231 1628 W 1ST AVENUE

Vancouver, British Columbia · Neighbourhood: False Creek
C$210,000

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How should buyers evaluate 231 1628 W 1ST AVENUE?

Start by reading this listing in its Vancouver False Creek context: price, property type, land or strata setup, age, transit, schools, similar supply, carrying costs and resale liquidity should be considered together, not just photos and asking price.

What should be checked before writing an offer?
  • Recent comparable sales, competing active listings, days on market, price changes and current market pace.
  • Property condition, inspection risk, insurance, financing, tax, title and any disclosure documents.
  • For strata homes, review minutes, contingency reserve, special levies, rental rules and pet bylaws.
How do buyers find land with rebuild or multiplex potential, what should they watch, and how can returns be improved?

To find land with this potential, start with zoning, lot size, frontage, lane or driveway access, servicing, trees, slope, basement conditions, BC Assessment, title restrictions and municipal permits. The highest-return plan is usually not simply the maximum unit count; it is the best balance between approval risk, construction cost, rent or resale pricing, floor-plan efficiency, parking and holding period.

Vancouver listings should separate R1-1, RS, RT, laneway house and multiplex rules during review. R1-1 is an important low-density housing reform signal, but heritage, trees, underground servicing, parking, corner-lot conditions and existing building condition can all change the practical outcome.

Vancouver R1-1 / RS / RT / laneway quick checklist
  • Confirm whether zoning is R1-1, RS, RT or another district.
  • Review laneway house, multiplex, heritage, tree, parking and servicing rules separately.
  • Do not rely on lot size alone; corner-lot conditions, underground servicing and existing building condition can affect the plan.
What does this page not replace?

It does not replace a realtor, lawyer, inspector, mortgage broker, insurance review, tax advice, strata documents, BC Assessment or municipal records. Use it to form better questions, then verify independently.

For sale
231 1628 W 1ST AVENUE

Remarks

Affordable entry-level commercial office in the popular Galleria building in False Creek! This efficient 217 sq.ft. one-room office is ideal for therapist, consultant, or small business. Shared men's & women's washrooms down the hall. Excellent location 1 block to the waterfront and 5-min walk to Granville Island, surrounded by top restaurants, cafés & services. Visitor parking and open courtyard mixed-use complex. Recent lease approx. $75/sf, offering strong investment potential. Possibly the best-value office strata opportunity on Vancouver's Westside. Easy to show. Offers presented as received. View more photos online and join us at our Live Stream broadcast on our FB page: Thurs April 9th (5 pm), showings by request. Offers presented as received. Please contact your realtor to book an appointment today. (id:56153)

Property Details

Office
Building Type
-
Bedrooms
-
Bathrooms
1996
Year Built
30 years
Age
58
Days on Site
217 sqft
Interior Size
C$968
Price per Sqft

Transaction: For sale

Status: active

Listing ID: 29573652 (C8077629)

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Property Summary

Price: C$210,000

Days on Site: 58 days

Added to BurnabyHouse: 2026-04-08

Updated on: 2026-06-01 06:04 PM PDT

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Schools

Henry Hudson Elementary ELEMENTARY
Public · School District 39
1551 Cypress St, Vancouver, BC
Straight-line distance about 521.3 m
Kitsilano Secondary SECONDARY
Public · School District 39
2706 Trafalgar St, Vancouver, BC
Straight-line distance about 1.8 km
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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
No Frills
About 311.7 m away
1688 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Four Season Farm
About 502.8 m away
Shopping Centres
Kids Market
About 409.2 m away
1496 Cartwright Street, Vancouver
Granville Island Public Market
About 522.6 m away
1669 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Parks / Green Space
Seaforth Peace Park
About 335.9 m away
Fifth and Pine Pop-up Park (Pollinator Project)
About 416.4 m away

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