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709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver

Vancouver,False Creek
List Price$2,499,000Est. $11,627/month
Beds2
Baths2
Sq Ft1,613

About 709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver

Dwelling Type:Apartment/Condo
Structure:Multi Family, Residential Attached
Year Built:1986
Floor Area (sq. ft.):1,613
Parking:2 parking spots
Stories:8
Property Taxes:$4,911.35 /yr (2026)
Maintenance Fee:$1,202.6/mo
Pets:—
Status:For Sale
MLS® #:R3174463
Added: (3 weeks ago)
Updated:
Provided by:Century 21 In Town Realty
Area:Vancouver West
Sub Area:False Creek
MLS Reciprocity

Apartment/Condo for sale at 709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive Vancouver, BC V6J 4Z3, Canada, Metro Vancouver, Lower Mainland. 1,613 sqft • False Creek • List Price $2,499,000. Rare freehold living at Granville Island. This exceptional 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom subpenthouse offers over 1,600 sq. ft. of refined interiors and nearly 900 sq. ft. of private outdoor space with sweeping city, water and Granville Island views. Reimagined in a $600,000+ renovation by renowned Vancouver design firm Knight Varga, the home showcases rich wood detailing, bespoke millwork and thoughtful finishes. A beautifully appointed kitchen features Gaggenau appliances, integrated drawer freezers and custom-panelled refrigeration. The primary suite includes a custom walk-in closet, steam shower and Japanese soaking tub. A temperature-controlled, walk-in wine cellar accommodates approximately 200 bottles. An extraordinary residence designed for elevated living. Private viewings by appointment.

709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver, BC V6J 4Z3 (MLS® R3174463) is a 2 bed, 2 bath Apartment/Condo for sale, listed at $2,499,000 and added to Strawhomes.com on October 12, 2026. The apartment is 1,613 square feet and was built in 1986. At $2,499,000, the estimated mortgage is $11,627 per month with 20% down, a 5% interest rate and a 25-year amortization. The apartment is in the False Creek Condos neighbourhood of Vancouver, with more listings under Vancouver Apartments for sale. The neighbourhoods whose centres are closest to the apartment are Kitsilano, Yaletown and Fairview VW.

Details

Property

Area Minor
False Creek
Postal Code
V6J 4Z3
Property Sub Type
Apartment/Condo
Year Built
1986
Size (Interior)
1,613 sqft
Building Area Total
1,613 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-10-19
Province
British Columbia
Date first appeared on site
2026-10-12
Features
2 baths, 2 beds, Apartment/Condo, Central Location, Marina Nearby, Recreation Nearby

Inside

Full Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
Laundry Features
In Unit
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplace
1
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Wine Cooler
Bedrooms
2
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Deck
Fireplace Features
Gas
Interior Features
Elevator

Building

Roof
Other
Floor Area Below Grade
No. Floor Levels
8
Heating
Electric, Heat Pump
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Multi Family, Residential Attached
View
Yes
View Description
City & Water
Common Walls
Corner Unit
Spa Features
Swirlpool/Hot Tub
Construction
Concrete, Brick (Exterior)

Parking

Parking Space (A)
2
Parking Features
Underground, Rear Access, Concrete
Garage
Yes

Fees

Gross Taxes
$4,911.35
Tax Year
2026
Maintenance Fee
$1,202.6/month
Common Elements Included
Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Recreation Facilities, Sauna/Steam Room, Concierge, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Other, Snow Removal
Central A/C Included
No

Utilities

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

Highlights

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

Land

Lot Features
Central Location, Marina Nearby, Recreation Nearby
Waterfront
Yes

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3174463
Ownership
Freehold Strata
Age
40 years
Main Floor Finished Area
1,613 sqft
Listing Source
GVR – FVREB – CADREB – BCNREB – Resi

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 709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver

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Recently Sold Homes Near MLS® R3174463 - Sold Data

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    Date sold
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Tax history - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$1,167,000 + $293,000$1,460,000

Location

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Monthly mortgage payment
$11,627
Monthly total incl. strata
$12,830

Neighbourhood

Nearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$2,499,000Oct 12, 2026
Vancouver$1,920,026Nov 6, 2026
False Creek$1,096,183Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • L'Epicerie Rotisserie & Gourmet Shop0.43 km · 565-1689 Johnston Street
  • Dean's Food Store0.59 km · 1399 Fountain Way Court
  • Kitsilano Natural Foods1.05 km · 2200 York Avenue

