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Strathcona / Hastings Real Estate

Built to the southeast of historic Gastown in the 1800s, Strathcona is Vancouver’s oldest residential neighbourhood. Near the downtown Eastside, Strathcona real estate enjoys proximity to the downtown core without sacrificing its suburban feel and heritage charm. It’s an idyllic neighbourhood with higher property values, a strong sense of community and a good deal of heritage homes.

 

Strathcona is an urban oasis; a quiet residential community with tree-lined streets just minutes away from the density of downtown. Reflected in its architectural styles, unique in Vancouver; Strathcona, is the only place you’ll find “Joe Wai Specials” – thinner and taller colorful homes akin to what you might find in San Fransico. Houses for sale in Strathcona tend to be well-maintained and renovated older buildings due to Strathcona’s RT-3 Zoning. This zoning, unique within Vancouver, encourages renovation and development in line with current historical architectural character. Those looking for Strathcona real estate should also keep an eye open for good deals on coach houses and duplexes. In some parts of Strathcona, townhouses have been built more recently, and offer a more modest spend for first-time home buyers.

 

Residents here give great care to their heritage homes, many of which are beautifully maintained and repainted to match the houses’ original colours. Though Strathcona properties tend to be narrow, many have small yards that residents use to garden; others allow their properties to grow into lush green spaces. With its quiet streets and beautiful homes, it’s not hard to think of Strathcona as a cool oasis between the bustle of downtown and the buzz of East Van.

 

Relaxed as the neighbourhood might seem, the Strathcona community has a reputation for fiercely protecting the interests of its residents. Over the last half-century, Strathcona has been shaped by the city’s ambitious transportation plans — and, more often, opposition to those plans. In the 1950s, Strathcona residents successfully opposed an urban renewal scheme that would have wiped out hundreds of heritage properties in favour of apartments in townhouses. Again, in 1968, the neighbourhood found itself in danger of being bulldozed to make way for a massive freeway. But when passionate residents banded together with Chinatown business owners to fight the city, they won. The freeway development stopped short at Strathcona. The city did, sadly, demolish Vancouver’s only black neighbourhood, Hogan’s Alley, to make way for the structures to become the Georgia and Dunsmuir Viaducts, but Strathcona and Chinatown were saved — a triumph of the community’s spirit. The viaducts pass by Rogers Arena and take traffic into the city core, making Downtown Vancouver a tiny commute by car or bike for Strathcona residents.

 

It’s 2016 and Strathcona is again on the brink of major change. Why? The days of the viaducts are numbered. In 2015, Vancouver City Council voted to demolish these iconic eyesores in favour of a six-lane roadway, park space, and more housing development. This will likely have a massive effect on the Strathcona neighbourhood, which will find itself better connected to the downtown core. Though this may result in increased through-traffic, it should also improve commercial interests for the neighbourhood.

 

Strathcona may be a classic choice, but it isn’t the only option for home buyers around Hastings. Those looking to live in the area but interested in a more urban setting should look to the north. Here, you can find newer condos for sale in Railtown, the small neighbourhood just across Hastings Street from Strathcona. Named for its proximity to Vancouver’s historically important railyards, many have drawn comparisons between Railtown today and certain parts of Brooklyn around the year 2000; among the small design firms and fresh startups, you can find hip coffee shops, wine-tasting rooms and a bevy of food trucks. It’s no wonder that many young professionals are deciding to call this rapidly gentrifying neighbourhood home. If Railtown continues on its current trajectory, it will become one of the Vancouver’s coolest and most popular micro-neighbourhoods – our own ‘mini-Brooklyn’ if you will. As Railtown is another reclaimed industrial district with direct access to downtown, we expect to see a lot of new, denser residential development in this area in the coming years.

 

For years the Hastings area has fought a lackluster reputation for real estate, but this perception has changed as home buyers have become acquainted with Railtown and Strathcona real estate and now enjoy their tremendous growth potential. Offering a range of options for homes, townhouses and condos, these neighbourhoods are looking increasingly good for those looking for reasonably priced — but very stylish — digs, minutes away from the downtown core.

