Vancouver Real Estate

In this section we focused on Vancouver’s luxury waterfront neighbourhood of coal harbour, which currently consists of 30 condo buildings, with two under construction. The majority of homes for sale are condos but there are also townhomes in the neighbouhood. The area is now built out, so there will be no new product coming on the market. Specifically, we address the seven Bayshore Drive buildings and feature a monthly update on the neighbourhood listings, solds and days on market.

Coal Harbour Statistics for June 2007

by Maggie Chandler July 8, 2007 Coal Harbour

With 33 Coal Harbour sales this June, there was quite a range – with the lowest selling for $155,000 for 341 sq. ft. while the highest luxury sale was at $4,380,150 for 2,240 sq. ft.

Breaking down the sales a little, we see that 2 sold for under $300,000; 11 sold from $300,000 to $500,000; while …

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Coal Harbour’s One Harbour Green

by Maggie Chandler July 8, 2007 Coal Harbour

This 7-room, 2 bedroom, 2 bath corner unit at One Harbour Green sold the day it came onto the market! I viewed this suite, with its spacious floor plan (over 1640 square feet) with 3 generous-sized balconies. Check out this gorgeous view of the ocean, Stanley Park and North Shore from the entertainment size living …

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Vancouver City Hall’s Proposed High Rise Project

by Maggie Chandler June 8, 2007 Coal Harbour

Vancouver’s Planning and Zoning Department

has finally released its official report on the proposed high rise project to be located on the corner of Pender and Broughton.

Good news, this building on Pender has only received approval for 10 floors NOT 15 floors. Qube has been an architectural icon in Vancouver since it was built in 1969, …

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Balanced market emerging

by Maggie Chandler June 8, 2007 Coal Harbour

The stats for last month indicate that a balanced market is emerging. Here are a few statistics on condo resales in Coal Harbour.Of 107 listings, 28 were under $500,000 and 36 were between $500,000 -$1,000,000. There were 26 listings between $1-2,000,000 and 7 between $2-3,000,000. At the high end, 6 listings were between $3-5,000,000 and …

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Just sold in Shangri-La

by Maggie Chandler May 17, 2007 Coal Harbour

I just sold this suite in Shangri-La, posted here on May 4th.

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Coal Harbour’s 1650 Bayshore Drive

by Maggie Chandler May 8, 2007 Coal Harbour

# 1501 1650 BAYSHORE DR

I’m pleased to say I just sold this suite in Bayshore Gardens. It features outstanding views: the rowing club, marina, Stanley Park and the mountains. Interior is in immaculate condition; Sunny south facing deck. Corner bright air conditioned suite, with south and west exposure. Beautiful hardwood floors, Bosch appliances & …

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Coal Harbour Statistics for April 2007

by Maggie Chandler May 8, 2007 Coal Harbour

April 2007 saw 21 sales in the prestigious Coal Harbour area of Vancouver.

Of these, 10 were under $500,000; 5 were between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Of the 5 that sold for over $1,000,000, the most expensive was $2,450,000. This home on the waterfront, with 1743 sq. ft. has 3 bdrooms, and went for $1405 per sq. …

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Coal Harbour’s The Melville Opens

by Maggie Chandler May 8, 2007 Coal Harbour

Coal Harbour’s newest luxury tower The Melville at 1189 Melville just opened.

Current Listings
1 bedroom, 1 bath suites: #704 – 703 sq.ft, at $439,000,

#2005 – 673 sq.ft, $518,000,

#1505 – 674 sq. ft, $519,900,

# 2607 – 718 sq. ft, $535,0002 bedroom, 2 bathroom suites:

#601 – 1,165 sq.ft, $818,000,

#2201 – 1,165 sq.ft, $868,000. This last suite just recently …

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Good News on Mortgages

by Maggie Chandler May 4, 2007 Coal Harbour

Here is some mortgage news that Alma Pasic, the mortgage consultant I prefer to work with, has passed along. This Survey of Canadian Mortgage Rates can also be found here, on the United Mortgage site.

Good News from Alma

She also tells me that Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp (CMHC) has now increased the Loan to …

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Just sold this suite at Bayshore Gardens

by Maggie Chandler May 4, 2007 Coal Harbour

# 1501 1650 BAYSHORE DR

I’m pleased to say I just sold this suite in Bayshore Gardens. It features outstanding views: the rowing club, marina, Stanley Park and the mountains. Interior is in immaculate condition; Sunny south facing deck. Corner bright air conditioned suite, with south and west exposure. Beautiful hardwood floors, Bosch appliances & …

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