Malls

  • Denman Place Mall1.95 km · 1030 Denman Street
  • Library Square Tower Shops & Food2.06 km · 300 West Georgia Street
  • Robson Public Market2.08 km · 1610 Robson Street

Pharmacy

  • Regency Pharmasave0.71 km · 1530 West 7th Avenue
  • PHARMASAVE Granville & Broadway0.98 km · 2580 Granville Street
  • Shoppers Drug Mart1.11 km · 1295 Seymour Street

Liquor

  • Bimini's Liquor Store0.85 km
  • Burrard Liquor Store0.87 km · 2401 Burrard Street
  • JAK'S Beer Wine Spirits1.04 km · 2658 Granville Street

Libraries

  • Little Free Library | Granville Island0.58 km
  • Vancouver Public Library0.99 km · 1455 West 10th Avenue
  • UBC Biomedical Branch Library1.57 km · 2775 Laurel Street

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • Fifth Avenue Cinemas0.60 km · 2110 Burrard St
  • The Cinematheque1.30 km · 1131 Howe Street
  • Vancity Theatre1.31 km · 1181 Seymour Street

Restaurants

  • The Vancouver Fish Company0.32 km · 1517 Anderson St
  • Bridges Restaurant0.35 km · 1696 Duranleau Street
  • TV Dinner Coffee & Grocery0.43 km · 1780 W 3rd Ave

Nightlife

  • Brewing August0.31 km · 1614 W 3rd Ave
  • Northern Bars0.43 km · 1689 Johnston St
  • Grapes & Soda0.58 km · 1541 W 6th Ave

Arenas

  • BC Place Stadium2.07 km · 777 Pacific Blvd
  • Rogers Arena2.69 km · 800 Griffiths Way
  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club4.05 km · 4601 Ontario St

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • Sugarrays0.39 km · 1738 W 3rd Ave
  • Ron Zalko Personal Training Vancouver0.42 km · 1807 West 1st Avenue
  • Rock Steady Boxing Vancouver ​0.43 km

Yoga

  • Ocean Breath Yoga School0.29 km · 1521 Foreshore Walk
  • YYOGA West Sixth0.57 km · 1569 West 6th Avenue
  • Semperviva Yoga0.66 km · 1333 Johnston Street

Golf

  • Score Golf0.58 km · 1529 West 6th Avenue
  • Peak Golf0.68 km · 1931 W 4th Ave
  • Vancouver Golf Performance1.07 km · 1946 W Broadway

Hospitals

  • St. Paul's Hospital1.30 km · 1081 Burrard Street
  • Vancouver General Hospital1.72 km · 899 West 12th Avenue
  • BC Children's Hospital - Clinical Support Building2.99 km · 948 28th Avenue W

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • Seaforth Peace Park0.37 km · 1620 Chestnut Street
  • Granville Island Water Park0.47 km · 1348 Cartwright Street
  • Sutcliffe Park0.52 km · 1318 Cartwright Street

Trails Nearby

  • Merilees Trail4.23 km
  • Sasamat Trail5.19 km
  • Nature Trail5.52 km

Public Recreation Center

  • False Creek Community Centre0.60 km · 1318 Cartwright St
  • Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre1.40 km · 181 Roundhouse Mews
  • Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club1.53 km · 1630 W 15th Ave

Museum

  • Vancouver Museum0.59 km · 1100 Chestnut St
  • HR MacMillan Space Centre0.60 km · 1100 Chestnut St
  • St Roch National Historic Site0.80 km · 1905 Ogden Ave

University & College

  • UBC Robson Square1.76 km
  • Emily Carr University of Art + Design2.16 km
  • Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre Campus Vancouver2.48 km

Preschools

  • Swamp Willow Preschool0.55 km · 1318 Cartwright St
  • Hudson Out Of School Care0.57 km · 1551 Cypress St
  • La Calypso0.66 km · 227-1555 W 7th Ave

Daycares

  • Creekview Tiny Tots (18Mths - 3Yrs Gdc)0.37 km · 1483 Lameys Mill Road
  • False Creek Out Of School Care0.55 km · 1318 Cartwright St
  • YMCA False Creek Child Care0.57 km · 1399 Fountain Way

