1506 - 1189 Howe Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Living area
- 550 sqft
- $ / sqft
- Login
- Strata fee
- $455/mo
- Year built
- 1999
- Property tax
- $1,754/yr
- MLS®
- R2970526
Description
Located in The Genesis concrete highrise, this quiet corner unit enjoys south and east exposures with captivating city views. It features a spacious 550?sf layout comprising one bedroom plus a den, one bathroom, and one designated parking spot. The open kitchen, laminated hardwood flooring runs throughout, and a generous balcony adds extra appeal. Residents can also take advantage of outstanding amenities, including a concierge, fitness center, party room, and indoor pool. Additionally, the location is ideal, being within walking distance of the Canada Line SkyTrain station, bus stops, a supermarket, various restaurants, a bank, and a park.
Building Snapshot — The Genesis
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Property Information
| MLS® # | R2970526 |
| Property Type | Apartment |
| Dwelling Type | Apartment Unit |
| Home Style | Multi Family,Residential Attached |
| Kitchens | 1 |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Parking | Garage Under Building,Underground |
| Tax | $1,754 in 2024 |
| Strata No | LMS3729 |
| Postal Code | V6Z 2X4 |
| Strata Fees | $455 |
| Address | 1506 - 1189 Howe Street |
| Subarea | Downtown VW |
| City | Vancouver |
Floor Area (sq. ft.)
| Main Floor | 550 |
| Above | 550 |
| Total | 550 |
Location
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2026 | 3505 777 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $588,000 | Login to View | 7 | 1 | 2016 | 515 sqft | N/A |
| 03/09/2026 | 1407 108 W Cordova Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $554,900 | Login to View | 186 | 1 | 2009 | 583 sqft | N/A |
| 08/12/2026 | 2306 535 Smithe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $563,800 | Login to View | 30 | 5 | 2010 | 510 sqft | N/A |
| 09/01/2026 | 301 1055 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,000 | Login to View | 10 | 1 | 2009 | 579 sqft | N/A |
| 04/30/2026 | 3309 128 W Cordova Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $550,000 | Login to View | 134 | 1 | 2009 | 559 sqft | N/A |
| 07/09/2026 | 511 819 Hamilton Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $565,000 | Login to View | 64 | 1 | 1998 | 607 sqft | N/A |
| 06/20/2026 | 1207 602 Citadel Parade |
1 | 1 | 1 | $569,000 | Login to View | 83 | 1 | 2007 | 624 sqft | N/A |
| 08/06/2026 | 403 233 Abbott Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $579,000 | Login to View | 36 | 1 | 1996 | 688 sqft | N/A |
| 06/30/2026 | 1607 989 Nelson Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,000 | Login to View | 73 | 1 | 1995 | 616 sqft | N/A |
| 08/06/2026 | 1906 1295 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $585,000 | Login to View | 36 | 1 | 2003 | 547 sqft | N/A |
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | Sold Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | 510 438 Seymour Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $429,000 | $429,000 (0.0%) | Login to View | 13 | 1 | 1996 | 538 sqft | N/A |
| 08/17/2026 | 2306 128 W Cordova Street |
2 | 3 | 1 | $1,208,000 | $1,180,000 (-2.3%) | Login to View | 5 | 2 | 2009 | 1,905 sqft | N/A |
| 08/15/2026 | 2313 610 Granville Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $649,000 | $644,000 (-0.8%) | Login to View | 4 | 1 | 2006 | 698 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 |
| 08/09/2026 | 1102 1212 Howe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $535,000 | $518,000 (-3.2%) | Login to View | 30 | 1 | 2008 | 585 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 |
| 07/28/2026 | 1311 610 Granville Street |
0 | 1 | 1 | $450,000 | $405,000 (-10.0%) | Login to View | 63 | 1 | 2006 | 422 sqft | N/A |
| 07/28/2026 | 1203 969 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $719,900 | $712,000 (-1.1%) | Login to View | 8 | 1 | 2001 | 663 sqft | N/A |
| 07/26/2026 | 2002 1295 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,900 | $570,000 (-5.0%) | Login to View | 23 | 1 | 2002 | 547 sqft | N/A |
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago | 3304 128 W Cordova Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $619,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2009 | 646 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 409 610 Granville Street |
1 | 2 | 1 | $749,000 | Login to View | 1 | 2 | 2006 | 876 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | Ph701 531 Beatty Street |
1 | 2 | 1 | $1,389,000 | Login to View | 1 | 2 | 2007 | 1,102 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | Ph2005 1055 Richards Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $2,298,000 | Login to View | 2 | 2 | 2009 | 1,522 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 4006 1283 Howe Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $849,900 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 2019 | 813 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 504 969 Richards Street |
0 | 1 | 1 | $544,900 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 2002 | 437 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 1203 689 Abbott Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $629,000 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 2009 | 685 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 1903 1133 Hornby Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $529,000 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 2017 | 487 sqft | N/A |
| 2 days ago | 2607 1111 Richards Street |
3 | 3 | 1 | $1,700,000 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 2021 | 1,265 sqft | N/A |
| 2 days ago | 409 53 W Hastings Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $649,000 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 2012 | 816 sqft | N/A |
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes ago | 201 2008 Bayswater Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $685,000 | Login to View | 0 | 1 | 2008 | 598 sqft | N/A |
| 21 hours ago | 2509 1331 W Georgia Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $688,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1997 | 662 sqft | N/A |
| 23 hours ago | 407 1216 Homer Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $839,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1997 | 804 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 3304 128 W Cordova Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $619,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2009 | 646 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 406 5288 Melbourne Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $529,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1998 | 652 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 508 328 E 11th Avenue |
1 | 1 | 1 | $535,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2006 | 600 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 402 338 W 8th Avenue |
1 | 1 | 1 | $819,000 | Login to View | 1 | 2 | 1998 | 866 sqft | N/A |
| 19 hours ago | 506 3438 Vanness Avenue |
1 | 1 | 0 | $499,900 | Login to View | 2 | 5 | 1999 | 600 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 704 27 Alexander Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $524,000 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 1997 | 600 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 503 1228 Homer Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $865,000 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 2006 | 807 sqft | N/A |
Condo for Sale in Downtown VW, Vancouver
Condo in Downtown VW, Vancouver. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo offers 550 sq ft of living space ($1,045/sq ft) and was built in 1999. Home style: Multi Family,residential Attached. Parking: Garage Under Building,Underground. Outdoor: Balcony. Building amenities include Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Sauna/Steam Room, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water. View: City. Strata bylaws: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok, Yes. Monthly strata fees are $455. Annual property taxes: $1,754 (2024). Located in The Genesis in Downtown VW, Vancouver.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1506 - 1189 Howe Street
Common questions buyers ask about this listing:
What year was this home built in?
1506 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 was built in 1999.
How long has this property been listed for?
1506 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 was listed on 02/25/2025.
Is there a basement in this home?
None.
How many bedrooms does this condo have?
1506 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo with 550 sq ft of living space.
What is the square footage of this condo?
1506 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 has 550 sq ft of living space.
What are the strata fees at this condo?
The monthly strata (maintenance) fees at 1506 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 are $455.
What is the MLS® number for this condo?
The MLS® number for 1506 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 is R2970526.
What neighbourhood is this condo in?
1506 - 1189 Howe Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2X4 is located in the Downtown VW neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC.
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