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Metropolis

1238 Richards St. Vancouver, BC V6B 6M6, Canada

Les Twarog
★ Building Specialist
Les Twarog
RE/MAX Crest Realty
BC Condos and Homes Team
30+ Years Downtown & Westside Expert
604.671.7000 les@6717000.com
  • Levels28
  • Suites100
  • StatusCompleted
  • Built1998
  • Title to LandFreehold Strata
  • Strata PlanLMS3380
  • ConstructionConcrete
  • AreaVancouver West
  • NeighbourhoodYaletown

For Sale in Metropolis & Complex

DateStatusAddressTypeBedBathPriceSqftStrata FeeTaxListed By
2026-10-23 Active 2601 1238 Richards St. Single Family 3 2 $1,690,000 ($1,124/sf) 1504 $923 $5106 (2026) Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
2026-09-15 Active 608 1238 Richards St. Single Family 1 1 $1,050,000 ($1,109/sf) 947 $605 $2710 (2025) RE/MAX Crest Realty
2026-09-08 Active 401 1238 Richards St. Single Family 1 1 $499,900 ($996/sf) 502 $323 $1732 (2025) Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
2026-10-30 Active 1808 1238 Richards St. Single Family 1 1 Contact 823 RE/MAX Crest Realty
Avg$1,079,967944

Metropolis Sold History (last 24 months)

Sold DateAddressBedBathSqftAskingSold PriceDOMStrata FeeTaxListed By
2026-06-29 1802 1238 Richards St. 1 1 839 $785,000 $775,000 ($924/sf) $537 $2788 (2025) eXp Realty
2026-05-13 805 1238 Richards St. 2 2 1167 $1,149,000 $1,135,000 ($973/sf) $747 $3514 (2025) RE/MAX Crest Realty
2026-05-09 2402 1238 Richards St. 2 2 1552 $2,250,000 $2,200,000 ($1,418/sf) $945 $4924 (2025) Century 21 In Town Realty
2026-04-17 505 1238 Richards St. 1 1 643 $578,800 $575,000 ($894/sf) $404 $1855 (2025) Royal LePage West Real Estate Services
2026-03-20 2204 1238 Richards St. 2 2 1542 $1,899,000 $1,775,000 ($1,151/sf) $917 $4674 (2025) Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
2026-03-10 Ph 2801 1238 Richards St. 3 2 2589 $3,199,000 $3,000,000 ($1,159/sf) $1506 $8401 (2025) Century 21 In Town Realty
2026-02-12 503 1238 Richards St. 1 500 $509,000 $509,000 ($1,018/sf) $309 $1522 (2025) Oracle Realty Ltd.
2026-01-21 801 1238 Richards St. 1 1 906 $925,000 $900,000 ($993/sf) $566 $2498 (2025) Century 21 In Town Realty
2025-06-09 1005 1238 Richards St. 2 2 1205 $1,428,000 $1,175,000 ($975/sf) $720 $3728 (2024) Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd.
2025-04-30 Ph2802 1238 Richards St. 3 3 2688 $3,490,000 $3,116,000 ($1,159/sf) $1506 $8468 (2024) Century 21 In Town Realty

Sold data from the MLS® feed for strata plan LMS3380. Showing the 15 most recent sales from the last 24 months; expand for up to 80.

Metropolis Market Summary

Metropolis at 1238 Richards St. — currently 4 active listings averaging $1,079,967. In the past year 8 units sold at an average of $1,358,625.

Active Listings4
Avg Asking Price$1,079,967
Sold (1 Year)8
Avg Sold Price$1,358,625
Avg $/Sqft$1,066

Value & Financing

Price Positioning
$1076 /sq ft
Active listings here average $1076/sf vs $1097/sf across Yaletown.
2% below area average
Mortgage Snapshot
$2,394 /mo
Entry price (from)$499,900
20% down payment$99,980
Rate / amortization5.24% · 25 yr
Estimate only — not a lending offer. Rate illustrative; confirm with your mortgage advisor.

