1604 - 1189 Howe Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Living area
- 567 sqft
- $ / sqft
- Login
- Strata fee
- $417/mo
- Year built
- 1998
- Property tax
- $1,569/yr
- MLS®
- R2658492
Description
INVESTOR & FIRST TIME BUYER ALERT! Prime opportunity to own in a central and desirable Downtown location. This bright & airy one bed & flex corner unit has a broad, open view, and has been nicely updated. Efficient layout maximizes every square foot. Features include wide plank floors, s/s. appliances, corner balcony space, large in-suite den/flex/office space, updated high end washer/dryer. One parking & lots of visitor parking. Enjoy full building amenities, including: huge indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, billiards room & concierge/security service. Pets and Rentals allowed (no AirBnB). This property is currently tenanted mo2mo. Showings by appointment. Please contact your realtor. See virtual tour link attached.
Building Snapshot — The Genesis
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Property Information
| MLS® # | R2658492 |
| Property Type | Apartment |
| Dwelling Type | Apartment Unit |
| Home Style | Corner Unit,Upper Unit |
| Kitchens | 1 |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Parking | Garage Underbuilding,Garage; Underground |
| Tax | $1,569 in 2021 |
| Strata No | LMS3729 |
| Postal Code | V6Z 2X4 |
| Complex Name | The Genesis |
| Strata Fees | $417 |
| Address | 1604 - 1189 Howe Street |
| Subarea | Downtown VW |
| City | Vancouver |
| Listed By | Macdonald Realty |
Floor Area (sq. ft.)
| Main Floor | 567 |
| Total | 567 |
Location
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2026 | 1607 989 Nelson Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,000 | Login to View | 64 | 1 | 1995 | 616 sqft | N/A |
| 09/16/2025 | 2501 1283 Howe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,000 | Login to View | 351 | 1 | 2019 | 532 sqft | N/A |
| 02/06/2026 | 1608 1133 Hornby Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $614,000 | Login to View | 208 | 1 | 2018 | 654 sqft | N/A |
| 07/30/2026 | 2906 610 Granville Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $580,000 | Login to View | 34 | 1 | 2006 | 494 sqft | N/A |
| 08/06/2026 | 507 1133 Hornby Street |
1 | 1 | 0 | $599,000 | Login to View | 27 | 1 | 2017 | 610 sqft | N/A |
| 06/22/2026 | 2006 535 Smithe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $568,000 | Login to View | 72 | 1 | 2010 | 510 sqft | N/A |
| 07/09/2026 | 511 819 Hamilton Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $565,000 | Login to View | 55 | 1 | 1998 | 607 sqft | N/A |
| 08/24/2026 | 1104 1001 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,800 | Login to View | 9 | 1 | 2004 | 531 sqft | N/A |
| 02/02/2026 | 309 33 W Pender Street |
1 | 1 | 0 | $569,000 | Login to View | 212 | 1 | 2009 | 628 sqft | N/A |
| 07/17/2026 | 1102 1199 Seymour Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,990 | Login to View | 47 | 1 | 2005 | 582 sqft | N/A |
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | Sold Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2022 | This Property | 1 | 1 | 1 | Login to View | Login to View | Login to View | 7 | 1 | 1998 | 567 sqft | N/A |
| 08/23/2026 | 2504 565 Smithe Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $795,000 | $785,000 (-1.3%) | Login to View | 26 | 1 | 2009 | 818 sqft | N/A |
| 08/22/2026 | 2107 1238 Seymour Street |
0 | 1 | 1 | $395,000 | $363,000 (-8.1%) | Login to View | 16 | 1 | 1996 | 339 sqft | N/A |
| 08/13/2026 | 3002 667 Howe Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $1,990,000 | $1,800,000 (-9.5%) | Login to View | 17 | 1 | 2012 | 1,482 sqft | N/A |
| 08/08/2026 | 1702 788 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 0 | $679,000 | $635,000 (-6.5%) | Login to View | 17 | 5 | 2007 | 685 sqft | N/A |
| 08/07/2026 | 3207 688 Abbott Street |
2 | 2 | 0 | $998,000 | $960,000 (-3.8%) | Login to View | 126 | 1 | 2007 | 885 sqft | N/A |
| 07/30/2026 | 2103 1189 Howe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $539,000 | $525,000 (-2.6%) | Login to View | 50 | 1 | 1999 | 605 sqft | N/A |
| 07/29/2026 | 1003 1133 Hornby Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $498,000 | $475,000 (-4.6%) | Login to View | 51 | 1 | 2017 | 500 sqft | N/A |
| 07/24/2026 | 1817 68 Smithe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,900 | $575,000 (-4.2%) | Login to View | 94 | 1 | 2016 | 501 sqft | N/A |
| 07/22/2026 | 1906 1283 Howe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $499,888 | $480,000 (-4.0%) | Login to View | 13 | 1 | 2019 | 459 sqft | N/A |
| 07/16/2026 | 2203 1289 Hornby Street |
0 | 1 | 1 | $559,000 | $555,000 (-0.7%) | Login to View | 24 | 1 | 2022 | 466 sqft | N/A |
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 minutes ago | 1703 233 Robson Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $999,999 | Login to View | 0 | 1 | 2009 | 1,014 sqft | N/A |
| 2 hours ago | 305 689 Abbott Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $899,000 | Login to View | 0 | 1 | 2009 | 1,053 sqft | N/A |
