Maggie Chandler
chandler realty ltd.
1648 w. 6th ave.,
vancouver, bc v6j 1r3
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Featuring Flatiron in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour Waterfront Neighbourhood

Coal Harbour’s Flatiron will be opening soon and is the neighbourhood’s newest development.  It is a luxury condo located at 1277 Melville Street, Vancouver.   Condos in Coal Harbour are considered the waterfront neighbourhood of choice when it comes to Vancouver real estate.

Triangles where meeting of the West End, Coal Harbour and Stanley Park. The triangular intersection of Melville, Pender and Jervis, and the Flatiron: designed with inspiration from the old triangular Flatiron building in New York City. Described as a “lithe and elegant tower”, the Flatiron makes maximum use of a small triangle of land.

The Building Flatiron will be one of Coal Harbour’s most exclusive residential buildings, with only 52 homes in a sleek 28 story tower. The 01 suites are 1392 sq.ft. and the ‘02 suites are 1272 sq.ft.Taking advantage of the extraordinary views of the water and mountains, the building features only two exclusive homes per floor, each fronting on to incredible waterfront and mountain views.

The Developer the Cathedral Development Group . Constructed by Intertech. Read the rest of this entry »

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Vanouver Real Estate Coal Harbour Analysis - September 2008

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Vancouver’s Coal Harbour statistics for September show listings up to 245 from 220 in August.  Sales 16, up from August.  Days on market up to 83, from 73 in August and average selling price down slightly from $1,513,062 to $1,569,772,. More condos selling over $1 million than under $1 million in September.  There is currently a fifteen month supply of condos in Coal Harbour

Listings - 245

59 Coal Harbour condos listed under $500,000.  90 listed between $500,000 and $1 million.  67 listed between $1 and $2 million.  8 listed between $2 and $3 million. 14 listed between $3 and $5 million and 7 listed over $5 million.

The least expensive is a studio condo at $289,000 and the most expensive coal harbour listing is 3300 sq.ft at Harbour Green Two (1169 West Cordova) on the 21st floor, listed at $7,498,000.

2008 Listings  - Jan 128,Feb 149, Mar 179, Apr 176, May 175, June 192, July 220, Aug 212, Sept 245

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Featuring The Sapphire in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour

The Sapphire in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour recently opened and is one of  Coal Harbour’s newest condo buildings. As Vancouver’s real estate market continues to grow, Canada Post shows there are now over 4000 condos in Coal Harbour. 

Developer - Pinnacle has been a developer of Vancouver real estate for a long time

Features: security card access, high speed elevators, electric fireplaces

The Building: 34 storeys and 112 suites. Read the rest of this entry »

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What $5 Million Buys you in Real Estate in Vancouver Now Versus 2003?

The following is a study of Vancouver real estate, specifically Coal Harbour,  and what sold in condos during the month of September, between $1 and $10 million.

In September 2008 there have been 4 sales in the price range. A front suite on West Cordova sold for $1300 pr sq. ft.  - 1700 sq.ft. sold just over $2 million.

In September 2007  there were 23 sales. The most expensive was a north east corner at One Harbour Green, on a high floor, over 2600 sq.ft. sold for just over $4 million, over $1600 pr. sq.ft.

In September 2006 there were 9 sales.  You could buy the north west corner on a high floor at Callisto - 1281 West Cordova - for less than $1.7 million for 1368 sq.ft. , $1242 pr sq ft). Read the rest of this entry »

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Which is Vancouver’s Coal Harbour’s Best Buy?

Vancouver’s Coal Harbour is our number one condo waterfront neighbourhood and 804-1650 Bayshore is the neighbourhood’s best buy.

What makes this condo Coal Harbour’s best buy? Well, this is the largest suite on the floor - 1496 sq.ft. - and it is on the front of the building and is a corner suite. It boasts panormanic views to the Lions Gate Bridge and north to the Rowing Club….few suites have a Stanley Park/Rowing Club view. The 04 plan at 1650 Bayshore is the largest on the floor.

The building is 5 years old and the second newest of the 7 Bayshore buildings, featuring the best concierges in the city!! No kidding!  Deborah is the head concierge and they have a wonderfully friendly and helpful staff who always have a smile…24/7. What I love best…as a realtor who services listings in the hood…is the 17 visitor parking spots :) #804 comes with 2 secured parking and a huge storage locker, as well as insuite storage, air conditioning, laundry room, large patio which allows barbequing….a view from the living, dining, kitchen and master bedroom. The second bedroom faces south. Read the rest of this entry »

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Solds Graph for Vancouver’s Condo Neighbourhoods

Sales Chart Jan-June

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Featuring The Qube, 1333 W. Georgia, Coal Harbour, Vancouver

The Qube at 1333 West Georgia, Coal Harbour, Vancouver is a city landmark. 

The Location - situated 3 blocks to the waterfront and walking distance to the Business District and 2 blocks to the Shangri-la Hotel/condo which has an Urban Fare supermarket. The Qube offers affordable living in Coal Harbour.

The Building - The Qube at 1333 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4V3 . Originally built in the ’60s as the Westcoast Transmission office building. The company was bought out by Duke Energy and then purchased by a Developer who converted it to a condo. It opened in 2006. Read the rest of this entry »

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Beauty Secrets of Ancient Egypt Unearthed in Coal Harbour

Inspired by the ancient Egyptian practices of anti-aging and natural wellness, Nefer Spa opened in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour in November 2007. Located at 571 Cardero St.

The rare and luxury spa offers  exclusive indulgences such as Vinoterapia and hot and cold stone massages and chocolate therapy among a range of classical European-style treatments, all set against sumptuous European architecture.

Founder and President, Nina Gart says “I truly believe Egyptian history teaches us about the Cannonic rules of beauty, inside and out. My goal was to bring these ancient techniques to life in a beautiful and original setting, previously only reserved for Egyptian Royalty.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Featuring 1166 Melville in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour

Orca Place at 1166 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4P5, Coal Harbour, Vancouver

 The Location situated in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, a short couple of blocks from the waterfront and a couple of blocks from Vancouver’s business district.

The Building is 30 storeys, 160 suites and was built in 1997 and has a number of smaller suites, which are ideal for first time buyers, investment condos or vacation homes.

The Amenities a gym and swirlpool Read the rest of this entry »

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Coal Harbour Vancouver Condominium Map

Coal Harbour Map

Above is a map of all the condominium buildings in Coal Harbour, Vancouver.

This luxury Vancouver waterfront neighbourhood is only ten years old.

The furtherest west are the Bayshore buildings on Bayshore Drive , which is closest to Stanley Park. The furthest east is Shaw Tower on West Cordova and Burrard Street.

The Ritz-Carlton is now pre-selling. The Shangri-la is due for completion this Fall. The Residences on Georgia are almost sold out. The Fairmont Estates are out of the ground. Flatiron is due for completion this Fall. Sapphire and The Ritz are due for completion in 2009.

Buying or Selling a Coal Harbour condo, please fill out my Contact Form or search for a Coal Harbour condo.

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