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Building & Condo Information

The Gem

688 EAST 18th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5V 1G4, 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
Official Website: www.liveatthegem.com
  • Levels4
  • Suites14
  • StatusCompleted
  • Built2013
  • Title to LandFreehold Strata
  • Strata PlanEPS2641
  • ConstructionFrame - Wood
  • AreaVancouver East
  • NeighbourhoodFraser VE

For Sale in The Gem & Complex

There are no active MLS® listings in this building right now — see nearest listings below.

The Gem Sold History (last 24 months)

Sold DateAddressBedBathSqftAskingSold PriceDOMStrata FeeTaxListed By
2026-03-09 403 688 E 18th Ave. 1 1 611 $629,000 $615,000 ($1,007/sf) $495 $1955 (2025) Dexter Realty
2025-08-21 301 688 E 18th Ave. 2 2 909 $878,000 $850,000 ($935/sf) $560 $2541 (2024) RE/MAX Crest Realty

Sold data from the MLS® feed for strata plan EPS2641. Showing the 15 most recent sales from the last 24 months; expand for up to 80.

The Gem Market Summary

The Gem at 688 EAST 18th Ave. — In the past year 1 unit sold at an average of $615,000.

Active Listings0
Sold (1 Year)1
Avg Sold Price$615,000
Avg $/Sqft$1,007

Overview

The Gem - 688 East 18th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5V 4C2, Canada. Strata Plan EPS2641. A new condo development at the corner of East 18th Avenue and Fraser Street. There are only 14 condos in this 4-storey building located in a family oriented neighbourhood. There are plenty of schools including Charles Tupper Secondary Schoool, Florence Nightingale Elementary School, David Livingstone Elementary School, Charles Dickens Annex School and Mt.Pleasant Elementary School to mention a few. Kingsgate Shopping Centre is only blocks away and close by are numerous grocery stores. Also in the neighbourhood is Mount St. Josephs Hospital, Riley Park Community Centre, libraries and close to transit.

The Gem is affordable to small families, couples and single people looking for a quiet, friendly family oriented neighbourhood.

Amenities / Features

Bike Room
Exercise Centre
In Suite Laundry
Storage

Maintenance Fees Include

Garbage Pickup
Gardening
Management
Snow Removal

Location / Site Influences

Shopping Nearby
Central Location
Recreation Nearby

Construction & Development

ConstructionFrame - Wood
Exterior FinishOther
RoofOther
FoundationConcrete Slab
Rain ScreenFull
MarketerSutton Group - West Coast Realty
Management CompanyCrossroads Management Ltd.

Strata Information

Strata PlanEPS2641
Strata Web Sitewww.liveatthegem.com
Building TypeStrata Condos
Title to LandFreehold Strata
Units in Strata14
Units in Development14
Management CompanyCrossRoads Management Ltd. — 778-578-4445
Bylaws / RestrictionsPETS ALLOWED W/REST.,RENTALS ALLOWED
Parking / StorageOpen

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Frequently Asked Questions — The Gem

What year was The Gem built?
The Gem was built in 2013.
How many units are in The Gem?
The Gem has 14 strata units across 4 levels.
What amenities does The Gem offer?
BIKE ROOM, EXERCISE CENTRE, IN SUITE LAUNDRY, STORAGE.
Is The Gem pet-friendly, and what are the bylaws?
The Gem bylaws/restrictions: PETS ALLOWED W/REST.,RENTALS ALLOWED.
Who is the property manager for The Gem?
The Gem is managed by CrossRoads Management Ltd., 778-578-4445.
What is the strata plan number for The Gem?
The strata plan number for The Gem is EPS2641.
Is The Gem freehold or leasehold?
The Gem is FREEHOLD STRATA.
Where is The Gem located?
The Gem is located at 688 EAST 18th Ave. in Vancouver East, Vancouver.
How is the real estate market at The Gem?
In the past year 1 unit sold at The Gem, averaging $615,000.
Les Twarog
Les Twarog & Team
RE/MAX Crest Realty · Your The Gem specialist
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Sales Information

Sales Websitewww.liveatthegem.com

Listings for Sale Near The Gem 🔎 MLS® Search »

