Property Type: Condo / ApartmentOwnership: Strata

1604 811 HELMCKEN STREET

Vancouver, BC V6Z1B1

$699,900

2 bed2 bath1 parking777 sqftBuilt 1995
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Amenities

Also listed: Recreation Centre, Laundry - In Suite

Property Details

Property & Lot

Sub-type
Apartment
Frontage
0 feet

Ownership & Fees

Property type
Condo / Apartment
Ownership
Strata
Strata / maintenance fee
$486/mo
Annual property tax
$2,270.65 (2024)

Interior

Heating
Baseboard heaters, Electric
Fireplace
None

Exterior & Lot

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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®
R3019144
Listed
June 24, 2025
Time on market
On the market for 434 days
Tax assessment year
2024
Data last synced
August 28, 2026

Listing provided by: Nu Stream Realty Inc. · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

Beautifully maintained 2 bedroom at "Imperial Tower", situated in the heart of downtown. Upgraded kitchen with newly appliances , efficient floor plan with no wasted space. Bedrooms are separated for privacy & each have their own 4 piece bathroom. Very bright with partial views towards English Bay. Ideal home for those looking to be close to all of downtown amenities. Steps to St. Paul's Hospital, Paramount theatres, Yaletown, downtown shopping & World Class Eateries. Just a short stroll to False Creek & Granville Island. Rentals OK. One locker and one parking. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$901/sqft

Building average

$799/sqft

1 active listing(s)

Vancouver average

$1,094/sqft

2087 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

Clear

17°C

Clear

Humidity 100%

Wind WNW 13 km/h

Tonight

14°

Tuesday

20°

Tuesday night

15°

Wednesday

19°

Wednesday night

14°

Thursday

17°

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.

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Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 6.4% ($44,990) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$559,920.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$3,612.41
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$714.15
Total monthly cost$4,326.56
Interest paid over 5-yr term$160,474.68
Balance at end of term$503,649.85

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$44,990
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$5,036.03

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$44,990
Estimated BC PTT$11,998
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$58,488

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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