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1261 RICHARDS STREET

Vancouver,Downtown VW
Address1261 RICHARDS STREET, Vancouver BC V6B 3G3
List Price$1,149,900Est. $5,378/month
Beds2
Baths2
Sq Ft928
TypeTownhouse
StructureResidential Attached
Year Built2002
Size928 sqft
Parking1 parking spot
Stories—
Taxes$2,843.86 /yr (2025)
Strata$619.4/mo
PetsCats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
StatusFor Sale
MLS®#R3151575
Walk Score98
Added
Updated
Listed ByMacdonald Realty
MLS RECIPROCITY

Property Description1261 RICHARDS STREET, Vancouver, BC

Quiet City living located on a one way bike & vehicle route steps to Yaletown, City parks, shopping, eateries, Seawalk & Skytrain. Charming townhouse living at The Oscar. This townhome offers attractive outdoor space with your elevated walk up entry with potted garden & a larger private patio on the second level accessing a tranquil common courtyard garden & dog run. Ideal for pet owners, professional couple or single person. Sellers have completed great updates in both bathrooms & newer stainless steel appliances with quartz countertops in the kitchen. Engineered hardwood, concrete stairs with updated railing,and wooden treads. This building offers a club house, gym, bike rooms, meeting room and concierge. These townhomes don't last long, hurry to view!

This Townhouse home located at 1261 Richards Street, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 1 days. This property is listed at $1,149,900 with an estimated mortgage of $5,378* per month. It has 2 beds, 2 bathrooms, and is 928 square feet. The property was built in 2002. 1261 Richards Street, Vancouver BC V6B 3G3 is in the Downtown VW Townhouses neighbourhood Vancouver. Yaletown, False Creek and Downtown VE are nearby neighborhoods.

Facts & FeaturesProperty facts for 1261 RICHARDS STREET, Vancouver

Property

Area Minor
Downtown VW
Postal Code
V6B 3G3
Property Sub Type
Townhouse
Year Built
2,002
Size (Interior)
928 sqft
Building Area Total
928 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-07-31

Inside

Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
Laundry Features
In Unit
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Bedrooms
2
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Deck
Window Features
Window Coverings
Interior Features
Elevator, Storage

Building

Roof
Other
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
None
Heating
Electric
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Residential Attached
Levels
Two
Construction
Concrete, Concrete (Exterior)
Exterior Features
Garden, Balcony, Private Yard

Parking

Parking Space (A)
1
Parking Features
Garage Under Building, Underground, Guest, Lane Access, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
Garage
Yes

Fees

Taxes
$2,843.86
Tax Year
2,025
Maintenance Fee
$619.4/month
Common Elements Included
Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management

Utilities

Utilities
Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water Source
Public

Highlights

Building Amenities
Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management
Community Features
Shopping Nearby

Land

Lot Features
Central Location, Recreation Nearby

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3151575
Ownership
Freehold Strata
Age
24 years
Main Floor Finished Area
419 sqft
Listing Source
GVR – FVREB – CADREB – BCNREB – Resi
Pets Allowed
Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions

Additional Property Details

Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Basement Finished Area
Main Floor Finished Area
Main Level Bathrooms
Age of Building
Legal Description
Distance to Transit
Rentals Allowed
Management Company
Restrictions
Age Restriction
Fireplace Features
Patio & Porch
Fencing
Covered Parking Places

Rooms

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Sold HistoryListing records and last sold date for 1261 RICHARDS STREET, Vancouver

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Tax history for 1261 Richards St - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$611,000 + $277,000$888,000

Location

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NeighbourhoodNearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 1261 Richards Street, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$1,149,900Jul 31, 2026
Vancouver$1,976,219Jul 31, 2026
Downtown VW$1,005,430Jul 31, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • Choices Markets0.09 km
  • Granville Food Market0.32 km
  • Urban Fare0.40 km

Malls

  • Library Square Tower Shops & Food0.87 km
  • CF Pacific Centre1.06 km
  • International Village Mall1.46 km

Pharmacy

  • Shoppers Drug Mart0.12 km

Liquor

  • Spirit Of Howe Street0.21 km

Libraries

  • Courthouse Libraries BC0.63 km
  • Little Free Library | Granville Island0.83 km

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • Vancity Theatre0.19 km
  • The Cinematheque0.36 km

Restaurants

  • Alchemy Bar and Kitchen0.16 km
  • White Spot Granville & Drake0.22 km
  • Grade A Steaks & Seafoods Restaurant0.24 km

