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214 - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver

List Price$508,188Est. $2,365/month
Beds1
Baths1
Sq Ft550

About 214 - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver

Dwelling Type:Apartment/Condo
Structure:Multi Family, Residential Attached
Year Built:1995
Floor Area (sq. ft.):550
Parking:1 parking spot
Stories:—
Property Taxes:$1,722.34 /yr (2026)
Maintenance Fee:$394.95/mo
Pets:Yes With Restrictions
Status:For Sale
MLS® #:R3144528
Added: (4 months ago)
Updated:
Provided by:Renanza Realty Inc.
Area:Vancouver West
Sub Area:Yaletown
MLS Reciprocity

Apartment/Condo for sale at 214 - 488 Helmcken Street Vancouver, BC V6B 6E4, Canada, Metro Vancouver, Lower Mainland. 550 sqft • Yaletown • List Price $508,188. Welcome to Robinson Tower in the heart of vibrant Yaletown! This bright and well maintained 1 bedroom home offers a functional open layout, in suite laundry, and a private balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped courtyard, providing a peaceful, green outlook in the middle of the city. The building features excellent amenities including a gym, sauna, hot tub, bike storage and recreation room. Includes 1 secured parking stall and 1 storage locker. Pet and rental friendly. Just steps to Emery Barnes Park, the Seawall, Yaletown's renowned restaurants, cafés, shops, grocery stores, SkyTrain and transit. An excellent opportunity for first time buyers, professionals or investors looking to enjoy one of Vancouver's most desirable neighbourhoods.

214 - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6E4 (MLS® R3144528) is a 1 bed, 1 bath Apartment/Condo for sale, listed at $508,188 and added to Strawhomes.com on July 8, 2026. The apartment is 550 square feet and was built in 1995. At $508,188, the estimated mortgage is $2,365 per month with 20% down, a 5% interest rate and a 25-year amortization. The apartment is in the Yaletown Condos neighbourhood of Vancouver, with more listings under Vancouver Condos for sale. The neighbourhoods whose centres are closest to the apartment are Downtown VW, Downtown VE and False Creek.

Details

Property

Area Minor
Yaletown
Postal Code
V6B 6E4
Property Sub Type
Apartment/Condo
Year Built
1995
Size (Interior)
550 sqft
Building Area Total
550 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-07-10
Province
British Columbia
Date first appeared on site
2026-07-08
Features
1 bath, 1 bed, Apartment/Condo, Central Location, Recreation Nearby

Inside

Full Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bathrooms
Laundry Features
In Unit
Flooring
Carpet
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Bedrooms
1
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Deck

Building

Floor Area Below Grade
Heating
Electric
Foundation
Slab
Structure
Multi Family, Residential Attached
View
Yes
View Description
Courtyard Garden
Common Walls
2+ Common Walls
Construction
Concrete, Concrete (Exterior)
Exterior Features
Garden, Balcony

Parking

Parking Space (A)
1
Parking Features
Underground
Garage
Yes

Fees

Gross Taxes
$1,722.34
Tax Year
2026
Maintenance Fee
$394.95/month
Common Elements Included
Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal

Utilities

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

Highlights

Building Amenities
Clubhouse, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Caretaker, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal
Community Features
Shopping Nearby

Land

Lot Features
Central Location, Recreation Nearby

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3144528
Ownership
Freehold Strata
Age
31 years
Main Floor Finished Area
550 sqft
Listing Source
GVR – FVREB – CADREB – BCNREB – Resi
Pets Allowed
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 History Listing records and last sold date for 214 - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver

MLS® #DateEventPrice
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Tax history - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$357,000 + $155,000$512,000

Location

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$2,365
Monthly total incl. strata
$2,759

Neighbourhood

Nearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 214 - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$508,188Jul 8, 2026
Vancouver$1,920,026Nov 6, 2026
Yaletown$1,249,955Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • Choices Markets0.16 km · 1202 Richards Street
  • Granville Food Market0.20 km
  • Nesters Market0.22 km · 990 Seymour Street

