Downtown District of Vancouver and 15 min walk to skytrain and Seabus to northshore. Building is well-maintained, great for investor looking for good rental income considering the proximity to major office downtown core. Great home to buy for buyer who want to live near workplace due to easy access by bike, or walk to downtown area. Lots of festibals all summer round in Gastown.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features None
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Fireplace 0
Heating Type Baseboard, Electric
# of Kitchens 1
Flooring Laminate
Foundation Block

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Balcony
Roof Other
Structures Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $438,000
Total Bedrooms 1
Total Bathrooms 1
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 565
Year Built 2009
Age Of Building 17
Building Type Apartment/Condo
Property Type Residential
Stories 5
Building Amenities Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Caretaker, Electricity, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management
Building Name Smart
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee $470.07
Community Features Adult Oriented, Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Concierge, Caretaker, Electricity, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type None
Total Parking Spaces 0
Strata Restrictions Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed,Smoking Restrictions
Pet Restrictions Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (One), Yes
Rental Restrictions 25
Rental Suites None

Lot & Land

Lot Size 565
Lot Size Depth Feet
MLS® # R3137925
Area Vancouver East
Neighbourhood Downtown VE
City Vancouver
Postal Code V6A 0B2
Gross Taxes $1,339.86
Zoning HA-2

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3137925 / Active 06-17-2026 $438,000
R3052499 / Expired 09-25-2025 $410,000
R2954541 / Expired 01-07-2025 $420,000
R2886389 / Expired 05-22-2024 $439,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Bedroom 10'96 x 10'96 ft
Main Level Living Room 6'6 x 6'6 ft
Main Level Kitchen 9'10 x 9'10 ft
Main Level Patio 3' x 3' ft
Main Level Dining Room 6'2 x 6'2 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #3

Listed by: Magsen Realty Inc.

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
2.32 km
5/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School
Below Average
0.96 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
The Westside School
Above Average
1.09 km
8.8/10
Secondary
Sino Bright School BC
Average
0.66 km
4.3/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Main St @ Powell St
0.08 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Stadium Stn
0.76 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
33.2%
No Certificate/Degree
Average
12.7%
Owner Occupied
Above Average
85.8%
Employment Rate
Below Average
25.7%

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

73 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Likely within weeks
A+
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $563,487
Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 0.76 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Unlikely
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How DOWNTOWN VE compares
This property
23 DOM
Listed
Downtown VE avg
Vancouver avg

816 168 Powell Street has a sell-speed score of 73/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 28.7% below comparable active properties in Downtown VE, which is a strong competitive signal. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is likely to sell within a few weeks.

Climate Risk for V6A 0B2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6A 0B2, 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 (~3 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 816 168 Powell Street

Pre-computed routes from 816 168 Powell St, Vancouver, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Stadium → Waterfront
    16 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Stadium → Metrotown
    26 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Stadium → Production Way
    33 min
  • Richmond Centre via Stadium → Brighouse
    41 min
  • YVR Airport via Stadium → YVR-Airport
    42 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

816 168 Powell St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.8 km from Stadium, with a 16 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Main St @ Powell St (0.08 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (97/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 816 168 Powell Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 97

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
97

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 816 168 Powell Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 028-069-901).
Total Assessed Value (2026)
$398,300
-11.9% YoY
-2.0%/yr over 4 yr
2022 Value Trend 2026
Land
$311,000
Buildings
$87,300
Year Built
2009
Class
Historical Area
Zoning
HA-2
Property Tax
$1,340
Year Land Improvements Total Assessed YOY Change
2026 $311,000 $87,300 $398,300
-11.9%
2025 $353,000 $99,100 $452,100
+4.5%
2024 $338,000 $94,700 $432,700
-10.6%
2023 $378,000 $106,000 $484,000
+12.0%
2022 $335,000 $97,200 $432,200

Mortgage Calculator for 816 168 Powell Street

/month
Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $112
Maintenance fee 470.07
A 20% down payment of $87,600 on this $438,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $1,673/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $2,255/month, $112 property tax, $470 maintenance fee.
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Investment Cashflow Calculator

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Mortgage Payment
Monthly Payment
Break Even Down Payment 0%
Cap Rate
Cash on Cash
With $1,664/month in estimated rental income against $2,306/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$642/month. A 51% down payment would reach break-even.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Downtown VE, Vancouver

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This Home $438,000
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Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Vancouver, similar apartments/condos average $515,933 across 3 active listings — this listing is 15.1% below the Vancouver average. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (28.65% cheaper than comparables) 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

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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 816 168 Powell Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 97

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 97

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
97

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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