Metropolis - 1238 Richards Street
Vancouver, V6B 6M6
For Sale In Building & Complex
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| 09/15/2026 | 608 1238 Richards Street | Active | 1 | 1 | $1,050,000 ($1,109/sqft) | 947 | 34 | $605 | $2,710 in 2025 | RE/MAX Crest Realty | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09/08/2026 | 401 1238 Richards Street | Active | 1 | 1 | $499,900 ($996/sqft) | Lowest | 502 | 41 | $323 | $1,732 in 2025 | Oakwyn Realty Ltd. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 05/01/2026 | 2601 1238 Richards Street | Active | 3 | 2 | $1,749,000 ($1,163/sqft) | Top-Tier | 1504 | 171 | $923 | $4,896 in 2025 | Royal Pacific Realty Corp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Avg: | $1,099,633 | 984 | 82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sold History
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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: | Vvwya |
| Area: | Vvw |
| Board Name: | Real Estate Board Of Greater Vancouver |
| Management: | Wynford Strata Management |
| Management Phone: | 604-261-0285 |
| Units in Development: | 100 |
| Units in Strata: | 100 |
| Subcategories: | Strata Lofts |
| Property Types: | Freehold Strata |
Building Contacts
| Architect: |
Stuart Howard Architects Inc.
phone: 6046885585 email: [email protected] |
| Developer: |
Rize
phone: 604 681 6723 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 3 active listings with an average asking price of $1,099,633, ranging from $499,900 to $1,749,000. In the past 1 year, 8 units have sold at an average price of $1,358,625, averaging 36 days on market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best realtor to sell a condo at Metropolis?
Hani Faraj of Hani & Les | BC Condos And Homes (RE/MAX Crest Realty) specializes in selling at Metropolis. Your listing is marketed on bccondosandhomes.com — BC's largest realtor-owned real estate website and the #1 Google result for building searches — reaching 157,000 registered buyers and over 300,000 monthly visitors, so your unit appears above other agents' listings. In the past 1 year, 8 units sold at Metropolis at an average of $1,358,625 in about 36 days on market. Call 604-229-3342 for a free, no-obligation home evaluation.
How many units are for sale at Metropolis?
There are currently 3 active listings at Metropolis, with an average asking price of $1,099,633.
How much do units sell for at Metropolis?
In the past 1 year, 8 units have sold at an average price of $1,358,625, averaging 36 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
Pets Restrictions
| Pets Allowed: | 2 |
| Dogs Allowed: | Yes |
| Cats Allowed: | Yes |
Building Amenities
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
Documents
What's Your Unit in Metropolis Worth?
8 recent sales in Metropolis ranged $509K – $3M. Curious what your unit would sell for today? Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local RE/MAX agent — based on real MLS® sold data, not an online estimate.
Location
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