Malls

  • Library Square Tower Shops & Food0.62 km · 300 West Georgia Street
  • CF Pacific Centre0.83 km · 701 West Georgia Street
  • International Village Mall1.23 km · 88 West Pender Street

Pharmacy

  • Shoppers Drug Mart0.19 km · 1006 Homer Street
  • Pharmasave Yaletown0.32 km · 1251 Pacific Boulevard
  • I.D.A. - Yale Pharmacy0.34 km · 1284 Granville Street

Liquor

  • Viti Wine and Lager0.33 km · 900 Seymour Street
  • BC Liquor Stores0.35 km · 1108 Pacific Boulevard
  • Spirit Of Howe Street0.37 km · 1275 Granville Street

Libraries

  • Courthouse Libraries BC0.47 km · 800 Smithe Street
  • Vancouver Public Library, Central Library0.61 km · 350 West Georgia Street
  • Little Free Library | Granville Island1.07 km

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • Vancity Theatre0.17 km · 1181 Seymour Street
  • The Cinematheque0.33 km · 1131 Howe Street
  • Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver0.59 km · 900 Burrard Street

Restaurants

  • Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill0.12 km · 1133 Hamilton Street
  • Brix & Mortar0.12 km · 1138 Homer Street
  • Elisa0.12 km · 1109 Hamilton St

Nightlife

  • Hello Goodbye Bar0.15 km · 1120 Hamilton St
  • Earls Kitchen + Bar0.19 km · 1095 Mainland St
  • The Flying Pig Yaletown0.19 km · 1168 Hamilton Street

Arenas

  • BC Place Stadium0.70 km · 777 Pacific Blvd
  • Rogers Arena1.27 km · 800 Griffiths Way
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club3.95 km · 4601 Ontario St

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • Pure Barre0.12 km · 1128 Homer St
  • The Gathering Place Community Centre0.14 km · 609 Helmcken St
  • Fitnastika Fitness0.16 km · 1022 Seymour St

Yoga

  • KLP Yoga Studio0.08 km · 1055 Richards Street
  • YYOGA Yaletown0.14 km · 1050 Homer Street
  • One Hour Hot Yoga0.18 km

Golf

  • Par-Tee Putt0.38 km · 670 Smithe St
  • The Rec Room Granville0.49 km · 855 Granville St
  • Golf Mexico Tee Times0.54 km · 970 Burrard Street

Hospitals

  • St. Paul's Hospital0.54 km · 1081 Burrard Street
  • Vancouver General Hospital1.80 km · 899 West 12th Avenue
  • Mount Saint Joseph Hospital2.85 km · 3080 Prince Edward Street

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • Emery Barnes Park0.10 km · 1170 Richards Street
  • Yaletown Park0.27 km · 901 Mainland Street
  • Helmcken Park0.31 km · 1103 Pacific Boulevard

Trails Nearby

  • Merilees Trail4.19 km
  • Sasamat Trail6.60 km
  • Admiralty trail head6.65 km

Public Recreation Center

  • Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre0.39 km · 181 Roundhouse Mews
  • YMCA of Greater Vancouver0.63 km · 955 Burrard St
  • False Creek Community Centre1.11 km · 1318 Cartwright St

Museum

  • Contemporary Art Gallery0.21 km · 555 Nelson St
  • Vancouver Art Gallery0.71 km · 750 Hornby St
  • BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum0.81 km · 777 Pacific Blvd

University & College

  • UBC Robson Square0.65 km
  • Emily Carr University of Art + Design0.75 km
  • Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre Campus Vancouver1.18 km

Preschools

  • Coastal Preschool1.09 km · 1160 W Georgia St
  • Swamp Willow Preschool1.16 km · 1318 Cartwright St
  • Family Montessori School (Sitka)1.21 km · 1099 Sitka Sq

Daycares

  • Charleson Children's Centre - 3-5 Program0.40 km · 1378 Richards St
  • The Mark Children's Centre Toddler Program0.42 km · 100 1362 Seymour St
  • Atelier Children's Centre0.47 km · 396-825 Homer

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver0.71 km
  • Downtown Richmond12.27 km
  • Downtown Burnaby12.39 km

