Property Type: Condo / ApartmentOwnership: StrataNEW LISTING

1203 689 ABBOTT STREET

Vancouver, BC V6B0J2

$629,000

1 bed1 bath1 parking685 sqftBuilt 2009
98
Walk Score
100
Transit
96
Bike
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Amenities

Gym

Also listed: Recreation Centre, Laundry - In Suite

Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
Apartment

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Condo / Apartment
Ownership
Strata
Strata / maintenance fee
$360/mo
Annual property tax
$2,237.02 (2026)

Interior

Heating
Baseboard heaters, Hot Water
Fireplace
None

Exterior & Lot

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Pool
Indoor pool
Lot features
Central location

Building

Parcel ID (PID)
027-921-867

Parking

Total spaces
1 — uncovered indicated
Features
Underground

Restrictions & Policies

Pets
Allowed with restrictions
Rentals
Allowed with restrictions

As reported by the listing board — always confirm current bylaws with the strata or landlord before relying on this.

Listing Information

MLS®
R3163550
Listed
September 9, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 4 days
Tax assessment year
2026
Data last synced
September 13, 2026

Listing provided by: Royal LePage Westside · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

False Creek views with a fantastic Downtown location at Espana! This move-in ready 1 bedroom + den features a bright, functional layout and covered balcony overlooking the water and city. Inside, you'll find an open-concept kitchen and living area with wine fridge, a spacious den perfect for a home office, full 4-piece bathroom and in-suite laundry. Conveniently located just steps to the Seawall, SkyTrain, Rogers Arena, Costco, T&T, restaurants and shops. Espana is packed with amenities including concierge, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, theatre room, games room, library, playroom and clubhouse. Short-term rentals are permitted. Includes 1 parking stall and 1 storage locker. A great home or investment in a location that´s hard to beat. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$918/sqft

Building average

$1,006/sqft

6 active listing(s)

Vancouver average

$1,084/sqft

2194 active listing(s)

Parking: 1 stall(s) includedStorage locker: Not indicated

Per-stall/locker dollar values aren't itemized in our data source — shown as included/not indicated only, not a fabricated estimate. $/sqft averages are computed live from other active listings, not a third-party model.

Apartment Market Stats — Vancouver

Monthly figures from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board for Vancouver apartmentlistings — not specific to this property.

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price

$729,200

Jul 2026

Average Sale Price

$892,419

Jul 2026

Monthly Sales

342

Jul 2026

Active Listings

2,222

Jul 2026

Sales-to-Active Ratio

15.0%

Jul 2026

Median Days to Contract

25 days

Jul 2026

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price

$820,100
$729,200
Aug '21Aug '22Aug '23Aug '24Aug '25Jul '26

Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB).

Location Insights

Weather

Partly Cloudy

15°C

Partly Cloudy

Humidity 90%

Wind E 23 km/h

Tonight

13°

Monday

18°

Monday night

13°

Tuesday

19°

Tuesday night

12°

Wednesday

20°

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Population

662,248

(2021 Census)

+4.9% since 2016

Density: 5,749.7/km²

Dwellings: 328,347

Median household income: $82,000

After-tax: $72,000

Immigrant population: 42.2%

Top countries of origin (% of total population)

  • China9.6% · 63,270
  • Philippines4.5% · 29,925
  • Hong Kong3.8% · 25,485
  • India2.2% · 14,640
  • United Kingdom1.9% · 12,895
  • Viet Nam1.8% · 12,115
  • Taiwan1.5% · 9,865
  • United States of America1.5% · 9,790

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Nearby Schools

SchoolTypeDistance
šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown ElementaryElementary106 m
Lowell High School(Independent)Secondary540 m
Columbia Academy(Independent)Secondary676 m
Alexander Academy(Independent)Secondary746 m
Franklin School(Independent)Secondary976 m
Claren Academy(Independent)Elementary1.0 km
Lord Strathcona Community ElementaryElementary1.1 km
Columbia College(Independent)Secondary1.1 km

Schools shown by distance from this property. This does not indicate school catchment or enrollment eligibility — contact the school district to confirm catchment boundaries.

