For Sale: 1607-989 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC - REW
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1 bd • 1 ba • 616 sf • Apt/Condo
1607-989 Nelson Street
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1607 - 989 Nelson StreetVancouver, BC, V6Z 2S1

Downtown West
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 616 Sqft
  • Apt/Condo

About this home

Welcome to The Electra, a landmark concrete tower in the heart of downtown, formerly the BC Hydro HQ and converted to condos in 1995. This bright NW-facing 1 bed offers a functional layout with full-width windows that flood the space with natural light. Enjoy city & mountain views with a peekaboo ocean outlook. Unbeatable location just steps to groceries, shopping, restaurants, cafés, YMCA, and theatres, public transportation. Exceptional amenities include guest suites, gym, dry sauna, spacious lounge with full kitchen, and outdoor BBQ patio, billiard and table tennis. Includes a large storage locker and free shared laundry (on same floor). Short-term rentals allowed with strata approval and a valid city license. Strata fees include heating and A/C. No pets.
Listed by: Andrew Truong PREC*, Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

Home facts and features

Price details
List Price
$619,000
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Gross Taxes for 2025
$1,893
Strata Maintenance Fees
$648
Home facts
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Property Type
Apt/Condo
Year Built
Built in 1995 (31 yrs old)
Title
Freehold Strata
Heating Type
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air, Air Conditioning
Features
Common Area Laundry, Elevator, Fire Sprinkler System, Guest Suite, Shopping Nearby, Smoke Detector(s), Storage
Amenities
Bike Room, Caretaker, Exercise Centre, Heat, Hot Water, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal, Trash
Appliances
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Community
Agent details
Primary Agent
Primary Broker
Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
Secondary Agent
Secondary Broker
Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
Listing details
Days on REW
34 Days
Property Views
242
MLS® Number
R3118746
Source
GVR, FVREB, CADREB, BCNREB
Board
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
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Building Information

Electra, Apt/Condo in Downtown West
Electra at 989 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2S1 – 21 Levels, 242 Units, Built 1995. Located at the corner of Burrard and Nelson in Vancouver's downtown core, Electra is a solid heritage class building built in 1957 converted into strata units in 1995. Rising majestically 21 storeys, residents of Electra will enjoy a... more
Units:
242
Floors:
21
Built in:
1995
Active Listings:
3

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King George Secondary School
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  • 8 - 12
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Crosstown Elementary School
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  • K - 7
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Pattison School
  • Independent
  • 9 - 12
Anchor Point Montessori School
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  • K - 7
Claren Academy
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  • K - 3
Columbia Academy
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  • 10 - 12
Lowell High School
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  • 10 - 12
Madrona Senior School
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The Westside School
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Alexander Academy
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