891 Helmcken St, Vancouver BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3141900

$1,349,000
Est. Mortgage $5,968/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1375 sqft
981 $ /sqft
914.75 $ Maint. fee
1988 built
NEW
$1,349,000
Est. $5,968/mo with 20% down
Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
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Property Details for 891 Helmcken Street

Excellent investment property...rents out for $6100.00/Month (till April 30, 2027) Excellent tenant since May 01, 2021. Corner of Hornby/Helmcken. Three level townhome. Bright corner unit. Huge roof garden patio. Air Conditioning (heat pump).

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 0
Basement Features None, Partial
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer
Interior Features Storage
Fireplace 1
Heating Type Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Air Conditioning
# of Kitchens 1
Flooring Laminate
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

View Description CITY
Structures Residential Attached

Building Details

Price $1,349,000
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Bathrooms 2
Full Bathrooms 1
Half Bathrooms 1
Floor Area Total (sqft) 1375
Year Built 1988
Age Of Building 38
Building Type Townhouse
Property Type Residential
Architecture Style 3 Storey
Stories 3
Building Amenities Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Sewer
Ownership Type Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee $914.75
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Sewer
Utility Type Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Garage Single, Lane Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces 1
Strata Restrictions No Restrictions
Rental Suites None
Units In Development 229

Lot & Land

MLS® # R3141900
Area Vancouver West
Neighbourhood Downtown VW
City Vancouver
Postal Code V6Z 1B1
Gross Taxes $10,871.7
Zoning STRATA

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3141900 / Active 07-01-2026 $1,349,000
R3021304 / Expired 06-30-2025 $1,380,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Office 12'5 x 12'5 ft
Above Level Bedroom 9'5 x 9'5 ft
Above Level Bedroom 9'8 x 9'8 ft
Abv Main 2 Living Room 11'8 x 11'8 ft
Abv Main 2 Kitchen 8'11 x 8'11 ft
Abv Main 2 Den 9'5 x 9'5 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #2
Above Level No #4

Listed by: Macdonald 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

Secondary
King George Secondary School
Average
1.36 km
6.2/10
Elementary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School
Below Average
1.02 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
Claren Academy
Above Average
0.47 km
9/10
Secondary
Pattison High School
0.17 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St
0.13 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn
0.64 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
52%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average
5.5%
Owner Occupied
Average
73.7%
Employment Rate
Below Average
27.3%

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 — 0.64 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 DOWNTOWN VW compares
This property
8 DOM
Listed
Downtown VW avg
Vancouver avg

891 Helmcken 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 V6Z 1B1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6Z 1B1, 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 (~4.1 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 891 Helmcken Street

Pre-computed routes from 891 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
    15 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
    33 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
    40 min
  • Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
    32 min
  • YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
    33 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

891 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.6 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 15 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St (0.13 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Rider's Paradise (100/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 891 Helmcken Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 100

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 891 Helmcken Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 024-772-682).
Total Assessed Value (2026)
$1,351,600
-0.8% YoY
-1.1%/yr over 4 yr
2022 Value Trend 2026
Land
$884,600
Buildings
$467,000
Year Built
2000
Class
Comprehensive Development
Zoning
DD
Property Tax
$12,169
Year Land Improvements Total Assessed YOY Change
2026 $884,600 $467,000 $1,351,600
-0.8%
2025 $892,000 $471,000 $1,363,000
-3.8%
2024 $928,000 $489,000 $1,417,000
-2.6%
2023 $953,000 $502,000 $1,455,000
+3.0%
2022 $855,000 $557,000 $1,412,000

Mortgage Calculator for 891 Helmcken Street

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $906
Maintenance fee 914.75
Financing 80% of the $1,349,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $6,973/month in total estimated carrying costs, $906 property tax, $915 maintenance fee.
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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 $3,845/month in rental income, leaving a -$3,186/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 70% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Downtown VW, Vancouver

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Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Vancouver, similar townhouses average $1,330,833 across 18 active listings — this listing is 1.4% above 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 891 Helmcken Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 100

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 100

Transit Score - Rider's Paradise

World-class public transportation
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
91

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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