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Robinson Tower - 488 Helmcken Street

Vancouver, V6B 6E4

For Sale In Building & Complex

Date Address Status Bed Bath Price Attributes Sqft DOM Strata Fees Tax Listed By
09/21/2026 408 488 Helmcken Street Active 1 1 $628,000 ($992/sqft) 633 22 $433 $1,810 in 2026 Maude, MacKay & Company Limited
09/18/2026 903 488 Helmcken Street Active 2 2 $699,000 ($887/sqft) Top-Tier 788 25 $545 $2,284 in 2026 RE/MAX Crest Realty
07/08/2026 214 488 Helmcken Street Active 1 1 $508,188 ($924/sqft) Lowest 550 97 $395 $1,722 in 2026 Renanza Realty Inc.
Avg: $611,729   657 48  

Sold History

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Building Information

Building Name: Robinson Tower
Building Address: 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, V6B 6E4
Levels: 17
Suites: 133
Status: Completed
Built: 1995
Title To Land: Freehold Strata
Building Type: Strata Condos
Strata Plan: LMS1902
Subarea: Downtown VW
Area: Vancouver West
Board Name: Real Estate Board Of Greater Vancouver
Management: Self Managed
Units in Development: 133
Units in Strata: 133
Subcategories: Strata Condos
Property Types: Freehold Strata

Building Contacts

Developer: Diamond Robinson Group Ltd
phone: 6047323861
Management: Self Managed

Description

Robinson Tower - 488 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2E6, LMS1902 - located in Downtown area of Vancouver West, at the crossroads Helmcken Street and Richards. Robinson Tower is conveniently situated at the edge of Yaletown, just 4 blocks to the financial district, 3 blocks to Robson Street at the corner of Richards Street. Walking distance to Choices Market, Emery Barnes Park, 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 5-minute walk from the complex. Diamond Robinson Group Ltd quality built Robinson Tower in 1995. This 17-level building has a concrete construction and concrete exterior finishing. There are 133 suites including commercial and retail spaces. Robinson Tower offers one bedroom and one bedroom+dens from 615 to 871 sq. ft., two bedroom plus two bedroom+den from 775 to 936 sq. ft. and 5 penthouse homes with 4-3 bedrooms ranging from 1,143 to 1,527 sq. ft. and one - two bedroom 1375 sq ft., each with a private balcony. The building feature great amenities that include private secured storage lockers, secured bicycle storage, a meeting room, a lounge, fully equipped exercise room, changing rooms, adjoining whirlpool and sauna room, exclusive billiard room and outdoor patio. Most homes offer quality appliances, European-style kitchen cabinetry, premium bathroom fixtures, high quality carpeting, double-glazed windows and security audio intercom system.

 

Robinson Tower Market Summary

Robinson Tower is a residential building located at 488 Helmcken Street in Vancouver, built in 1995. There are currently 3 active listings with an average asking price of $611,729, ranging from $508,188 to $699,000. In the past 1 year, 4 units have sold at an average price of $696,750, averaging 11 days on market.

Active Listings
3
Avg. Asking Price
$611,729
Sold (1 Year)
4
Avg. Sold Price
$696,750
Avg. $/SqFt
$838
Avg. Days on Market
11

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best realtor to sell a condo at Robinson Tower?

Hani Faraj of Hani & Les | BC Condos And Homes (RE/MAX Crest Realty) specializes in selling at Robinson Tower. 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, 4 units sold at Robinson Tower at an average of $696,750 in about 11 days on market. Call 604-229-3342 for a free, no-obligation home evaluation.

How many units are for sale at Robinson Tower?

There are currently 3 active listings at Robinson Tower, with an average asking price of $611,729.

How much do units sell for at Robinson Tower?

In the past 1 year, 4 units have sold at an average price of $696,750, averaging 11 days on market.

When was Robinson Tower built?

Robinson Tower was built in 1995 and is located in Vancouver.

Are there pet or rental restrictions at Robinson Tower?

The strata bylaws at Robinson Tower 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

Building Amenities

Security Audio Intercom System
Security Audio Intercom System
Secured Underground Parking
Secured Underground Parking
Facilities: Private Secured Storage Lockers
Facilities: Private Secured Storage Lockers
Secured Bicycle Storage
Secured Bicycle Storage
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Robinson Tower Lounge
Robinson Tower Lounge
Fully Equipped Exercise Room
Fully Equipped Exercise Room
Amenities Area With Changing Rooms
Adjoining Whirlpool And Sauna Room
Adjoining Whirlpool And Sauna Room
Exclusive Billiard Room

Other Amenities Information

  • Storage
  • Meeting room
  • Amenities area with changing rooms
  • Adjoining whirlpool and sauna room
  • Exclusive billiard room
  • Outdoor patio?

Construction Info

Year Built: 1995
Levels: 17
Construction: Concrete
Rain Screen: No
Roof: Other
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Finish: Brick

Maintenance Fee Includes

Caretaker
Garbage Pickup
Gardening
Hot Water
Management
Recreation Facility

Features

Quality appliances

Secure concrete construction

European-style kitchen cabinetry

Premium bathroom fixtures

High quality carpeting

Double-glazed windows

Security audio intercom system

Secured underground parking

Panoramic views of Mountains, City or Sea
 

Facilities:

Private secured storage lockers

Secured bicycle storage

Meeting room

Robinson tower lounge

Fully equipped exercise room

Amenities area with changing rooms

Adjoining whirlpool and sauna room

Exclusive billiard room

Outdoor patio

$905.22
1995
$0.67
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