205 234 E 5TH AVENUE

Vancouver, British Columbia · Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

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How should buyers evaluate 205 234 E 5TH AVENUE?

Start by reading this listing in its Vancouver Mount Pleasant 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.
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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
205 234 E 5TH AVENUE
Sun Jun 7
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Remarks

Rarely available 2 level loft at the iconic Granite Block, a sought after live/work building in the heart of Mount Pleasant. This home was fully gutted & thoughtfully rebuilt with major upgrades including new wiring, plumbing, improved walls & quality finishes throughout. Dramatic double height ceilings, large windows & an open layout create a bright inspiring space to live, work & create. Solid concrete building with shared rooftop patio & city views. Just steps to Main Street breweries, cafes, restaurants, shops, transit & the Seawall. Pets & rentals allowed with restrictions. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY June 7th 3-5pm (id:56153)

Property Details

Apartment
Building Type
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1994
Year Built
32 years
Age
32
Days on Site
764 sqft
Interior Size
C$928
Price per Sqft

Complex Name: 234 E 5th Avenue

Transaction: For sale

Status: active

Listing ID: 29701531 (R3119415)

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Property Summary

Price: C$709,000

PID: 019-167-954

Days on Site: 32 days

Added to BurnabyHouse: 2026-05-05

Updated on: 2026-06-03 10:01 PM PDT

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Schools

Mount Pleasant Elementary ELEMENTARY
Public · School District 39
2300 Guelph St, Vancouver, BC
Straight-line distance about 471.4 m
Vancouver Technical Secondary SECONDARY
Public · School District 39
2600 Broadway E, Vancouver, BC
Straight-line distance about 3.6 km
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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
PriceSmart Foods
About 377.8 m away
288 East Broadway
Save-On-Foods
About 462.5 m away
370 East Broadway, Vancouver
Shopping Centres
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
About 436.5 m away
False Creek Farmers Market
About 742.4 m away
Parks / Green Space
coFood Collaborative Garden Project
About 167.9 m away
265 East 4th Avenue
Guelph Park
About 369.7 m away
Rapid Transit Stations
Main St Stn
About 768.5 m away

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