Current Listings
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  • 1152 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2922874

    1152 E GEORGIA Street Strathcona Vancouver V6A 2A8
    Main Photo: 1152 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2922874
    $2,550,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2922874
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Floor Area:
    2,971 sq. ft.
    Gorgeous Character home completely renovated (top 2 floors) with Permits on a RT3 (duplex zoned) Lot. Top quality craftsmanship with a flair of Ultra Modern style in this 5 bedroom + spacious loft/4 baths home in an Open Layout. Spacious and Bright kitchen with newer SS appliances, Quartz Countertop and a large island. Sunny South Patio in the back. Enjoy the comfort of Hot Water Heating this coming winter. Relax in your garden with fenced yard. Legal Basement has 2 bedroom suite with separate laundry & entrance. 1 block from the Adanac bike lane, 4 blks from Commercial Drive, McLean Park with a walk score of 89, Biker's paradise, excellent Transit in the heart of Strathcona, at the fringe of DT Vancouver. Excellent tenants (Up:$5600 Dn:$2250) Could stay, Hurry! More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
  • 646 UNION Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2940942

    646 UNION Street Strathcona Vancouver V6A 2B9
    Main Photo: 646 UNION Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2940942
    $1,690,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2940942
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    2,354 sq. ft.
    Welcome to one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in the Strathcona area. Located close the New St. Paul. Hospital . This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms as well as an expansive basement with laundry and storage . Lower basement ceiling height . Property is located on a 25 x 132 Ft lot and is a good project for character home revitalization. RT-3 Zoning. Property is to be " sold as-is , where-is". FSR could be up to 0.9 if merged with sale of next door. More details
    Listed by Interlink Realty
  • 650 UNION Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2944389

    650 UNION Street Strathcona Vancouver V6A 2B9
    Main Photo: 650 UNION Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2944389
    $1,649,900
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2944389
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    1
    Floor Area:
    1,278 sq. ft.
    Great for rebuild or total renovation Project. Near the new St. Paul Hospital. prime Strathcona area. Minutes to Downtown, Chinatown and Gas Town. More details
    Listed by Interlink Realty
  • 342 1120 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Strathcona Townhouse for sale in "Assembly" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2933024

    342 1120 E GEORGIA Street Strathcona Vancouver V6A 0K2
    Main Photo: 342 1120 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Strathcona Townhouse for sale in "Assembly" (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2933024
    $1,598,000
    Residential Attached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2933024
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    1,393 sq. ft.
    Experience urban living at its finest in this stunning 3 bed/3 bath and Den Townhouse, designed for both comfort and style. Featuring a private rooftop deck that offers 360 degree views of the city, mountains and water. The gourmet kitchen boasts premium Italian integrated appliances and custom cabinetry. The bedrooms have oversized windows with the master featuring a walk in closet and spa-like ensuite with double sinks. A patio perfect for bbq and split air conditioning for individual comfort. Located just minutes from shopping, dining and parks, this Townhouse offers the ultimate in style and luxury! GST PAID! More details
    Listed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver
  • 872 UNION Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2838421

    872 UNION Street Strathcona Vancouver V6A 2C4
    Main Photo: 872 UNION Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2838421
    $1,498,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2838421
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    1
    Floor Area:
    1,643 sq. ft.
    Well kept solid home with spacious floor plan. Bright & quiet inside located in Central Strathcona area close to Downtown, walking distance to Chinatown & the new St. Paul Hospital. This home feature 4 bdrm in good size, 6-year old roof. Huge basement under main floor. Nicely fenced backyard with alley. 3175 sq.ft. level lot. It's Ok to build duplex or multiplex . Pls check with the City. Good for end users or investors. Reasonable seller. More details
    Listed by Sutton Centre Realty
  • 1214 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2905360

    1214 E GEORGIA Street Strathcona Vancouver V6A 2B1
    Main Photo: 1214 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2905360
    $1,399,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2905360
    Bedrooms:
    8
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Floor Area:
    3,200 sq. ft.
    Get in early on, rapidly changing Kiwassa. Yes, this four-story house house has size behind it. At 3000 sqft, this home has plans at the ready. Presently, there are building plans for an up/down DUPLEX. The permits lapsed in 2023 but can be revived. Both units have 3 bedrooms each. The main floor boasts 9'6" foot ceilings, working pocket doors separating the dining and living rooms, and fir floors throughout the home. Below are 7'10 ceilings. The lot is extra deep: 25 x 130.6. Showings by appointment. Lots of development is happening in the area, including the new Assembly development & Tesla building, which is going up just blocks away. Centrally located steps to Admiral Seymour Elemen., Union St Bike path, the parks of Strathcona, The Drive and Rail Town. More details
    Listed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
  • 2 548 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Strathcona Townhouse for sale in "Georgia 5" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2941412

    2 548 E GEORGIA Street Strathcona Vancouver V6A 1Z9
    Main Photo: 2 548 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Strathcona Townhouse for sale in "Georgia 5" (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2941412
    $1,388,000
    Residential Attached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2941412
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    1,832 sq. ft.
    The Georgia Five is a Birmingham & Wood-designed complex that seamlessly blends the charming character of the neighbourhood with a fresh, modern design. This townhome features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and an unfinished attic space above waiting for your design ideas! The main level has a gas fireplace and a well-equipped kitchen with a 36" gas range. A well-placed powder room and lots of storage space surround it. Up, you will find 3 beds, a South Facing deck and a spa-like bathroom. Located steps from all the best restaurants and neighbourhood hot spots. Very low monthly strata fees. Pets (2) and Rentals OK! Very easy to show! More details
    Listed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
  • 703 UNION Street in Vancouver: Strathcona Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2945422

