East Van’s Grandview recently made our list of the five best neighbourhoods for condo investors, and it’s easy to see why. With easy transit access, the VCC campus nearby, the new Emily Carr campus and St. Paul’s Hospital on the horizon, and the draw of ever-popular Commercial Drive, this is an area to watch. With the new Grandview-Woodlands plan being rolled out, the neighbourhood will see even greater change.
It’s an excellent time to get into this cool neighourhood and we’ve found a selection of five great properties on the market in the area – all listed for under a million, including two condos for under $400,000.
Check out our top five picks for great-value properties in this amazing neighbourhood. Click through the links below to see the full listings and photo galleries of each of these charming homes.
As these properties are sold, the online listings may no longer be available.
East 8th Avenue
One-bedroom, one-bathroom condominium
$349,000
702 square feet
Cost per square foot: $497
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This top-floor one-bedroom-plus-den unit has southern exposure and a bright, spacious layout. A wood-burning fireplace, skylight and total update are some of the highlights of this condo. One parking spot and a storage locker are included and two medium-sized pets are allowed.
East 3rd Avenue
$389,000
One-bedroom, one-bathroom condominium
629 square feet
Cost per square foot: $618
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This stunning one-bedroom is also on the top floor of a pet-friendly building. The remodeled kitchen features stainless steel appliances and Caesarstone countertops, and the bathroom has also been renovated. The building has a five-year-old roof, and the pipes and hallways were updated in 2008.
East 1st Avenue
$888,000
Four-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex
1,141 square feet
Cost per square foot: $778
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This two-year-old half-duplex has four bedrooms and generous nine-foot ceilings. Still under its 2-5-10 warranty, the home has a gourmet kitchen, fireplace, radiant in-floor heating and a continuous hot-water system. The main floor could be converted into a nanny or in-law suite.
$950,000
Three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex
1,181 square feet
Cost per square foot: $804
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This well-maintained half-duplex has a fabulous rooftop deck with North Shore mountain views, perfect for entertaining. The home is very private, despite being steps away from schools, the community centre, SkyTrain, restaurants and retail, Trout Lake and Clark Park.
Woodland Drive
$999,000
Four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse
1,656 square feet
Cost per square foot: $603
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This gorgeous townhouse, with a low per-square-foot cost, is just four years old and features four large bedrooms and three bathrooms in a bright and open space. Enjoy panoramic mountain views from the private rooftop deck or the many luxurious touches throughout the home, such as high-end appliances in the gourmet kitchen, premium flooring or the spa-like master ensuite.