Nightlife

  • Palladium Club0.04 km
  • Soho Bar & Billiards0.16 km
  • Alchemy Bar and Kitchen0.16 km

Arenas

  • BC Place Stadium0.89 km
  • Pacific Coliseum at the PNE1.36 km

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • Jaybird Studio — Yaletown0.06 km
  • One Hour Hot Yoga0.08 km

Golf

  • Par-Tee Putt0.59 km
  • Golf Mexico Tee Times0.65 km
  • The Rec Room Granville0.70 km

Hospitals

  • St. Paul's Hospital0.55 km
  • Vancouver General Hospital1.65 km

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • Emery Barnes Park0.16 km
  • David Lam Park0.32 km
  • Roundhouse Turntable Plaza0.35 km

Trails Nearby

  • Merilees Trail4.22 km
  • Sasamat Trail6.35 km
  • Admiralty trail head6.43 km

Public Recreation Center

  • Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre0.35 km
  • YMCA of Greater Vancouver0.74 km
  • False Creek Community Centre0.87 km

Museum

  • Contemporary Art Gallery0.45 km
  • Vancouver Art Gallery0.91 km

University & College

  • UBC Robson Square0.81 km
  • Emily Carr University of Art + Design0.97 km
  • Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre Campus Vancouver1.41 km

Preschools

  • Swamp Willow Preschool0.91 km

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver0.95 km

Skytrain Station

  • Yaletown–Roundhouse Station Skytrain0.48 km

Bus Stations

  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station @ Bay 10.15 km
  • WB Pacific Blvd at Davie St0.18 km
  • Eastbound Pacific St @ Richards St0.21 km
  • Eastbound Pacific Blvd @ Homer St0.22 km
  • Eastbound Pacific Blvd @ Drake St0.22 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)9.65 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound1.62 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay15.30 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express1.54 km

Elementary

  • Elsie Roy0.41 km
  • Crosstown1.39 km
  • Lord Roberts Elementary1.56 km

Secondary

  • Pattison High School0.61 km
  • Lowell High School0.88 km
  • Westside Preparatory0.90 km

About: 1261 RICHARDS STREET, Vancouver

Explore 4,643 townhouses for sale in Vancouver to find your ideal property.

This freehold townhouse was built in 2002 and is currently listed at $1,239 per square foot. Monthly strata fees for this unit are $619.4. The property offers 1 parking space, a garage. Annual property taxes were assessed at $2,844 in 2025.

1261 RICHARDS STREET is in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia and found in the community of Downtown VW in Vancouver.

Nearby neighbourhoods include Downtown VE, Coal Harbour and West End VW. Richards has 54 homes currently on the market, while the district of Downtown VW has 352 postings on the market. This represents approximately 7.6% of the total 4,643 properties listed for sale in Vancouver. In Downtown VW, the average asking price for a townhouse is $1,005,430, which translates to an estimated monthly mortgage payment of $4,702.* Notably, this is 0.5 times the average list price of $1,976,219 for a similar townhouse in the city of Vancouver.

The average Downtown VW listed townhouse is 883 sq ft, has 2 beds, and 2 baths.

In the area surrounding 1261 RICHARDS STREET, townhouses outnumber apartments/condos on the market.

The monthly payments provided are an approximation calculated for a mortgage loan with a down payment of 20% @ 5% interest rate over a 5-year mortgage term.

MLS®#: R3151575 · $1,149,900 · 2 bedroom townhouse in Downtown VW Vancouver.

FAQs About 1261 Richards Street, Vancouver

What is the square footage of this townhouse?
1261 Richards Street, MLS® R3151575 has a size of 928 sqft. This is below the average square footage for townhouse in the Downtown VW neighbourhood, which is 1,143 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 1261 Richards Street, Vancouver?
Nearby secondary schools include Pattison High School, Lowell High School and Westside Preparatory. Nearby elementary schools include Elsie Roy, Crosstown and Lord Roberts.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this townhouse at 1261 Richards Street, MLS® R3151575.
Does this townhouse have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for the townhouse at 1261 Richards Street with 1 spot.
What are annual taxes for 1261 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $2,844 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is 1261 Richards Street, Vancouver, walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 98, this home is considered a Walker's Paradise with daily errands do not require a car.
Does 1261 Richards Street, MLS® R3151575 have any upcoming open houses?
Yes, there are scheduled open houses for 1261 Richards Street at Sun Aug 09 2026 21:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) August 9, 2026
How does 1261 Richards Street compare to other homes selling in Downtown VW, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 0.7% below average townhouse prices for Downtown VW and has been on the market for 39 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.