    703 UNION Street Strathcona Vancouver V6A 2C3
    Main Photo: 703 UNION Street in Vancouver: Strathcona Townhouse for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2945422
    $1,350,000
    Residential Attached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2945422
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    1,570 sq. ft.
    OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 30, SATURDAY, 3:00 TO 5:00 PM. STRATHCONA, a rare opportunity for a fully renovated 4 bedroom townhouse, just minutes to Downtown Vancouver. Main Floor: living room, dining room, kitchen. Top Floor: 3 bedrooms, bathroom. Basement: 4th bedroom, recreation room, powder/laundry room. The basement has potential for a mortgage helper with a separate entry or for a 5th bedroom. Generous sized fenced common area yard for family, kids and pets. Steps to the new St Paul's Hospital, Downtown, Chinatown, Union Market, Strathcona Park. Situated on a large corner lot with 2 other townhouses, prime for future redevelopment. Don't Miss This One! More details
    Listed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
  • 733 PRIOR Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2931327

    733 PRIOR Street Strathcona Vancouver V6A 2G8
    Main Photo: 733 PRIOR Street in Vancouver: Strathcona House for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2931327
    $1,300,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2931327
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    1
    Floor Area:
    2,215 sq. ft.
    Make Your Next Move A Strathcona Classic 1905, 4 bedroom character home in historic Strathcona offers renovation or development potential*. Minutes from downtown, Chinatown & steps away from the new St. Pauls Hospital. Close to transportation, school, parks & among all the nuances that Strathcona is known for: restored character row houses, welcoming front porches, boho cafes, vintage shops, & where people still walk to the corner store. 25 x132 lot RT-3 zoning allows for potential infill development & increased FSR with renovation. The main floor features a high ceiling, spacious living room, kitchen, principal bedroom, mudroom & bath. Upstairs offers 3 good sized bedrooms. Unfinished bsmt. Covered garage big enough for 2 cars or storage (single sized door). More details
    Listed by Royal LePage Westside and Royal LePage Sussex
  • 730 HAWKS Avenue in Vancouver: Strathcona Townhouse for sale in "HAWKS GREEN" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2937440

    730 HAWKS Avenue Strathcona Vancouver V6A 3J3
    Main Photo: 730 HAWKS Avenue in Vancouver: Strathcona Townhouse for sale in "HAWKS GREEN" (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2937440
    $1,299,000
    Residential Attached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2937440
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    1,361 sq. ft.
    Available, easy to show by appointment. Incredibly unique home available in Strathcona! Experience historic charm and modern luxury in this fully renovated townhouse. Featuring 3 beds, 3 baths, plus a studio suite with kitchenette and separate entry perfect for a home office or mortgage helper. Key Features include quality finishes & custom millwork with gold hardware. Kitchen with black marble countertops, Blanco farmhouse sink & a custom bench with UK-imported leather. White oak hardwood floors, Nuheat heated bathroom floors, built-in speakers indoors/outdoors connected to Sonos. Built-in vacuum system. Private yard and three decks for outdoor entertaining. Prime location, minutes to Commercial Drive, parks, transit lines & downtown. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
  • 739 VERNON Drive in Vancouver: Strathcona Land for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2941213

    739 VERNON Drive Strathcona Vancouver V6A 3P1
    Main Photo: 739 VERNON Drive in Vancouver: Strathcona Land for sale (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2941213
    $1,298,000
    Land Only
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2941213
    Hard to find! Buy this 3080 Square Feet cleared level corner lot to build your dream house or duplex anytime. Very convenient location, close to shops, buses and school. Don't miss this opportunity. More details
    Listed by Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd.
  • 322 1120 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Strathcona Townhouse for sale in "Assembly Strathcona" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2932148

    322 1120 E GEORGIA Street Strathcona Vancouver V6A 0K2
    Main Photo: 322 1120 E GEORGIA Street in Vancouver: Strathcona Townhouse for sale in "Assembly Strathcona" (Vancouver East)  : MLS®# R2932148
    $1,249,900
    Residential Attached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2932148
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    929 sq. ft.
    Assembly Strathcona by Hudson & fabric. A local group of designers worked together with a boutique development team to create something thoughtful and beautifully simple — a creative community. Assembly is a collection of courtyard townhomes and condos set over local merchants. This west facing 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhome has panoramic views of downtown and the north shore mountains. This home is now completed and ready to move in. Showing by appointment only. Open House Saturday Nov 16 - from 6PM-8PM More details
    Listed by Framework Marketing Inc.
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