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281 Smithe Street

Downtown VW, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5W4

2 | 3 | 2 | 1,555 sq.ft. | Year Built: 1993 |

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Sophisticated and Elegant Yaletown Townhome – This rare street-access corner unit lives like a house with 10-ft ceilings, 3 private patios, and floor-to-ceiling atrium windows. Fully renovated featuring 2 spacious bedrooms (including Murphy bed and desk in the second), 2.5 baths, steam shower, PRIVATE ROOF TOP HOT TUB, full-size laundry, walk-in closet, and built-in beer tap. Includes 2 side by side parking , large storage locker, and access to hotel amenities: pool, gym, concierge, EV charging, lounge, and more. OPEN: Sunday Nov 23rd 3:00 - 4:30PM

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MLS®: R3062585

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Select Realty

Total Bedrooms 2

Total Bathrooms 3

Floor Space 1555 sq.ft.

Title Type Freehold Strata

Date Listed XXXX-XX-XX

Property Type Townhouse

Listed Price $1,599,000

Unit Pricing $1,028/sq.ft.

Strata Fee $690.09

Tax Estimate $4,746/Year

Year Built 1993

Interior Features

Rooms

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Floor Space Finished 1555.00 sq.ft.

Rules Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes

Roof XXXXXXXX

Zoning DD

Floor Finish XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Exterior Finish XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Out Door Area XXXXXXXXXX

Parking Underground, Front Access

Parking Cover 2

Parking Total 2

Fuel Heating Baseboard, Electric

Water Supply XXXXXX

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Summary

Location and General Information

Architectural Style: Ground Level Unit
MLS Area Major: Vancouver West
Street Name: Smithe
City: Vancouver
State Or Province: BC
Postal Code: V6B 5W4
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Townhouse

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Year: 2024

Interior and Exterior Features

Bathrooms Information

Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Wall/Wall/Mixed
Basement: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Balcony
Roof: Torch-On
Pool Features: Indoor

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Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Property and Assessments

Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built: 1993
Building Area Total: 1555
Living Area: 1555

Lot Information

Lot Features: Central Location, Recreation Nearby
Parcel Number: 018117660

Sold History

Selling

R3062585 Townhouse Oct 28, 2025 Listed $1,750,000

R3041666 Townhouse Aug 29, 2025 Listed $8,500

R3029212 Townhouse Oct 6, 2025 Removed $1,890,000

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2025-11-23 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

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