1607 - 989 Nelson Street, Downtown VW, Vancouver – 1 Bed Condo for Sale

$599,000
Active Listed 1 month ago
Key facts
Beds
1
Baths
1
Living area
616 sqft
$ / sqft
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Strata fee
$647/mo
Year built
1995
Property tax
$1,893/yr
MLS®
R3141343

Description

Welcome to The Electra! This solid BC Hydro building was upgraded into condos with 3 fast, modern elevators. Steps to groceries, restaurants, theatres, YMCA, Robson shops and a short walk to beaches/Stanley Park, this rarely available upper floor NW corner (larger) 1 bedroom features a great layout with full-width, sound-proof windows that flood the space with natural light, city, mountain, and English Bay views. Amenities include 3 affordable guest suites, gym, sauna, ping-pong, bike room, and a spacious lounge with library, full kitchen, billiards, and BBQ patio with sun loungers. Steps from your unit is a large storage locker and free shared laundry. No pets, but short-term rentals OK with approval and a valid city license. Fees include heat, hot water and A/C for cool, quiet summers!

Building Snapshot — Electra

3 other homes for sale in this building  ·  4 sold here in the last 6 months — see the full picture →

Year Built: 1995
Total Units: 242
Strata Plan: LMS1866
Pet Policy: Dogs & Cats Allowed
Recent Sold Price Range: $508K – $1.4M
Amenities: AIR COND./CENTRAL, BIKE ROOM, EXERCISE CENTRE, GUEST SUITE, SHARED LAUNDRY
3
Active Listings
$559,296
Avg Ask
$973/sqft
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4
Sold (6 mo)
$814,500
Avg Sold

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About Downtown VW, Vancouver — Condos Market

Over the past 12 months, 512 condos have sold in Downtown VW, Vancouver, with properties spending an average of 43 days on market. Sign in to view sold price data.

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Amenities

Bike Room Exercise Centre Caretaker Trash Maintenance Grounds Heat Hot Water Management Recreation Facilities Snow Removal Shopping Nearby Central Air Air Conditioning No Outdoor Area Elevator Guest Suite Storage Common Area

Features

Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove Smoke Detector(s) Fire Sprinkler System Window Coverings Central Air Air Conditioning

Site Influences

Shopping Nearby No Outdoor Area Central Location Recreation Nearby

Property Information

MLS® # R3141343
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

Building

Location

Date Address Bed Bath Kitchen Asking Price $/Sqft DOM Levels Built Living Area Lot Size
06/30/2026 This Property 1 1 1 $599,000 Login to View 55 1 1995 616 sqft N/A
03/16/2026

351 38 Smithe Street

1 1 1 $609,000 Login to View 161 1 2016 563 sqft N/A
08/19/2026

Ph10 1082 Seymour Street

1 1 1 $615,000 Login to View 5 1 2006 547 sqft N/A
08/11/2026

2307 501 Pacific Street

1 1 0 $618,800 Login to View 13 1 1999 624 sqft N/A
06/04/2026

2008 777 Richards Street

1 1 1 $598,000 Login to View 81 1 2016 573 sqft N/A
08/06/2026

403 233 Abbott Street

1 1 1 $579,000 Login to View 18 1 1996 688 sqft N/A
08/06/2026

507 1133 Hornby Street

1 1 0 $599,000 Login to View 18 1 2017 610 sqft N/A
07/17/2026

1102 1199 Seymour Street

1 1 1 $599,990 Login to View 38 1 2005 582 sqft N/A
05/27/2026

1507 602 Citadel Parade

1 1 1 $618,000 Login to View 89 1 2007 644 sqft N/A
07/10/2026

1003 1238 Burrard Street

1 1 0 $599,000 Login to View 45 1 2003 559 sqft N/A
Date Address Bed Bath Kitchen Asking Price Sold Price $/Sqft DOM Levels Built Living Area Lot Size
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
07/30/2026

1012 933 Seymour Street

1 1 1 $649,000 $630,000 (-2.9%) Login to View 9 2 1998 726 sqft N/A
07/26/2026

805 68 Smithe Street

1 1 1 $618,000 $562,000 (-9.1%) Login to View 54 1 2016 507 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

