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508 1189 HOWE STREET

Vancouver,Downtown VW
Address508 1189 HOWE STREET, Vancouver BC V6Z 2X4
List Price$645,000Est. $3,016/month
Beds1
Baths1
Sq Ft661
TypeApartment/Condo
StructureMulti Family, Residential Attached
Year Built1998
Size661 sqft
Parking1 parking spot
Stories—
Taxes$1,967.63 /yr (2025)
Strata$522/mo
PetsCats OK, Dogs OK, Yes With Restrictions
StatusFor Sale
MLS®#R3136171
Added
Updated
Listed ByRE/MAX Select Properties
MLS RECIPROCITY

Property Description508 1189 HOWE STREET, Vancouver, BC

Looking for a smart investment or your first downtown pad? This bright 1 bed + den suite is a proven performer - stylish, functional, and perfectly placed for high rental demand. Located just steps from shopping, restaurants, transit, and entertainment, Genesis is a solid choice for those who value convenience and lifestyle. The building also offers great amenities, including an indoor pool, gym, and concierge service. This unit delivers lifestyle and convenience in one package. Perfect for your next investment or first home! Book your viewing appointment today!

This Apartment/Condo home located at 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 106 days. This property is listed at $645,000 with an estimated mortgage of $3,016* per month. It has 1 bed, 1 bathroom, and is 661 square feet. The property was built in 1998. 508 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver BC V6Z 2X4 is in the Downtown VW Condos neighbourhood Vancouver. Yaletown, Downtown VE and West End VW are nearby neighborhoods.

Facts & FeaturesProperty facts for 508 1189 HOWE STREET, Vancouver

Property

Area Minor
Downtown VW
Postal Code
V6Z 2X4
Property Sub Type
Apartment/Condo
Year Built
1,998
Size (Interior)
661 sqft
Building Area Total
661 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-09-28

Inside

Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
Flooring
Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Bedrooms
1

Building

Floor Area Below Grade
Heating
Baseboard, Electric
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Multi Family, Residential Attached
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System
View
Yes
View Description
CITY
Common Walls
2+ Common Walls
Spa Features
Swirlpool/Hot Tub
Construction
Concrete, Brick (Exterior), Concrete (Exterior), Glass (Exterior)
Exterior Features
Balcony

Parking

Parking Space (A)
1
Parking Features
Garage Under Building
Garage
Yes

Fees

Taxes
$1,967.63
Tax Year
2,025
Maintenance Fee
$522/month
Common Elements Included
Bike Room, Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management

Utilities

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

Highlights

Building Amenities
Bike Room, Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management
Community Features
Shopping Nearby

Land

Lot Features
Central Location, Recreation Nearby

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3136171
Ownership
Freehold Strata
Age
28 years
Main Floor Finished Area
661 sqft
Listing Source
GVR – FVREB – CADREB – BCNREB – Resi
Pets Allowed
Cats OK, Dogs OK, 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 508 1189 HOWE STREET, Vancouver

Selling

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Tax history for 1189 Howe St - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$394,000 + $201,000$595,000

Location

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NeighbourhoodNearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 508-1189 Howe Street, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$645,000Jun 15, 2026
Vancouver$1,949,580Oct 5, 2026
Downtown VW$980,965Oct 5, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • Granville Food Market0.19 km
  • Choices Markets0.34 km
  • Nesters Market0.39 km

Malls

  • Library Square Tower Shops & Food0.85 km
  • CF Pacific Centre0.88 km
  • Robson Public Market1.30 km

Pharmacy

  • Pharmasave - Burrard and Davie0.15 km

Liquor

  • Spirit Of Howe Street0.22 km

Libraries

  • Courthouse Libraries BC0.38 km
  • Vancouver Public Library, Central Library0.83 km

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • The Cinematheque0.05 km
  • Vancity Theatre0.20 km

Restaurants

  • Breka Bakery & Café - Davie0.07 km
  • Amber Road Restaurant0.09 km
  • Tsui Hang Village0.11 km

Nightlife

  • Vancouver Latin Fever0.04 km
  • Honeybrew Bar + Bistro0.06 km
  • Mangos Kitchen Bar0.06 km

Arenas

  • BC Place Stadium1.03 km
  • Rogers Arena1.56 km

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • Fitness World0.09 km
  • Lions MMA0.11 km

Golf

  • Golf Mexico Tee Times0.35 km
  • Par-Tee Putt0.45 km
  • The Rec Room Granville0.52 km

Hospitals

  • St. Paul's Hospital0.21 km
  • Vancouver General Hospital1.98 km

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • Emery Barnes Park0.29 km
  • May & Lorne Brown Park0.51 km
  • Nelson Park0.54 km

Trails Nearby

  • Merilees Trail3.88 km
  • Sasamat Trail6.45 km
  • Admiralty trail head6.68 km

Public Recreation Center

  • YMCA of Greater Vancouver0.42 km
  • Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre0.67 km
  • False Creek Community Centre1.08 km