| 4 hours ago | 2710 1289 Hornby Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $778,000 | Login to View | 0 | 1 | 2022 | 614 sqft | N/A |
| 5 hours ago | 1404 838 W Hastings Street |
0 | 1 | 1 | $519,000 | Login to View | 0 | 1 | 2011 | 528 sqft | N/A |
| 6 hours ago | 2901 689 Abbott Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $949,000 | Login to View | 0 | 1 | 2009 | 930 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 3308 1289 Hornby Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $728,800 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2022 | 555 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 2508 602 Citadel Parade |
2 | 2 | 1 | $898,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2007 | 935 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 1405 822 Homer Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $765,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1999 | 828 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 301 1055 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2009 | 579 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 902 889 Pacific Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $1,099,900 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2021 | 892 sqft | N/A |
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago | 401 1055 Homer Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $749,900 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2003 | 790 sqft | N/A |
| 7 hours ago | 2803 939 Homer Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1998 | 573 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 2503 198 Aquarius Mews |
1 | 1 | 1 | $799,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1999 | 534 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 901 3520 Crowley Drive |
1 | 1 | 1 | $489,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2001 | 611 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 306 125 Milross Avenue |
1 | 1 | 1 | $999,000 | Login to View | 1 | 2 | 2007 | 1,010 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | L2 2556 E Hastings Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $638,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1995 | 772 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 907 1189 Howe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $518,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1998 | 554 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 2606 1200 W Georgia Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $649,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1998 | 703 sqft | N/A |
| 2 days ago | 407 1333 W 7th Avenue |
1 | 1 | 1 | $638,000 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 1993 | 634 sqft | N/A |
| 2 days ago | 201 538 Smithe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $562,800 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 2008 | 604 sqft | N/A |
Condo for Sale in Downtown VW, Vancouver
Condo in Downtown VW, Vancouver. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo offers 567 sq ft of living space ($1,033/sq ft) and was built in 1998. Home style: Corner Unit,upper Unit. Parking: Garage Underbuilding,Garage, Underground. Outdoor: Central Location, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby. Building amenities include Bike Room, Elevator, Exercise Centre, In Suite Laundry, Pool; Indoor, Concierge. Property features include ClthWsh/Dryr/Frdg/Stve/DW. View: Broad City View. Strata bylaws: Pets Allowed, Rentals Allwd W/restrctns. Monthly strata fees are $417. Annual property taxes: $1,569 (2021). Listed by Macdonald Realty — MLS® #R2658492. Located in The Genesis in Downtown VW, Vancouver.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1604 - 1189 Howe Street
Common questions buyers ask about this listing:
What year was this home built in?
1604 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 was built in 1998.
How long has this property been listed for?
1604 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 was listed on 02/28/2022 by Macdonald Realty.
Is there a basement in this home?
None.
How many bedrooms does this condo have?
1604 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo with 567 sq ft of living space.
What is the square footage of this condo?
1604 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 has 567 sq ft of living space.
What are the strata fees at this condo?
The monthly strata (maintenance) fees at 1604 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 are $417.
Are pets allowed at this condo?
Pets are allowed at 1604 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4.
Are rentals allowed at this condo?
Rentals are allowed at 1604 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4.
What is the MLS® number for this condo?
The MLS® number for 1604 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 is R2658492.
What neighbourhood is this condo in?
1604 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 is located in the Downtown VW neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC.
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