Skytrain Station

  • Yaletown–Roundhouse Station Skytrain0.46 km
  • Vancouver City Centre Station Skytrain0.69 km
  • Granville Station Skytrain0.90 km · 678 Dunsmuir St

Bus Stations

  • NB Cambie St at Nelson St0.20 km
  • WB Pacific Blvd at Cambie St0.24 km
  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station @ Bay 10.27 km
  • Cambie & Georgia0.28 km
  • WB Pacific Blvd at Davie St0.32 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)9.87 km
  • Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB)23.94 km
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)61.43 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound1.39 km
  • Lonsdale Quay Seabus Southbound4.53 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay15.33 km
  • BC Ferries Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal29.81 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express1.30 km · 601 W Cordova St
  • Moody Centre Station West Coast Express20.06 km
  • Coquitlam Central Station West Coast Express23.34 km · 2900 Barnet Hwy

Public

  • Elsie Roy0.51 km · 150 Drake St
  • Crosstown1.17 km · 55 Expo Blvd
  • Lord Roberts Elementary1.57 km · 1100 Bidwell St
  • King George Secondary1.76 km · 1755 Barclay St
  • Kitsilano3.37 km
  • Sir Charles Tupper3.60 km

Private

  • Pattison High School0.48 km · 981 Nelson St
  • Lowell High School0.63 km · 210-750 Hamilton St
  • Westside Preparatory0.67 km

About: 214 - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver

With 2,318 Vancouver Apartment/Condos for sale, finding your perfect home will be easy.

This freehold apartment/condo was built in 1995 and is currently listed at $924 per square foot. Monthly strata fees for this unit are $394.95. The property offers 1 parking space, a garage, scenic views. Annual property taxes were assessed at $1,722 in 2026.

The address of 214 - 488 Helmcken Street, unit number 214, is situated in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is located within the Yaletown neighborhood of the city.

Nearby neighbourhoods include False Creek, Downtown VW and Downtown VE. Helmcken has 8 homes currently on the market, while the district of Yaletown has 240 postings on the market. This is roughly 5.1% of Vancouver's total 4,706 listings on the market. In Yaletown, the average asking price for an apartment/condo is $1,242,109, which translates to a monthly mortgage payment of around $5,809.* This is 1.1 times the average price of $1,085,108 for a similar apartment/condo in the city of Vancouver.

Apartments/condos listed in Yaletown are an average of 1,006 sq ft, with 2 beds and 2 baths.

The community around 214 - 488 Helmcken Street has more apartments/condos for sale than 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®#: R3144528 · $508,188 · 1 bedroom apartment/condo in Yaletown Vancouver.

FAQs About 214 - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver

What is the square footage of 214 - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, MLS® R3144528?
This condo, MLS® R3144528, has a size of 550 sqft. This is below the average square footage for a condo in the Yaletown neighbourhood, which is 1,004 sqft.
What are nearby schools to this condo?
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 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom in this condo, MLS® R3144528.
Does this condo have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for this condo with 1 spot.
What are annual taxes for this condo?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $1,722 per year based on 2026 tax year reports.
Is this condo walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 99, this home is considered a Walker's Paradise with daily errands not requiring a car.
How does this condo compare to other homes selling in Yaletown, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 58.9% below average condo prices for Yaletown.
What building is this condo a part of?
This condo is part of the building 488 Helmcken Street and other units for sale include unit 1704, unit 903 and unit 408.

Apartment/Condo for sale in Vancouver West, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3144528

This Apartment/Condo is an attached property that is currently for sale and was listed on July 8, 2026, or listed 3 months ago on our web site. This condo is for sale and is located in the neighbourhood of Yaletown. It was built in the year of 1995, or 31 years old. The full mailing address is 214 - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6E4. It has 1 bed & 1 bath. The list price of this condo is $508,188 and the living area is 550 sq ft, or $924 per square foot. The monthly strata fee is $395 and the ownership is freehold strata.

214 - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver

Upcoming Open Houses

The postal code V6B 6E4 has a few open houses in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. This Yaletown condo for sale is one of Lower Mainlands best priced properties in the Yaletown neighbourhood.

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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® R3144528) 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).