Overview

Metropolis - 1238 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S2, LMS3380 - located in Downtown area of Vancouver West, near the crossroads Richards Street and Davie Street. Metropolis is just steps to Choices Market, Emery Barnes Park and Vancouver International Film Centre. Helmcken Park, Starbucks Coffee, Blenz Coffee, Pacific Cinematheque, Wall Centre, Language Studies International, Royal Bank, Scotia Bank, Spa and UBC Robson Square, Seawall, David Lam Park, Quayside Marina at Concord Pacific Place, Scotiabank Dance Center, CSIL Canadian As A Second Language Institute, Spa Beauty+Welness Centre, Exhale Yoga Pilates & Dance Studios, Pacific Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Bambu The Salon, Dairy Queen, Blenz Coffee, Yaletown YYoga, 24-7 Fitness in Yaletown, Kostuik Gallery, Shoppers Drug Mart, BC PLace, Urban Fare, Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre and Contemporary Art Gallery. Restaurants in the neighbourhood area La Terazza, Games Big Fish, Earls, Yaletown Keg Steakhouse and Bar, Urban Thai Bistro, Hapa Izakaya, Cactus Club Cafe, George Lounge, Fresh Japanese Take out, Drew Cooks and much more. The bus stops near the complex and Yaletown-Roundhouse Skytrain Station is less than 5-minute walk from the complex. Rize Alliance Properties quality built Metropolis in 1998. This 28-level concrete building has concrete exterior finishing and full rain screen. There are 100 units in development and in strata. Formerly the historical Canadian Linen Building, the Metropolis initiated the heritage revitalization agreement that allowed additional floor area while protecting heritage significant structures. Almost all suites are 2 level lofts, but you also can find condos and penthouses in this building. Metropolis offers one and two bedroom suites with one and two bathrooms. This top-notch tower features 1928 heritage settings, Art Deco Architecture, Russian Constructivist styling, 16' ceilings, double-heights suites with furnished mezzanines, upper loft bedrooms, two-bedroom suites with fireplaces, two-level penthouses, Ebony cabinetry and appliances, coloured-washed concrete floors with inlaid zinc, copper-finished countertops, hardwood floors and sisal carpets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliance upgrades, subterranean parking and food/retail market place. Metropolis offers great amenities that include a jacuzzi, an exercise room, bike storage, a large manicured roof garden, in-suite laundry and elevators.

 

Amenities / Features

Bike Room
Elevator
Exercise Centre
In Suite Laundry
Swirlpool/hot Tub

Maintenance Fees Include

Caretaker
Garbage Pickup
Gardening
Hot Water
Management
Recreation Facility

Location / Site Influences

Central Location
Golf Course Nearby
Marina Nearby
Recreation Nearby
Shopping Nearby
Ski Hill Nearby

Construction & Development

ConstructionConcrete
Exterior FinishConcrete
RoofOther
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
Rain ScreenFull
DeveloperRize
ArchitectStuart Howard Architects Inc.
Management CompanySelf Managed

Strata Information

Strata PlanLMS3380
Strata Web Sitewww.awmalliance.com
Building TypeStrata Lofts
Title to LandFreehold Strata
Units in Strata100
Units in Development100
Management CompanyAWM Alliance — 604-685-3227
PID100000000
Bylaws / RestrictionsPETS ALLOWED,RENTALS ALLOWED
Parking / StorageGarage; Underground

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Frequently Asked Questions — Metropolis

What year was Metropolis built?
Metropolis was built in 1998.
How many units are in Metropolis?
Metropolis has 100 strata units across 28 levels.
What amenities does Metropolis offer?
BIKE ROOM, ELEVATOR, EXERCISE CENTRE, IN SUITE LAUNDRY, SWIRLPOOL/HOT TUB.
Is Metropolis pet-friendly, and what are the bylaws?
Metropolis bylaws/restrictions: PETS ALLOWED,RENTALS ALLOWED.
Who is the property manager for Metropolis?
Metropolis is managed by AWM Alliance, 604-685-3227.
What is the strata plan number for Metropolis?
The strata plan number for Metropolis is LMS3380.
Is Metropolis freehold or leasehold?
Metropolis is FREEHOLD STRATA.
Where is Metropolis located?
Metropolis is located at 1238 Richards St. in Vancouver West, Vancouver.
How is the real estate market at Metropolis?
In the past year 8 units sold at Metropolis, averaging $1,358,625; there are currently 4 active listings for sale.
Les Twarog
Les Twarog & Team
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Listings for Sale Near Metropolis 🔎 MLS® Search »