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver2.08 km
  • Downtown Richmond11.68 km
  • Downtown Burnaby13.67 km

Skytrain Station

  • Yaletown–Roundhouse Station Skytrain1.53 km
  • Olympic Village Station Skytrain1.94 km
  • Vancouver City Centre Station Skytrain2.01 km

Bus Stations

  • Oakridge-41st Ave Station @ Bay 10.18 km
  • Oakridge-41st Ave Station @ Bay 40.20 km
  • Northbound Granville St @ W Hastings St0.20 km
  • Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Anderson St0.23 km
  • Eastbound W 2nd Ave @ Anderson St0.23 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)8.83 km
  • Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB)23.90 km
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)62.35 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound2.72 km
  • Lonsdale Quay Seabus Southbound5.82 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay14.86 km
  • BC Ferries Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal29.24 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express2.66 km · 601 W Cordova St
  • Moody Centre Station West Coast Express21.39 km
  • Coquitlam Central Station West Coast Express24.66 km · 2900 Barnet Hwy

Public

  • Henry Hudson0.55 km · 1551 Cypress St
  • Lord Tennyson1.18 km · 1936 10th Ave W
  • Elsie Roy1.32 km · 150 Drake St
  • Kitsilano1.94 km
  • King George2.10 km
  • Prince Of Wales3.13 km

Private

  • St Augustine's1.14 km · 2154 7th Ave W
  • Canada Royal Arts High School1.49 km · 896 8th Ave W
  • Pattison High School1.55 km · 981 Nelson St

About: 709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver

Explore 2,318 Vancouver Apartment/Condos for sale to find your ideal property.

This freehold apartment/condo was built in 1986 and is currently listed at $1,549 per square foot. Monthly strata fees for this unit are $1,202.6. The property offers 2 parking spaces, a garage, 1 fireplace, waterfront access, scenic views. Annual property taxes were assessed at $4,911 in 2026.

709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive is in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia and found in the community of False Creek in Vancouver.

Other communities nearby are Yaletown, Fairview VW and Mount Pleasant VE. Pennyfarthing has 4 homes currently on the market, while the district of False Creek has 91 postings on the market. This is roughly 1.9% of Vancouver's total 4,706 listings on the market. In False Creek, the average asking price for an apartment/condo is $1,104,722, which translates to a monthly mortgage payment of around $5,166.* This is 1.0 times the average price of $1,085,108 for a similar apartment/condo in the city of Vancouver.

Apartments/condos listed in False Creek are an average of 904 sq ft, with 2 beds and 1 baths.

The majority of properties for sale in the community around 709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive 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®#: R3174463 · $2,499,000 · 2 bedroom apartment/condo in False Creek Vancouver.

FAQs About 709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver

What is the square footage of 709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver, MLS® R3174463?
This condo, MLS® R3174463, has a size of 1,613 sqft. This is above the average square footage for a condo in the False Creek neighbourhood, which is 908 sqft.
What are nearby schools to this condo?
Nearby secondary schools include Century High School, Canada Royal Arts High School and Pattison High School. Nearby elementary schools include Henry Hudson, St Augustine's and Lord Tennyson.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this condo, MLS® R3174463.
Does this condo have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for this condo with 2 spots.
What are annual taxes for this condo?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $4,911 per year based on 2026 tax year reports.
Is this condo walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 96, 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 False Creek, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 123.9% above average condo prices for False Creek.
What building is this condo a part of?
This condo is part of the building 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive and other units for sale include unit 602 and unit 304.

Apartment/Condo for sale in Vancouver West, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3174463

This Apartment/Condo is an attached property that is currently for sale and was listed on October 12, 2026, or listed 2 weeks ago on our web site. This condo is for sale and is located in the neighbourhood of False Creek. It was built in the year of 1986, or 40 years old. The full mailing address is 709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6J 4Z3. It has 2 beds & 2 baths. The list price of this condo is $2,499,000 and the living area is 1,613 sq ft, or $1,549 per square foot. The monthly strata fee is $1,203 and the ownership is freehold strata.

709 - 1490 Pennyfarthing Drive, Vancouver

Upcoming Open Houses

The postal code V6J 4Z3 has a few open houses in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. This False Creek condo for sale is one of Lower Mainlands best priced properties in the False Creek 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® R3174463) 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).