I’m going to chose some of my favourite listings, from the condo, townhouse/duplex, and detached markets and let you know that they should be on your list if they’re within your criteria. Keep in mind, these picks are some of my faves, but they might not work for you and your situation! I’m choosing these because of the space, the price and the quality. This week’s listings take us from Mount Pleasant, to Victoria, to Commercial Drive.
East Van Condo Pick
#E407 515 E 15th in Mount Pleasant
LIST $489,900
TYPE Condo
BUILT IN 1995
LIVING AREA 636sqft
BEDROOMS 1
BATHROOMS 1
Don’t miss this bright, top floor 1 bedroom unit with in suite laundry and 636sqft of space to spread out. The living room can fit a big sectional couch and features a gas fireplace, mountain views & access to the balcony. The dining room can fit a big table and hutch. The kitchen is open to the living space and features a skylight, a new dishwasher & an easy opportunity to modernize. Enjoy the natural light in the bathroom thanks to the skylight. The bedroom is spacious with room for a lot of storage. You’ll also find IN SUITE LAUNDRY, coat closet, 1 parking, 1 locker, bike room & common roof deck. The building is on top of maintenance with a live-in caretaker, new piping, 5yr old roof, recent exterior updates and more. The location is next to great restaurants (Sal y Limon, Savio Volpe), cafes (Matchstick coffee) & bars (Bells & Whistles), with a park & tennis courts across the street. Live a 10min walk to Main St & a future Skytrain without paying the premium on location! No dogs allowed, only cats.
My take: This unit offers a lot for under $500,000. You get a well maintained building, in suite laundry and you’re in the middle of the exciting Fraser/Kingsway hub and only a 10 minute walk to the best of Main St. The top floor unit feels spacious and has no wasted space. The building is looking into increasing the number of rentals allowed so if you buy now you can take advantage of the increased value that brings.
For more information and photos: #E407 515 E 15th Ave
East Van Townhouse Pick
1740 Kitchener off Commercial Drive
LIST $1,449,900 + GST
TYPE Half Duplex
BUILT IN 2019
LIVING AREA 1340 sqft
BEDROOMS 3
BATHROOMS 3
This gorgeous new ½ duplex is located in the sought after Grandview-Woodlands neighbourhood. Featuring 3 bedrooms, plus a bonus family room, this home is ideal for families. The kitchen offers Fisher & Paykel fridge and stove, and a large island for entertaining your guests. Cozy up next to the fireplace while enjoying the spacious living area. There is lots of storage for outdoor equip in the secured garage and the large crawl space. Enjoy peace of mind with HRV, smart thermostat, security system with Video Cameras and 2/5/10 new home warranty. Large South facing fenced back yard. This prime location is within walking distance of the stores and restaurants on Commercial Drive, and is in the Lord Nelson catchment.
My take: This is a great duplex – I’m a fan of the side by side since both units get some front and backyard space. I also appreciate the attached garage and driveway to give Owners a little more flexibility on use. Since this is brand new, the 5% GST is applicable on top of the sale price. The floor plan looks nice with some great flow. I anticipate the bedroom closet space to be fairly small but that’s common with these newer duplexes.
For more information and photos: 1740 Kitchener
East Van Detached House Pick
275 E 28th Ave off Main St
LIST $2,068,000
LOT SIZE 4,269 sqft (36.3′ x 117.6′)
TYPE House
BUILT IN 1914
LIVING AREA 3,657 sqft
BEDROOMS 5
BATHROOMS 4 full
KITCHENS 4
Main St 4 level home over 3600 SQFT on 4 levels. This circa 1914 home has multiple living options in the 4 self contained units. Top floor 1 bdrm + attic has 4 Velux skylights front & rear balconies and leased to Aug/20 @ $1800. 2nd floor large 1 bdrm + office with newer kitchen @ $2100 leased to Sept/20. Main floor 2 bdrm with updated kitchen is owner occupied but would rent @ $2600 p.m. Large 1 bdrm basement is a lovely warm space and has been nicely updated lease @ $1200 p.m. to Sept/20. Tenants are exceptional. Updates include vinyl windows + drain tile in 99. 200 amp electrical in 2017 + roof in 2004. Rents include utils. Market rents including owners space would be $8600 making this exceptional blue chip investment in Vancouver’s most popular neighbourhood. Steps to Main Street.
My take: If you have the down payment for this price point, this is a good option to buy and hold as an investment before reclaiming 1 or 2 suites to make the Owner’s unit larger. This is also a good fit for a multi generation family (who may also like some monthly income).
For more information and photos: 275 E 28th Ave
