Karin Smith
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David Bishop & Evan Coltart, West End
201 1535 Nelson Street
Vancouver
V6G 1M2
$879,000
Residential
beds: 2
baths: 2.0
1,008 sq. ft.
built: 1973
- Status:
- Active
- Prop. Type:
- Residential
- MLS® Num:
- R3012501
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Year Built:
- 1973
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It's a win/win-add value AND design it for you. Imagine an opportunity to start from scratch & create a home just as you want. 1008sf with 2 BEDS/2 FULL BATHS/2 BALCONIES, 8'9 ceilings, exposed brick, & original wood beams. Quiet NW corner with private treed views. A mix of residents from long term to newer owners attracted to the convenience of shopping, restaurants & access to beaches & outdoor lifestyle. Pets welcome-1 dog <35#, 2 cats Previous sales show that an investment in updates & renovation hold their value at the Admiral. It's been 4 years since the last large unit sold here. Buyers who want downtown are now moving west to enjoy the best of downtown living. Take this home from now to wow! -AI photos have been added for inspiration but not to scale.
- Property Type:
- Residential
- Dwelling Type:
- Apartment/Condo
- Ownership:
- Freehold Strata
- Common Interest:
- Condominium
- Year built:
- 1973 (Age: 52)
- Living Area:
- 1,008 sq. ft.
- Floor Area - Unfinished:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Building Area - Total:
- 1,008 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms:
- 2 (Above Grd: 2)
- Bathrooms:
- 2.0 (Full:2/Half:0)
- Kitchens:
- 1
- Rooms:
- 6
- Num Storeys:
- 4
- Taxes:
- $2,720.03 / 2024
- Exposure / Faces:
- North
- Outdoor Area:
- Balcony
- Water Supply:
- Public
- Plan:
- VAS78
- Name of Complex/Subdivision:
- The Admiral
- Construction Materials:
- Frame Wood, Mixed (Exterior)
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Basement:
- None
- Roof:
- Other
- No. Floor Levels:
- 1.0
- Floor Finish:
- Mixed, Carpet
- Floor Area Fin - Above Grade:
- 1,008 sq. ft.
- Floor Area Fin - Above Main:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Floor Area Fin - Above Main 2:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Floor Area Fin - Main:
- 1,008 sq. ft.
- Floor Area Fin - Below Main:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Floor Area Fin - Below Grade:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Floor Area Fin - Basement:
- 0 sq. ft.
- Floor Area Fin - Total:
- 1,008 sq. ft.
- Heating:
- Hot Water
- Fireplaces:
- 1
- Fireplace Details:
- Wood Burning
- Parking Features:
- Underground, Guest, Lane Access, Asphalt
- Parking:
- Underground, Guest
- # Of Parking Spaces - Total:
- 1
- # Of Covered Spaces:
- 1.0
- Parking Total/Covered:
- 1 / 1
- Driveway:
- Asphalt Parking
- Elevator
- Balcony
- Central Location, Marina Nearby, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby
- Laundry In Unit, Laundry In Common Area, Elevator
- Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Water
- Shopping Nearby
- 2
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Laundry In Unit, Laundry In Common Area, Elevator
- Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- No
- In Unit, Common Area
- STRATA LOT 12, PLAN VAS78, DISTRICT LOT 185, NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT, UNDIV 322/10000 SHARE IN COM PROP THEREIN TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1 OR V, AS APPROPRIATE
- Floor
- Type
- Size
- Other
- Main
- Living Room
- 16'10" × 11'8"
- -
- Main
- Dining Room
- 9' × 8'1"
- -
- Main
- Kitchen
- 8'3" × 7'3"
- -
- Main
- Primary Bedroom
- 12'2" × 10'5"
- -
- Main
- Flex Room
- 8'4" × 7'8"
- -
- Main
- Bedroom
- 11' × 9'2"
- -
- Floor
- Ensuite
- Pieces
- Other
- Main
- Yes
- 3
- Main
- No
- 4
- Council Approval:
- No
- Association Fee:
- $540.83
- Age Restrictions:
- No
- Tax Utilities Included:
- false
- By-Law Restrictions:
- Pets Allowed With Restrictions
- Dist to Public Trans:
- 2 blocks
- Dist to School Bus:
- near
- Property Disclosure:
- Yes
- Fixtures Removed:
- No
- Common Walls:
- Corner Unit
- Pets Allowed:
- Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
- Cats:
- Cats OK
- Dogs:
- Dogs OK
- # Units in Development:
- 36
- Home Owners Association:
- Yes
- Original Price:
- $879,000
- Land Lease:
- No
- Zoning:
- RM-5
- Utilities:
- Electricity Connected, Water Connected
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Restrictions:
- Pets Allowed w/Rest., Rentals Allowed
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original kitchen layout can either be expanded & opened into dining room OR could be turned to create a longer galley with counter seating with quick access to BBQ on deck
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fireplace can be retained or converted to electric or some owners have removed it for more useable wall space
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perfect BBQ spot
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showing kitchen wall which can either be minimized or opened to reposition kitchen to run north/south. Strata approval required of course
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Nice separation of bedrooms from main living area-paint & flooring needed.
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See the possibilities to reimagine as much or as little as you want.
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New flooring & paint needed
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Rare opportunity to have a space in Master for a work from home set up, a quiet area for reading or yoga-your choice
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Could be redone as is or reworked with your ideas
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New fixtures, tile, & paint-nothing to be moved
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Listed by RE/MAX Select Properties
Data was last updated July 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
- Listings on market:
- 260
- Avg list price:
- $1,098,494
- Min list price:
- $275,000
- Max list price:
- $18,928,000
- Avg days on market:
- 58
- Min days on market:
- 1
- Max days on market:
- 345
- Avg price per sq.ft.:
- $1,213.59
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
West End VW. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.
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