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Metropolis

1238 Richards St.

Vancouver, BC V6B 6M6

Levels28
Suites100
StatusCompleted
Built1998
Title to LandFreehold Strata
Strata PlanLMS3380
ConstructionConcrete
AreaVancouver West
NeighbourhoodYaletown

$1,408,500Avg Asking

8Sold (1yr)

$1,358,625Avg Sold

$1,066Avg $/Sqft

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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.

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For Sale in Metropolis & Complex

Date	Address	Status	Bed	Bath	Price	Sqft	Strata Fee	Tax	Listed By
2026-05-01	2601 1238 Richards St.	Active	3	2	$1,749,000 ($1,163/sf)	1504	$923	$4896 (2025)	Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
2026-07-15	608 1238 Richards St.	Active	1	1	$1,068,000 ($1,128/sf)	947	$605	$2710 (2025)	RE/MAX Crest Realty
	Avg				$1,408,500	1226

Metropolis Sold History (last 24 months)

Sold Date	Address	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Asking	Sold Price	DOM	Strata Fee	Tax	Listed 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
2024-09-09	1808 1238 Richards St.	1	1	823	$975,000	$900,000 ($1,094/sf)		$499	$2532 (2024)	Century 21 In Town Realty
2024-02-28	506 1238 Richards St.		1	470	$509,900	$500,000 ($1,064/sf)		$277	$1388 (2023)	RE/MAX Westcoast
2023-10-18	2403 1238 Richards St.	2	2	1524	$2,099,000	$2,080,000 ($1,365/sf)		$885	$5453 (2023)	TRG The Residential Group Realty
2023-04-17	1407 1238 Richards St.	1	1	761	$849,900	$882,000 ($1,159/sf)		$439	$2332 (2022)	Royal LePage Regency Realty
2023-03-04	2202 1238 Richards St.	2	2	1585	$1,899,900	$1,762,500 ($1,112/sf)		$913	$4947 (2022)
2023-02-11	603 1238 Richards St.	1	1	888	$890,000	$880,000 ($991/sf)	93	$480		TRG The Residential Group Downtown Realty
2022-12-19	202 1238 Richards St.	1	2	1025	$1,099,000	$1,030,000 ($1,005/sf)	59	$621	$3340 (2022)	RE/MAX Select Properties
2022-11-14	2404 1238 Richards St.	2	2	1541	$1,899,000	$1,800,000 ($1,168/sf)	18	$847	$4928 (2022)	Keller Williams Realty VanCentral
2022-10-15	2001 1238 Richards St.	1	2	917	$1,275,000	$1,200,000 ($1,309/sf)	2	$523	$2679 (2022)	Keller Williams Realty VanCentral
2022-10-12	1208 1238 Richards St.	1	1	822	$880,000	$830,000 ($1,010/sf)	30	$474	$2367 (2022)	Keller Williams Realty VanCentral
2022-05-11	1605 1238 Richards St.	1	2	1070	$1,150,000	$1,115,000 ($1,042/sf)	20	$616	$3191 (2021)	Dexter Realty
2022-04-21	2002 1238 Richards St.	1	1	897	$899,000	$880,000 ($981/sf)	17	$512	$2490 (2021)	Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd.
2022-03-06	2602 1238 Richards St.	2	2	1509	$1,769,000	$1,722,500 ($1,141/sf)	27	$830	$4933 (2021)	Keller Williams Realty VanCentral
2022-02-02	1805 1238 Richards St.	1	2	1065	$1,249,000	$1,165,000 ($1,094/sf)	27	$614	$3238 (2021)	Royal LePage Sussex
2022-01-02	202 1238 Richards St.	1	2	1080	$1,199,000	$1,150,000 ($1,065/sf)	27	$621	$3340 (2021)	Engel & Volkers Vancouver
2021-11-09	2007 1238 Richards St.	1	2	867	$998,800	$996,000 ($1,149/sf)	15	$498	$2495 (2021)	Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
2021-09-18	501 1238 Richards St.		1	504	$559,000	$559,000 ($1,109/sf)	3	$291	$1344 (2021)	Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd.
2021-05-20	601 1238 Richards St.	2	2	907	$888,000	$860,000 ($948/sf)	16	$523	$2042 (2020)	RE/MAX Select Properties
2021-03-18	1606 1238 Richards St.	1	1	737	$820,000	$802,000 ($1,088/sf)	30	$415	$2057 (2020)	Keller Williams Realty VanCentral
2021-02-21	1402 1238 Richards St.	1	1	840	$839,000	$845,000 ($1,006/sf)	20	$472	$2291 (2020)	Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
2020-11-24	1602 1238 Richards St.	1	1	838	$849,000	$849,000 ($1,013/sf)	8	$472	$2221 (2020)	RE/MAX Crest Realty
2020-11-10	1207 1238 Richards St.	2	2	782	$990,000	$978,000 ($1,251/sf)	8	$428	$2335 (2020)	Keller Williams Realty VanCentral
2020-10-14	1803 1238 Richards St.	1	1	787	$759,000	$749,000 ($952/sf)	13	$443	$859 (2020)	Keller Williams Realty VanCentral
2020-07-06	1203 1238 Richards St.	1	2	787	$908,500	$892,500 ($1,134/sf)	3	$443	$2004 (2020)	Keller Williams Realty VanCentral

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

Metropolis Market Summary

Metropolis at 1238 Richards St. — currently 2 active listings averaging $1,408,500. In the past year 8 units sold at an average of $1,358,625.