612 618 Abbott Street

1 1 1 $618,000 $580,000 (-6.1%) Login to View 107 1 2007 601 sqft N/A
07/21/2026

607 480 Robson Street

2 2 1 $878,800 $850,000 (-3.3%) Login to View 57 1 2006 914 sqft N/A
07/13/2026

3705 128 W Cordova Street

1 1 1 $599,000 $587,000 (-2.0%) Login to View 19 1 2009 647 sqft N/A
07/13/2026

701 819 Hamilton Street

1 1 1 $529,900 $529,900 (0.0%) Login to View 5 1 1998 619 sqft N/A
07/09/2026

1104 789 Drake Street

1 1 1 $475,000 $437,000 (-8.0%) Login to View 51 1 1990 682 sqft N/A
07/09/2026

910 833 Seymour Street

1 1 1 $519,999 $505,000 (-2.9%) Login to View 31 1 2011 612 sqft N/A
Date Address Bed Bath Kitchen Asking Price $/Sqft DOM Levels Built Living Area Lot Size
2 hours ago

711 618 Abbott Street

3 2 1 $1,269,000 Login to View 0 2 2007 1,314 sqft N/A
3 hours ago

104 565 Smithe Street

1 1 1 $688,000 Login to View 0 1 2009 645 sqft N/A
4 hours ago

2604 838 W Hastings Street

1 1 1 $689,900 Login to View 0 37 2010 601 sqft N/A
7 hours ago

2008 1289 Hornby Street

2 2 1 $1,190,000 Login to View 0 1 2022 890 sqft N/A
1 hour ago

1511 833 Seymour Street

1 1 1 $699,000 Login to View 3 1 2011 672 sqft N/A
2 days ago

902 950 Drake Street

0 1 1 $350,000 Login to View 3 1 1977 468 sqft N/A
2 days ago

2503 1289 Hornby Street

0 1 0 $599,000 Login to View 3 1 2022 454 sqft N/A
3 days ago

1101 535 Smithe Street

2 2 1 $799,000 Login to View 4 5 2010 761 sqft N/A
3 days ago

505 833 Homer Street

2 2 1 $1,299,000 Login to View 4 1 2010 1,099 sqft N/A
4 days ago

5105 1289 Hornby Street

2 2 1 $1,888,000 Login to View 4 1 2022 1,208 sqft N/A
Date Address Bed Bath Kitchen Asking Price $/Sqft DOM Levels Built Living Area Lot Size
2 hours ago

306 1688 Robson Street

1 1 1 $588,000 Login to View 0 1 1999 552 sqft N/A
4 days ago

808 1177 Hornby Street

1 1 1 $525,000 Login to View 5 1 1994 665 sqft N/A
4 days ago

308 1275 Hamilton Street

1 1 1 $749,000 Login to View 5 1 2002 717 sqft N/A
5 days ago

311 1 E Cordova Street

1 1 1 $549,000 Login to View 6 2 1997 678 sqft N/A
5 days ago

301 3788 W 10th Avenue

1 1 1 $519,000 Login to View 6 1 1997 552 sqft N/A
5 days ago

305 41 Alexander Street

1 1 1 $769,000 Login to View 6 1 1991 903 sqft N/A
5 days ago

701 1010 Howe Street

1 1 1 $479,900 Login to View 6 1 1996 607 sqft N/A
6 days ago

2706 1323 Homer Street

1 1 0 $508,000 Login to View 6 1 1993 457 sqft N/A
6 days ago

202 1530 W 8th Avenue

1 1 1 $580,000 Login to View 6 1 2005 526 sqft N/A
4 days ago

2102 1155 Seymour Street

1 1 1 $655,400 Login to View 7 1 2005 580 sqft N/A

Condo for Sale in Downtown VW, Vancouver

Condo for sale in Downtown VW, Vancouver — listed at $599,000. This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo offers 616 sq ft of living space ($972/sq ft) and was built in 1995. Home style: Multi Family,residential Attached. Parking: None. Outdoor: Shopping Nearby, No Outdoor Area, 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® #R3141343. Located in Electra in Downtown VW, Vancouver.

Frequently Asked Questions About 1607 - 989 Nelson Street

Common questions buyers ask about this listing:

What year was this home built in?

1607 - 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2S1 was built in 1995.

How long has this property been listed for?

1607 - 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2S1 was listed on 06/30/2026 by Oakwyn Realty Ltd..

Is there a basement in this home?

None.

What is the listing price of this condo?

The listing price of 1607 - 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2S1 is $599,000.

How many bedrooms does this condo have?

1607 - 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2S1 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo with 616 sq ft of living space.

What is the square footage of this condo?

1607 - 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2S1 has 616 sq ft of living space.

What are the strata fees at this condo?

The monthly strata (maintenance) fees at 1607 - 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2S1 are $648.

What is the MLS® number for this condo?

The MLS® number for 1607 - 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2S1 is R3141343.

What neighbourhood is this condo in?

1607 - 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver, V6Z 2S1 is located in the Downtown VW neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC.

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