1607 - 989 Nelson Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver, V6Z 2S1 – 1 Bed Condo for Sale
1 Bath · MLS: R3118746
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Welcome to The Electra, a landmark concrete tower in the heart of downtown, formerly the BC Hydro HQ and converted to condos in 1995. This bright NW-facing 1 bed offers a functional layout with full-width windows that flood the space with natural light. Enjoy city & mountain views with a peekaboo ocean outlook. Unbeatable location just steps to groceries, shopping, restaurants, cafés, YMCA, and theatres, public transportation. Exceptional amenities include guest suites, gym, dry sauna, spacious lounge with full kitchen, and outdoor BBQ patio, billiard and table tennis. Includes a large storage locker and free shared laundry (on same floor). Short-term rentals allowed with strata approval and a valid city license. Strata fees include heating and A/C. No pets.
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Property Information
| MLS® # | R3118746 |
| Property Type | Apartment |
| Dwelling Type | Apartment Unit |
| Home Style | Multi Family,Residential Attached |
| Kitchens | 1 |
| Year Built | 1995 |
| Parking | None |
| Tax | $1,893 in 2025 |
| Strata No | LMS1866 |
| Postal Code | V6Z 2S1 |
| Complex Name | Electra |
| Strata Fees | $648 |
| Address | 1607 - 989 Nelson Street |
| Subarea | Downtown VW |
| City | Vancouver |
| Listed By | Oakwyn Realty Ltd. |
Floor Area (sq. ft.)
| Main Floor | 616 |
| Above | 616 |
| Total | 616 |
Location
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | This Property | 1 | 1 | 1 | $619,000 | Login to View | 32 | 1 | 1995 | 616 sqft | N/A |
| 04/16/2026 | 605 53 W Hastings Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $597,100 | Login to View | 50 | 1 | 2008 | 1,050 sqft | N/A |
| 03/17/2026 | 1701 1001 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 0 | $618,000 | Login to View | 80 | 1 | 2004 | 539 sqft | N/A |
| 01/22/2026 | 508 1010 Howe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,000 | Login to View | 134 | 1 | 1982 | 600 sqft | N/A |
| 06/02/2026 | 805 68 Smithe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $618,000 | Login to View | 3 | 1 | 2016 | 507 sqft | N/A |
| 02/17/2026 | 2104 999 Seymour Street |
1 | 1 | 0 | $599,000 | Login to View | 108 | 1 | 2014 | 505 sqft | N/A |
| 05/05/2026 | 1905 821 Cambie Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $639,000 | Login to View | 31 | 1 | 2008 | 600 sqft | N/A |
| 03/25/2026 | 202 1199 Seymour Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $609,900 | Login to View | 72 | 1 | 2005 | 628 sqft | N/A |
| 04/21/2026 | 1817 68 Smithe Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $639,900 | Login to View | 45 | 1 | 2016 | 501 sqft | N/A |
| 05/15/2026 | 808 821 Cambie Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $629,000 | Login to View | 21 | 1 | 2008 | 582 sqft | N/A |
| 05/13/2026 | 608 933 Seymour Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,900 | Login to View | 23 | 2 | 1998 | 586 sqft | N/A |
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | Sold Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2026 | 3405 1335 Howe Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $1,674,900 | $1,580,000 (-5.7%) | Login to View | 42 | 1 | 2022 | 985 sqft | N/A |
| 05/17/2026 | 309 1255 Seymour Street |
1 | 2 | 1 | $799,999 | $765,000 (-4.4%) | Login to View | 38 | 1 | 2008 | 882 sqft | N/A |
| 05/13/2026 | 902 1252 Hornby Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $649,000 | $625,000 (-3.7%) | Login to View | 16 | 1 | 2008 | 693 sqft | N/A |
| 05/10/2026 | 2803 111 W Georgia Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $849,000 | $832,000 (-2.0%) | Login to View | 32 | 1 | 2007 | 893 sqft | N/A |
| 05/08/2026 | 2510 63 Keefer Place |
1 | 1 | 1 | $438,000 | $436,000 (-0.5%) | Login to View | 95 | 1 | 2000 | 575 sqft | N/A |
| 05/04/2026 | 2008 888 Homer Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $599,000 | $572,000 (-4.5%) | Login to View | 48 | 1 | 2011 | 553 sqft | N/A |
| 05/01/2026 | 1803 667 Howe Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $1,548,000 | $1,380,000 (-10.9%) | Login to View | 43 | 1 | 2013 | 1,443 sqft | N/A |
| 04/30/2026 | 1404 888 Homer Street |
0 | 1 | 1 | $449,000 | $419,250 (-6.6%) | Login to View | 72 | 1 | 2011 | 441 sqft | N/A |