Active listings nearby80
Average price$1,134,772
From$58,000
Up to$5,290,000
Summary — 50 nearest listings
AddressBedBathSqftPrice
401 1238 Richards St. 11502 $499,900
608 1238 Richards St. 11947 $1,050,000
2601 1238 Richards St. 321504 $1,690,000
1260 Richards St. 231706 $2,198,800
1227 Richards St. 221269 $1,399,900
401 1225 Richards St. 11505 $580,000
2600 1280 Richards St. 232608 $4,398,000
1401 1238 Seymour St. 776472 $3,750,000
304 1295 Richards St. 11594 $499,900
212 1238 Seymour St. 121036 $815,000
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401 1238 RICHARDS STREET $499,900 401 1238 Richards St. · 1bd/1ba · 502sf 608 1238 RICHARDS STREET $1,050,000 608 1238 Richards St. · 1bd/1ba · 947sf 2601 1238 RICHARDS STREET $1,690,000 2601 1238 Richards St. · 3bd/2ba · 1504sf 1260 RICHARDS STREET $2,198,800 1260 Richards St. · 2bd/3ba · 1706sf 1227 RICHARDS STREET $1,399,900 1227 Richards St. · 2bd/2ba · 1269sf 401 1225 RICHARDS STREET $580,000 401 1225 Richards St. · 1bd/1ba · 505sf 2600 1280 RICHARDS STREET $4,398,000 2600 1280 Richards St. · 2bd/3ba · 2608sf 1401 1238 SEYMOUR STREET $3,750,000 1401 1238 Seymour St. · 7bd/7ba · 6472sf 304 1295 RICHARDS STREET $499,900 304 1295 Richards St. · 1bd/1ba · 594sf 212 1238 SEYMOUR STREET $815,000 212 1238 Seymour St. · 1bd/2ba · 1036sf 106 1238 SEYMOUR STREET $849,000 106 1238 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 1125sf 1010 1238 SEYMOUR STREET $639,000 1010 1238 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 667sf 209 1238 SEYMOUR STREET $849,000 209 1238 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 1082sf 905 1238 SEYMOUR STREET $799,000 905 1238 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 862sf 2101 1238 SEYMOUR STREET $900,000 2101 1238 Seymour St. · 1bd/2ba · 804sf 1268 HOMER STREET $125,000 1268 Homer St. · 0bd/0ba · 647sf 1003 1199 SEYMOUR STREET $449,999 1003 1199 Seymour St. · 0bd/1ba · 440sf 608 1323 HOMER STREET $839,900 608 1323 Homer St. · 2bd/1ba · 929sf 1904 1323 HOMER STREET $798,000 1904 1323 Homer St. · 1bd/1ba · 750sf 301 1323 HOMER STREET $1,100,000 301 1323 Homer St. · 2bd/2ba · 1221sf 1602 1323 HOMER STREET $679,000 1602 1323 Homer St. · 1bd/1ba · 764sf 1102 1323 HOMER STREET $699,000 1102 1323 Homer St. · 1bd/1ba · 756sf 2706 1323 HOMER STREET $508,000 2706 1323 Homer St. · 1bd/1ba · 457sf 1404 1323 HOMER STREET $889,000 1404 1323 Homer St. · 1bd/1ba · 732sf 808 1199 SEYMOUR STREET $638,000 808 1199 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 632sf 404 1238 HOMER STREET $765,000 404 1238 Homer St. · 1bd/1ba · 822sf 503 1228 HOMER STREET $819,000 503 1228 Homer St. · 1bd/1ba · 807sf 512 1216 HOMER STREET $450,000 512 1216 Homer St. · 0bd/1ba · 462sf 512 1216 HOMER STREET $475,000 512 1216 Homer St. · 0bd/1ba · 462sf 903 1255 SEYMOUR STREET $669,800 903 1255 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 688sf 701 1318 HOMER STREET $1,188,000 701 1318 Homer St. · 3bd/2ba · 1247sf 606 1188 RICHARDS STREET $599,800 606 1188 Richards St. · 1bd/1ba · 615sf 708 1188 RICHARDS STREET $649,990 708 1188 Richards St. · 1bd/1ba · 733sf 1003 1188 RICHARDS STREET $899,000 1003 1188 Richards St. · 2bd/2ba · 904sf 601 1199 SEYMOUR STREET $589,700 601 1199 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 585sf 311 1255 SEYMOUR STREET $1,250,000 311 1255 Seymour St. · 2bd/2ba · 1105sf 2102 1155 HOMER STREET $715,000 2102 1155 Homer St. · 1bd/1ba · 675sf 1405 1155 HOMER STREET $948,000 1405 1155 Homer St. · 2bd/2ba · 1020sf 601 1155 HOMER STREET $948,000 601 1155 Homer St. · 2bd/2ba · 980sf 2604 1255 SEYMOUR STREET $548,000 2604 1255 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 475sf 1508 1255 SEYMOUR STREET $629,000 1508 1255 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 508sf 2204 1255 SEYMOUR STREET $519,900 2204 1255 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 493sf 1903 1255 SEYMOUR STREET $1,067,000 1903 1255 Seymour St. · 2bd/2ba · 1040sf 104 1168 RICHARDS STREET $1,022,000 104 1168 Richards St. · 1bd/2ba · 1082sf 1182 RICHARDS STREET $1,359,000 1182 Richards St. · 3bd/3ba · 1380sf 2508 1155 SEYMOUR STREET $615,000 2508 1155 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 607sf 2406 1155 SEYMOUR STREET $1,048,000 2406 1155 Seymour St. · 2bd/2ba · 936sf 2402 1155 SEYMOUR STREET $625,000 2402 1155 Seymour St. · 1bd/1ba · 572sf 802 388 DRAKE STREET $1,195,000 802 388 Drake St. · 2bd/2ba · 1211sf 407 1216 HOMER STREET $839,000 407 1216 Homer St. · 1bd/1ba · 804sf

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