Nearby Transit

StopTypeDistance
Westbound Expo Blvd @ Abbott St22 m
Northbound Pat Quinn Way @ Expo Blvd71 m
Stadium-Chinatown Station @ Platform 192 m
Stadium-Chinatown Station @ Platform 296 m
Eastbound Keefer Place @ Taylor St167 m

Nearby Places

Restaurants (5+)

  • NiNNiN Ramen House · 660 Abbott Street40 m
  • Mamalee · 186 Keefer Place88 m
  • Captains Room92 m
  • Pizzeria Ludica · 189 Keefer Place128 m
  • Rogers Studio Lounge · 800 Griffiths Way137 m

Cafes (5+)

  • The Hestia Hearth Cafe · 628 Abbott Street58 m
  • Blenz Coffee · 603 Abbott Street73 m
  • Charisma Social Club House · 111 Keefer Place125 m
  • Catfé · 88 West Pender Street127 m
  • Pappa Roti · 193 Keefer Place128 m

Grocery (5+)

  • 大統華 T&T Supermarket · 179 Keefer Place108 m
  • Nesters Market · 333 Abbott Street402 m
  • Loblaws · 658 Homer Street500 m
  • Eastend Grocers/Deli587 m
  • Vegan Supply · 250 East Pender Street701 m

Parks (5+)

  • Saint Julien Square231 m
  • Andy Livingstone Park256 m
  • Unnamed294 m
  • Unnamed346 m
  • Doctor Sun Yat-Sen Park · 578 Carrall Street357 m

Shopping (5+)

  • International Village · 88 West Pender Street172 m
  • Chinatown Plaza484 m
  • Harbour Centre · 555 West Hastings Street697 m
  • Sun Wah Centre · 268 Keefer Street720 m
  • Winners · 660 Granville Street795 m

Gyms (5+)

  • Hybrid Training142 m
  • Naturopathic160 m
  • West Coast Shiatau Clinic168 m
  • West Coast Strength & Movement · 560 Beatty Street188 m
  • Gooey Studios · 119 West Pender Street270 m

Pharmacies (5+)

  • Costco Pharmacy117 m
  • Rexall · 88 West Pender Street126 m
  • Wellness Pharmacy · 420 Abbott Street294 m
  • Omnicare Pharmacy Ltd · 1 East Cordova Street486 m
  • Pharmatrust Pharmacy · 178 Keefer Street516 m

Banks & ATMs (5+)

  • Instacoin ATM369 m
  • Unnamed462 m
  • Bitcoin ATM Localcoin · 109 West Cordova Street466 m
  • TD536 m
  • RBC Royal Bank · 681 Main Street574 m

Healthcare (5+)

  • Footbridge · 221 Keefer Place136 m
  • Pender Community Health Centre · 65 West Pender Street265 m
  • Pacific Oak Clinic · 418 Abbott Street303 m
  • Community Transitional Care Team373 m
  • Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic · 750 Pacific Boulevard426 m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

School district: Vancouver (SD39)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 6.0% ($37,900) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$503,200.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$3,246.48
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$580.42
Total monthly cost$3,826.89
Interest paid over 5-yr term$144,218.57
Balance at end of term$452,630.03

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$37,900
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$4,545.35

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$37,900
Estimated BC PTT$10,580
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$49,980

Minimum down payment: 5% on the first $500,000, 10% on the portion up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M. Stress test: OSFI's minimum qualifying rate, the greater of contract rate + 2% or 5.25% — this is what lenders require you to qualify at, not what you'll actually pay. Closing costs are a typical-range estimate, not a quote — actual legal fees vary. Verify all figures with a mortgage broker and lawyer before relying on them.

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