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Welcome to The Electra, a landmark concrete tower in the heart of downtown, formerly the BC Hydro HQ and converted to condos in 1995. This bright NW-facing 1 bed offers a functional layout with full-width windows that flood the space with natural light. Enjoy city & mountain views with a peekaboo ocean outlook. Unbeatable location just steps to groceries, shopping, restaurants, cafés, YMCA, and theatres, public transportation. Exceptional amenities include guest suites, gym, dry sauna, spacious lounge with full kitchen, and outdoor BBQ patio, billiard and table tennis. Includes a large storage locker and free shared laundry (on same floor). Short-term rentals allowed with strata approval and a valid city license. Strata fees include heating and A/C. No pets.
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Interior Features | Elevator, Guest Suite, Storage |
| Heating Type | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air, Air Conditioning |
| Laundry | Common Area |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Laminate, Tile |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | No Outdoor Area |
|---|---|
| View Description | City & Mountains |
| Roof | Torch-On |
| Structures | Multi Family, Residential Attached |
| Price | $619,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 1 |
| Total Bathrooms | 1 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 616 |
| Year Built | 1995 |
| Age Of Building | 31 |
| Building Type | Apartment/Condo |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 1 |
| Building Amenities | Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal |
| Building Name | Electra |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $647.63 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | None |
| Total Parking Spaces | 0 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Not Allowed,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns |
| Pet Restrictions | No Cats, No Dogs, No |
| Rental Restrictions | 100 |
| Units In Development | 242 |
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
|---|---|
| MLS® # | R3118746 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Downtown VW |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6Z 2S1 |
| Gross Taxes | $1,892.79 |
| Zoning | CD-1 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 10'11 x 10'11 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 11'0 x 11'0 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 15'09 x 15'09 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 7'01 x 7'01 ft |
| Main Level | Foyer | 10'0 x 10'0 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd. & Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.
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| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $438,000 | $161,000 | $599,000 |
-1.3%
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| 2025 | $444,000 | $163,000 | $607,000 |
-4.1%
|
| 2024 | $463,000 | $170,000 | $633,000 |
-2.2%
|
| 2023 | $473,000 | $174,000 | $647,000 |
+1.9%
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| 2022 | $467,000 | $168,000 | $635,000 | — |
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