Property Type: Condo / ApartmentOwnership: StrataRECENTLY LISTED

2309 688 ABBOTT STREET

Vancouver, BC V6B0B9

$600,000

1 bed1 bath1 parking608 sqftBuilt 2007
98
Walk Score
100
Transit
96
Bike
Walk Score® by Redfin
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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
$506/mo
Annual property tax
$2,095.47 (2025)

Interior

Heating
Baseboard heaters, Electric
Fireplace
None

Exterior & Lot

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Pool
Indoor pool
Lot features
Elevator

Building

Parcel ID (PID)
027-049-604

Parking

Total spaces
1

Restrictions & Policies

Pets
Allowed

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

Listing Information

MLS®
R3161952
Listed
September 7, 2026
Time on market
On the market for 6 days
Tax assessment year
2025
Data last synced
September 13, 2026

Listing provided by: Keller Williams Bold Realty · Data source: CREA DDF.

Description

QUICK POSSESSION POSSIBLE! Welcome to Firenze II. This 1 bedroom + den + solarium has beautiful views of False Creek, Mount Baker & the city skyline. Only a 4 minute walk to Skytrain and 6 minutes to BC Place, this AirBnB friendly building hosts a ton of amenities, including an indoor pool, hot tub, gym, meeting room, & a sauna. Your efficiently laid-out unit has both a versatile den and sunny solarium - useful for either an office or small bedroom. With a 98 walk score, a 100 transit score and 96 bike score this area makes getting around easy without a car. Have a car? No problem - unit comes with 1 parking + 1 bike locker. Pet friendly for 2 pets (no size restrictions) + short term rentals allowed. (id:63159)

Values & Trends

This listing

$987/sqft

Building average

$1,039/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 ElementaryElementary59 m
Lowell High School(Independent)Secondary584 m
Columbia Academy(Independent)Secondary721 m
Alexander Academy(Independent)Secondary785 m
Franklin School(Independent)Secondary1.0 km
Claren Academy(Independent)Elementary1.1 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
Northbound Pat Quinn Way @ Expo Blvd48 m
Westbound Expo Blvd @ Abbott St50 m
Eastbound Keefer Place @ Taylor St133 m
Stadium-Chinatown Station @ Platform 1139 m
Stadium-Chinatown Station @ Platform 2143 m

Nearby Places

Restaurants (5+)

  • NiNNiN Ramen House · 660 Abbott Street34 m
  • Captains Room113 m
  • Rogers Studio Lounge · 800 Griffiths Way125 m
  • Mamalee · 186 Keefer Place130 m
  • Madrí Excepcional Lounge · 800 Griffiths Way154 m

Cafes (5+)

  • The Hestia Hearth Cafe · 628 Abbott Street64 m
  • Blenz Coffee · 603 Abbott Street99 m
  • Catfé · 88 West Pender Street138 m
  • Charisma Social Club House · 111 Keefer Place165 m
  • Pappa Roti · 193 Keefer Place166 m

Grocery (5+)

  • 大統華 T&T Supermarket · 179 Keefer Place138 m
  • Nesters Market · 333 Abbott Street417 m
  • Loblaws · 658 Homer Street547 m
  • Eastend Grocers/Deli557 m
  • Vegan Supply · 250 East Pender Street663 m

Parks (5+)

  • Andy Livingstone Park210 m
  • Unnamed266 m
  • Saint Julien Square276 m
  • Unnamed311 m
  • Doctor Sun Yat-Sen Park · 578 Carrall Street319 m

Shopping (4)

  • International Village · 88 West Pender Street171 m
  • Chinatown Plaza442 m
  • Sun Wah Centre · 268 Keefer Street678 m
  • Harbour Centre · 555 West Hastings Street733 m

Gyms (5+)

  • Hybrid Training153 m
  • Naturopathic168 m
  • West Coast Shiatau Clinic178 m
  • West Coast Strength & Movement · 560 Beatty Street232 m
  • Gooey Studios · 119 West Pender Street293 m

Pharmacies (5+)

  • Rexall · 88 West Pender Street121 m
  • Costco Pharmacy157 m
  • Wellness Pharmacy · 420 Abbott Street308 m
  • Pharmatrust Pharmacy · 178 Keefer Street475 m
  • Omnicare Pharmacy Ltd · 1 East Cordova Street479 m

Banks & ATMs (5+)

  • Instacoin ATM399 m
  • Bitcoin ATM Localcoin · 109 West Cordova Street480 m
  • Unnamed490 m
  • RBC Royal Bank · 681 Main Street531 m
  • BMO · 601 Main Street535 m

Healthcare (5+)

  • Footbridge · 221 Keefer Place176 m
  • Pender Community Health Centre · 65 West Pender Street273 m
  • Pacific Oak Clinic · 418 Abbott Street316 m
  • Community Transitional Care Team356 m
  • Dr.Simon Ko · 110 Keefer Street422 m

Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

School district: Vancouver (SD39)

Mortgage & Ownership Cost Calculator

Minimum required: 5.8% ($35,000) — 5% under $500K, 10% up to $1.5M, 20% at/above $1.5M.

Financial Ledger

Net mortgage (loan + CMHC insurance)$480,000.00
Periodic payment — Principal & Interest (monthly)$3,096.80
Additional monthly expenses (strata, tax, utilities, etc.)$710.68
Total monthly cost$3,807.48
Interest paid over 5-yr term$137,569.38
Balance at end of term$431,761.55

Rates based on Bank of Canada benchmark data.

Financial Summary

Minimum down payment$35,000
Stress test qualifying rate8.09%
Payment you must qualify for$4,344.65

Cash Needed at Closing

Minimum down payment$35,000
Estimated BC PTT$10,000
Legal / closing costs (typical estimate)$1,500
Total cash needed$46,500

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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