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Metropolis - 1238 Richards Street

Vancouver, V6B 6M6

For Sale In Building & Complex

Date Address Status Bed Bath Price Attributes Sqft DOM Strata Fees Tax Listed By
05/01/2026 2601 1238 Richards Street Active 3 2 $1,790,000 ($1,190/sqft) Top-Tier 1504 33 $923 $4,896 in 2025 Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
04/14/2026 1802 1238 Richards Street Active 1 1 $785,000 ($936/sqft) Lowest Good Deal 839 50 $537 $2,788 in 2025 eXp Realty
Avg: $1,287,500   1172 42  

Sold History

Date Address Bed Bath Asking Price Sold Price Sqft DOM Strata Fees Tax Listed By

Building Information

Building Name: Metropolis
Building Address: 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, V6B 6M6
Levels: 28
Suites: 100
Status: Completed
Built: 1998
Title To Land: Freehold Strata
Building Type: Strata Lofts
Strata Plan: LMS3380
Subarea: Downtown VW
Area: Vancouver West
Board Name: Real Estate Board Of Greater Vancouver
Management: Self Managed
Units in Development: 100
Units in Strata: 100
Subcategories: Strata Lofts
Property Types: Freehold Strata

Building Contacts

Management: Self Managed
Developer: Rize
phone: 604 681 6723
email: [email protected]
Architect: Stuart Howard Architects Inc.
phone: 6046885585
email: [email protected]

Description

Metropolis - 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S2, LMS3380 - located in Downtown area of Vancouver West, near the crossroads Richards Street and Davie Street. Metropolis is just steps to Choices Market, Emery Barnes Park and Vancouver International Film Centre. Helmcken Park, Starbucks Coffee, Blenz Coffee, Pacific Cinematheque, Wall Centre, Language Studies International, Royal Bank, Scotia Bank, Spa and UBC Robson Square, Seawall, David Lam Park, Quayside Marina at Concord Pacific Place, Scotiabank Dance Center, CSIL Canadian As A Second Language Institute, Spa Beauty+Welness Centre, Exhale Yoga Pilates & Dance Studios, Pacific Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Bambu The Salon, Dairy Queen, Blenz Coffee, Yaletown YYoga, 24-7 Fitness in Yaletown, Kostuik Gallery, Shoppers Drug Mart, BC PLace, Urban Fare, Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre and Contemporary Art Gallery. Restaurants in the neighbourhood area La Terazza, Games Big Fish, Earls, Yaletown Keg Steakhouse and Bar, Urban Thai Bistro, Hapa Izakaya, Cactus Club Cafe, George Lounge, Fresh Japanese Take out, Drew Cooks and much more. The bus stops near the complex and Yaletown-Roundhouse Skytrain Station is less than 5-minute walk from the complex. Rize Alliance Properties quality built Metropolis in 1998. This 28-level concrete building has concrete exterior finishing and full rain screen. There are 100 units in development and in strata. Formerly the historical Canadian Linen Building, the Metropolis initiated the heritage revitalization agreement that allowed additional floor area while protecting heritage significant structures. Almost all suites are 2 level lofts, but you also can find condos and penthouses in this building. Metropolis offers one and two bedroom suites with one and two bathrooms. This top-notch tower features 1928 heritage settings, Art Deco Architecture, Russian Constructivist styling, 16' ceilings, double-heights suites with furnished mezzanines, upper loft bedrooms, two-bedroom suites with fireplaces, two-level penthouses, Ebony cabinetry and appliances, coloured-washed concrete floors with inlaid zinc, copper-finished countertops, hardwood floors and sisal carpets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliance upgrades, subterranean parking and food/retail market place. Metropolis offers great amenities that include a jacuzzi, an exercise room, bike storage, a large manicured roof garden, in-suite laundry and elevators.

 

Metropolis Market Summary

Metropolis is a residential building located at 1238 Richards Street in Vancouver, built in 1998. There are currently 2 active listings with an average asking price of $1,287,500, ranging from $785,000 to $1,790,000. In the past 1 year, 8 units have sold at an average price of $1,408,625, averaging 51 days on market.

Active Listings
2
Avg. Asking Price
$1,287,500
Sold (1 Year)
8
Avg. Sold Price
$1,408,625
Avg. $/SqFt
$1,073
Avg. Days on Market
51

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units are for sale at Metropolis?

There are currently 2 active listings at Metropolis, with an average asking price of $1,287,500.

How much do units sell for at Metropolis?

In the past 1 year, 8 units have sold at an average price of $1,408,625, averaging 51 days on market.

When was Metropolis built?

Metropolis was built in 1998 and is located in Vancouver.

Are there pet or rental restrictions at Metropolis?

The strata bylaws at Metropolis include the following restrictions: Pets allowed,rentals allowed.

Strata ByLaws

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Animals
PETS ALLOWED

Pets Restrictions

Pets Allowed: 2
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Cats Allowed: Yes

Amenities

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Bike Room
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Elevator
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Exercise Centre
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In Suite Laundry
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Swirlpool/ Hot Tub

Other Amenities Information

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Construction Info

Year Built: 1998
Levels: 28
Construction: Concrete
Rain Screen: Full
Roof: Other
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Finish: Concrete

Maintenance Fee Includes

Caretaker
Garbage Pickup
Gardening
Hot Water
Management
Recreation Facility

Features

1928 Herritage Settings
Art Deco Architecture
Russian Constructivist Styling
16' Ceilings
Double-heights Suites With Furnished Mezzanines
Upper Loft Bedrooms
Two-bedroom Suites With Fireplaces
Two-level Penthouses
Ebony Cabinetry And Appliances
Coloured-washed Concrete Floors With Inlaid Zinc
Copper-finished Contertops
Hardwood Floors
Sisal Carpets
Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliance Upgrades
Subterranean Parking
Food/retail Market Place
Jacuzzi
Exercise Room
Bike Storage
Large Manicured Roof Garden
In-suite Laundry
Elevators
$1,134.28
1998
$0.61
28

Building Floor Plates


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Floor: 29
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Location

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