




253 COLUMBIA STREET, Vancouver BC
Vancouver, Downtown VE
About This Property
For the TRUE Gastown loft lover! An incredibly unique street-level live/work corner loft at the iconic Koret Lofts. Two entrances—townhouse-style off Columbia or from inside the building—give you tons of flexibility to maximize your living or workspace. Soaring double-height ceilings, huge corner windows, exposed timber beams and original wood windows pair perfectly with modern finishes by Alda Pereira. Includes parking, plus a professionally designed courtyard with outdoor kitchen. Under $1M, this is a rare opportunity to combine home + small business space into one mortgage. Short-term rentals allowed for even more flexibility!
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Listing Details & Features
Apartment for sale in Downtown VE, Vancouver — listed at $999,000. This 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo offers 1,293 sq ft of living space ($773/sq ft) and was built in 2006. Located in Downtown VE, Vancouver. Home style: Multi Family,Residential Attached. Parking: Garage Under Building. Building amenities include Bike Room, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water. Monthly strata fees are $800. Annual property taxes: $3,583 (2026). Listed by Framework Marketing Inc. — MLS® #R3168653.
Floor Area
Room Sizes
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
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| Main | Kitchen | Sign in to view |
| Main | Living Room | Sign in to view |
| Main | Dining Room | Sign in to view |
| Above | Bedroom | Sign in to view |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
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| Main | N | Sign in to view |
| Above | N | Sign in to view |
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Location
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History
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| Listed | Unit / Address | Beds | Baths | Price | Tier | $/sqft | Sqft | DOM | Strata Fee | Tax | Listed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 26 | 253 COLUMBIA STREETTHIS UNIT | 1 | 2 | $999,000 | Lowest | $773 | 1,293 | 31d | $800/mo | $3,583/yr | Framework Marketing … |
| Median (1 unit) | $999,000 | $773 | 1,293 | 31d | $800/mo | $3,583/yr | |||||
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Recently Sold Nearby
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| — | 306 125 MILROSS AVENUE | 1 | 1 | — | 1,010 | — | $590/mo | $3,552/yr | Engel & Volkers Vanc… | ||
| — | 1904 1088 QUEBEC STREET | 2 | 2 | — | 1,175 | — | $734/mo | $3,774/yr | Interlink Realty | ||
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| Median (6 units) | — | — | — | 946 | — | $598/mo | $2,753/yr | ||||
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