Museum

  • Contemporary Art Gallery0.40 km
  • Vancouver Art Gallery0.70 km

University & College

  • UBC Robson Square0.54 km
  • Emily Carr University of Art + Design1.07 km
  • Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre Campus Vancouver1.23 km

Preschools

  • Coastal Preschool0.91 km

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver0.82 km

Skytrain Station

  • Vancouver City Centre Station Skytrain0.75 km

Bus Stations

  • Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St0.15 km
  • Westbound Davie St @ Granville St0.16 km
  • Southbound Howe St @ Davie St0.17 km
  • Eastbound Davie St @ Howe St0.19 km
  • Northbound Granville St @ Nelson St0.23 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)9.90 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound1.47 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay14.99 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express1.40 km

Elementary

  • Elsie Roy Elementary0.75 km
  • Elsie Roy0.75 km
  • Lord Roberts1.27 km

Secondary

  • Pattison High School0.31 km
  • Lowell High School0.89 km
  • Westside Preparatory0.98 km

About: 508 1189 HOWE STREET, Vancouver

Explore 4,727 apartments/condos in Vancouver to find your ideal property.

This freehold apartment/condo was built in 1998 and is currently listed at $976 per square foot. Monthly strata fees for this unit are $522. The property offers 1 parking space, a garage, scenic views. Annual property taxes were assessed at $1,968 in 2025.

Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 508 1189 HOWE STREET resides in the Downtown VW neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Neighboring communities include Downtown VE, Coal Harbour and West End VW. Howe has 59 homes currently on the market, while the district of Downtown VW has 374 postings on the market. This is roughly 7.9% of Vancouver's total 4,727 listings on the market. In Downtown VW, the average asking price for a apartment/condo is $973,267, which translates to an estimated monthly mortgage payment of $4,552.* Notably, this is 0.5 times the average list price of $1,936,523 for a similar apartment/condo in the city of Vancouver.

Downtown VW listed apartments/condos average 885 sq ft, 2 beds, and 2 baths.

The majority of properties for sale in the community around 508 1189 HOWE STREET are apartments/condos, not detached houses.

The monthly payment amount is an approximation calculated loan requiring a 20% down payment at a 5% rate for a 5-year mortgage term

MLS®#: R3136171 · $645,000 · 1 bedroom apartment/condo in Downtown VW Vancouver.

FAQs About 508-1189 Howe Street, Vancouver

What is the square footage of this condo?
508-1189 Howe Street, MLS® R3136171 has a size of 661 sqft. This is below the average square footage for condo in the Downtown VW neighbourhood, which is 848 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 508-1189 Howe Street, Vancouver?
Nearby secondary schools include Pattison High School, Lowell High School and Westside Preparatory. Nearby elementary schools include Elsie Roy, Lord Roberts and Crosstown.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom in this condo at 508-1189 Howe Street, MLS® R3136171.
Does this condo have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for the condo at 508-1189 Howe Street with 1 spot.
What are annual taxes for 508-1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $1,968 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is 508-1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 100, this home is considered a Walker's Paradise with daily errands do not require a car.
How does 508-1189 Howe Street compare to other homes selling in Downtown VW, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 32.4% below average condo prices for Downtown VW and has been on the market for 62 days longer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.
What building is this condo a part of?
1189 Howe Street Unit 508 is part of the building 1189 Howe Street and other units for sale include unit 309, unit 710, unit 1003, unit 2004 and unit 907.

Condo for sale in Vancouver West, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3136171

The list price of the Condo at 508-1189 Howe Street, Vancouver is $645,000 and has been listed on strawhomes.com. 508-1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2X4 has 1 bed, 1 bath, and is 661 sq ft. This MLS® listing ID R3136171 was built in 1998. 508-1189 Howe Street, Vancouver is located in the city of Vancouver Condos for sale, and situated in a great neighbourhood called Downtown VW Condos for sale.

This Condo is an attached property that is currently for sale and was listed on June 15, 2026, or listed 3 months ago on our web site. This condo is for sale and is located in the neighbourhood of Downtown VW, in the The Genesis complex. It was built in the year of 1998, or 28 years old. The full mailing address is 508-1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2X4. It has 1 bed & 1 bath. The list price of this condo is $645,000 and the living area is 661 sq ft, or $976 per square foot. The monthly strata fee is $522 and the ownership is freehold strata.

Upcoming Open Houses

The postal code V6Z 2X4 has a few open houses in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. This Downtown VW condo for sale is one of Lower Mainlands best priced properties in the Downtown VW neighbourhood.

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Home Value

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Price History

You can see Price History, house prices, Walk Score, and property disclosure above. The data relating to real estate on this website (MLS® R3136171) comes in part from the Vancouver MLS® Reciprocity program of either Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) or the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB).