1638 West 3rd Avenue Brochure

A portfolio of five apartment buildings that was offered for sale in 2013 has sold to a private investor from China, now based in Vancouver. The 5-building, 193 unit portfolio of buildings in the West End and North Vancouver sold at a blended average cap rate of approx. 3.75%.

The largest and most prominent building among the five assets, is Pacific Beach Apartments, a 56-unit concrete highrise located at Jervis and Beach Avenue. The building sold for $15,200,000, representing $272,000 per unit.

A recent survey of assessed values gives a glimpse at how the BC Assessment Authority is looking at commercial properties in Metro Vancouver in 2014.

Below is a random survey of various asset types in nine separate areas. The annual change in assessed values was derived from a random sample of five properties in each category. While this is by no means a scientific survey, it does show some variation that is interesting.

745 Clark Drive in East Vancouver has sold for a reported $4,000,000. The 21,000 SF office building is located on the northwest corner of Clark Drive and East Georgia Street. Recently renovated with exposed timber beams, the building is in excellent condition with potential for expansion on the 15,030 SF lot. Gated parking facilities are available on site. The price represents $191 per SF.

A development permit application has been submitted for 179 Main Street, located directly North of the Fire Station at Main and Powell. The zoning for the site is DEOD and the plan is for a 9-storey residential building including the following:

• A total area of 35,828 SF
• A density of 3.98 FSR
• Ground floor retail
• 9 social housing units
• 47 market rental units

More information: http://former.vancouver.ca/devapps/179main/index.htm