| 04/28/2026 | 2210 233 Robson Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $619,000 | $590,000 (-4.7%) | Login to View | 15 | 1 | 2009 | 608 sqft | N/A |
| 04/27/2026 | 1706 833 Homer Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $728,000 | $715,000 (-1.8%) | Login to View | 6 | 1 | 2010 | 704 sqft | N/A |
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago | 2009 63 Keefer Place |
2 | 2 | 1 | $835,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2000 | 901 sqft | N/A |
| 15 hours ago | 2008 438 Seymour Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $649,900 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1996 | 710 sqft | N/A |
| 17 hours ago | 2008 777 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $598,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2016 | 573 sqft | N/A |
| 18 hours ago | 3101 668 Citadel Parade |
2 | 1 | 1 | $999,800 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2007 | 810 sqft | N/A |
| 19 hours ago | 503 1155 Seymour Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $579,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2005 | 521 sqft | N/A |
| 21 hours ago | 2504 565 Smithe Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $849,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2009 | 818 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 1201 1068 Hornby Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $523,900 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 2000 | 560 sqft | N/A |
| 16 hours ago | 2604 1255 Seymour Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $548,000 | Login to View | 3 | 1 | 2008 | 475 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 2002 1295 Richards Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $629,000 | Login to View | 3 | 1 | 2002 | 547 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 805 788 Hamilton Street |
2 | 2 | 1 | $799,000 | Login to View | 3 | 1 | 2009 | 910 sqft | N/A |
| Date | Address | Bed | Bath | Kitchen | Asking Price | $/Sqft | DOM | Levels | Built | Living Area | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 hours ago | 503 1155 Seymour Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $579,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2005 | 521 sqft | N/A |
| 20 hours ago | 408 189 Ontario Place |
1 | 1 | 1 | $425,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 2003 | 609 sqft | N/A |
| 22 hours ago | 303 2250 W 3rd Avenue |
1 | 1 | 1 | $799,000 | Login to View | 1 | 1 | 1988 | 714 sqft | N/A |
| 16 hours ago | 2901 1008 Cambie Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $689,000 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 1997 | 721 sqft | N/A |
| 21 hours ago | 206 2388 Triumph Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $549,000 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 1995 | 596 sqft | N/A |
| 22 hours ago | 1110 928 Beatty Street |
1 | 1 | 0 | $699,999 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 2005 | 669 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 404 5605 Hampton Place |
1 | 1 | 1 | $749,999 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 1997 | 722 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 314 336 E 1st Avenue |
1 | 1 | 1 | $840,000 | Login to View | 2 | 2 | 1994 | 952 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 207 1925 W 2nd Avenue |
1 | 1 | 1 | $724,800 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 1986 | 677 sqft | N/A |
| 1 day ago | 215 8680 Fremlin Street |
1 | 1 | 1 | $439,900 | Login to View | 2 | 1 | 1985 | 689 sqft | N/A |
Condo for Sale in Downtown VW, Vancouver
Condo for sale in Downtown VW, Vancouver — listed at $619,000. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo offers 616 sq ft of living space ($1,005/sq ft) and was built in 1995. Located in the Electra complex in Downtown VW, Vancouver. Home style: Multi Family,residential Attached. Parking: None. Outdoor: Shopping Nearby, Central Location, Recreation Nearby. Building amenities include Bike Room, Exercise Centre, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Heat. Property features include Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System, Window Coverings. View: City & Mountains. Strata bylaws: No Cats, No Dogs, No. Monthly strata fees are $648. Annual property taxes: $1,893 (2025). Listed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. — MLS® #R3118746.
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