Active Listings2

Avg Asking Price$1,408,500

Sold (1 Year)8

Avg Sold Price$1,358,625

Avg $/Sqft$1,066

Value & Financing

Price Positioning

$1145 /sq ft

Active listings here average $1145/sf vs $1178/sf across Yaletown.

3% below area average

Mortgage Snapshot

$5,115 /mo

Entry price (from)$1,068,000

20% down payment$213,600

Rate / amortization5.24% · 25 yr

Estimate only — not a lending offer. Rate illustrative; confirm with your mortgage advisor.

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Property Documents

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Amenities / Features

Bike Room

Elevator

Exercise Centre

In Suite Laundry

Swirlpool/hot Tub

garden

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

Construction	Concrete
Exterior Finish	Concrete
Roof	Other
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter
Rain Screen	Full
Developer	Rize
Architect	Stuart Howard Architects Inc.
Management Company	Self Managed

Strata Information

Strata Plan	LMS3380
Strata Web Site	www.awmalliance.com
Building Type	Strata Lofts
Title to Land	Freehold Strata
Units in Strata	100
Units in Development	100
Management Company	AWM Alliance — 604-685-3227
PID	100000000
Bylaws / Restrictions	PETS ALLOWED,RENTALS ALLOWED
Parking / Storage	Garage; Underground

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 2 active listings for sale.

Listings for Sale Near Metropolis 🔎 MLS® Search »

Active listings nearby80

Average price$1,046,757

From$52,000

Up to$7,500,000

Summary — 50 nearest listings

Address	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Price
2601 1238 Richards St.	3	2	1504	$1,749,000
608 1238 Richards St.	1	1	947	$1,068,000
1260 Richards St.	2	3	1706	$2,289,900
1227 Richards St.	2	2	1269	$1,449,900
401 1225 Richards St.	1	1	505	$580,000
904 1225 Richards St.	1	1	605	$689,000
509 1225 Richards St.	1	1	503	$524,900
1261 Richards St.	2	2	928	$1,149,900
304 1295 Richards St.	1	1	594	$549,900
1010 1238 Seymour St.	1	1	667	$639,000
2107 1238 Seymour St.		1	339	$408,000
905 1238 Seymour St.	1	1	862	$799,000
212 1238 Seymour St.	1	2	1036	$875,000
209 1238 Seymour St.	1	1	1082	$899,000
1003 1199 Seymour St.		1	440	$460,000
1102 1323 Homer St.	1	1	756	$699,000
402 1323 Homer St.	1	1	772	$739,900
301 1323 Homer St.	2	2	1221	$1,100,000
2706 1323 Homer St.	1	1	457	$508,000
1404 1323 Homer St.	1	1	732	$889,000
2206 1255 Seymour St.	1	1	511	$547,000
808 1199 Seymour St.	1	1	632	$638,000
202 1199 Seymour St.	1	1	628	$599,900
1102 1199 Seymour St.	1	1	582	$599,990
2206 1199 Seymour St.	1	1	645	$719,000
2908 1199 Seymour St.	1	1	648	$749,000
404 1238 Homer St.	1	1	822	$765,000
2705 1323 Homer St.	1	1	821	$799,000
512 1216 Homer St.		1	462	$475,000
308 1275 Hamilton St.	1	1	709	$769,000
308 1275 Hamilton St.	1	1	717	$749,000
701 1318 Homer St.	3	2	1247	$1,188,000
606 1188 Richards St.	1	1	615	$599,800
2203 1188 Richards St.	2	1	758	$709,000
2101 1188 Richards St.		1	420	$450,000
1003 1188 Richards St.	2	2	904	$899,000
2604 1255 Seymour St.	1	1	475	$548,000
903 1255 Seymour St.	1	1	688	$699,800
1508 1255 Seymour St.	1	1	508	$629,000
1903 1255 Seymour St.	2	2	1040	$1,067,000
2204 1255 Seymour St.	1	1	493	$539,900
104 1168 Richards St.	1	2	1082	$1,022,000
B408 1331 Homer St.	2	2	1046	$949,000
B901 1331 Homer St.	1	1	806	$739,000
2101 388 Drake St.	3	2	1214	$1,399,000
105 388 Drake St.	2	2	975	$850,000
505 388 Drake St.	2	2	1056	$1,028,000
2505 388 Drake St.	2	2	1202	$1,290,000
507 388 Drake St.	2	2	832	$849,000
1206 388 Drake St.	2	2	1164	$999,000