Active listings nearby80
Average price$1,425,436
From$70,000
Up to$3,500,000
Summary — 50 nearest listings
AddressBedBathSqftPrice
Ph9 688 E 17th Ave. 11635 $618,000
651 E 17th Ave. 632710 $2,499,000
614 E 19th Ave. 421587 $1,298,000
3578 Fraser St. 894 $1,098,000
305 688 E 16th Ave. 22800 $750,000
688 E 16th Ave. 22800 $749,900
311 707 E 20th Ave. 22881 $825,000
207 707 E 20th Ave. 22898 $778,000
104 688 E 16th Ave. 22784 $674,900
323 760 Kingsway 21781 $595,000
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PH9 688 E 17TH AVENUE $618,000 Ph9 688 E 17th Ave. · 1bd/1ba · 635sf 651 E 17TH AVENUE $2,499,000 651 E 17th Ave. · 6bd/3ba · 2710sf 614 E 19TH AVENUE $1,298,000 614 E 19th Ave. · 4bd/2ba · 1587sf 3578 FRASER STREET $1,098,000 3578 Fraser St. · 0bd/0ba · 894sf 305 688 E 16TH AVENUE $750,000 305 688 E 16th Ave. · 2bd/2ba · 800sf 688 E 16TH AVENUE $749,900 688 E 16th Ave. · 2bd/2ba · 800sf 311 707 E 20TH AVENUE $825,000 311 707 E 20th Ave. · 2bd/2ba · 881sf 207 707 E 20TH AVENUE $778,000 207 707 E 20th Ave. · 2bd/2ba · 898sf 104 688 E 16TH AVENUE $674,900 104 688 E 16th Ave. · 2bd/2ba · 784sf 323 760 KINGSWAY $595,000 323 760 Kingsway · 2bd/1ba · 781sf PH10 760 KINGSWAY $705,000 Ph10 760 Kingsway · 2bd/2ba · 822sf 3606 CAROLINA STREET $1,148,000 3606 Carolina St. · 3bd/2ba · 1828sf 797 E 18TH AVENUE $2,600,000 797 E 18th Ave. · 7bd/6ba · 3456sf 572 E 16TH AVENUE $1,489,000 572 E 16th Ave. · 3bd/3ba · 1295sf 623 KINGSWAY $199,000 623 Kingsway · 0bd/0ba · 1100sf 3589 PRINCE ALBERT STREET $2,580,000 3589 Prince Albert St. · 5bd/5ba · 2701sf 13 531 E 16TH AVENUE $1,439,000 13 531 E 16th Ave. · 3bd/2ba · 1351sf 506 E 18TH AVENUE $2,675,000 506 E 18th Ave. · 3bd/4ba · 1870sf 11496 CONFIDENTIAL $250,000 11496 Confidential · 0bd/0ba · 250sf 557 E 21ST AVENUE $2,249,000 557 E 21st Ave. · 8bd/3ba · 2630sf 2966 FRASER STREET $3,350,000 2966 Fraser St. · 6bd/2ba · 1872sf 761 E 15TH AVENUE $2,298,000 761 E 15th Ave. · 6bd/4ba · 3070sf 761 E 15TH AVENUE $2,298,000 761 E 15th Ave. · 6bd/4ba · 3070sf 211 868 KINGSWAY $398,000 211 868 Kingsway · 1bd/1ba · 656sf 202 868 KINGSWAY $360,000 202 868 Kingsway · 0bd/1ba · 476sf 851 E 19TH AVENUE $1,449,000 851 E 19th Ave. · 3bd/3ba · 1568sf 3838-3840 FRASER STREET $3,000,000 3838-3840 Fraser St. · 10bd/6ba · 4078sf 1 470 E 18TH AVENUE $1,969,000 1 470 E 18th Ave. · 4bd/4ba · 1718sf 1 468 E 18TH AVENUE $1,499,000 1 468 E 18th Ave. · 3bd/3ba · 1301sf 742 E 13TH AVENUE $1,799,999 742 E 13th Ave. · 6bd/2ba · 2459sf 460 E 17TH AVENUE $799,000 460 E 17th Ave. · 2bd/1ba · 838sf 2 648 E 23RD AVENUE $1,688,000 2 648 E 23rd Ave. · 3bd/4ba · 1518sf 1 648 E 23RD AVENUE $1,698,000 1 648 E 23rd Ave. · 3bd/4ba · 1518sf 646 E 23RD AVENUE $1,199,000 646 E 23rd Ave. · 2bd/2ba · 1146sf 1 810 E 22ND AVENUE $1,798,000 1 810 E 22nd Ave. · 3bd/3ba · 1487sf 3918 CAROLINA STREET $1,674,000 3918 Carolina St. · 4bd/4ba · 1555sf 893 E 21ST AVENUE $2,098,900 893 E 21st Ave. · 3bd/3ba · 1763sf 431 E 18TH AVENUE $1,775,000 431 E 18th Ave. · 5bd/3ba · 2408sf 1 746 E 12TH AVENUE $1,899,000 1 746 E 12th Ave. · 5bd/5ba · 1861sf 2 746 E 12TH AVENUE $1,799,000 2 746 E 12th Ave. · 4bd/4ba · 1680sf 109 453 E 16TH AVENUE $1,498,800 109 453 E 16th Ave. · 3bd/3ba · 1317sf 695 E 12TH AVENUE $1,550,000 695 E 12th Ave. · 6bd/2ba · 2026sf 920 E 16TH AVENUE $1,498,000 920 E 16th Ave. · 3bd/3ba · 1495sf 2 882 E 13 AVENUE $2,098,000 2 882 E 13 Ave. · 3bd/4ba · 2371sf 1 882 E 13 AVENUE $2,068,000 1 882 E 13 Ave. · 4bd/4ba · 1711sf 518 E 11TH AVENUE $1,998,000 518 E 11th Ave. · 6bd/3ba · 2399sf 676 E KING EDWARD AVENUE $2,699,000 676 E King Edward Ave. · 6bd/4ba · 2775sf 4123 FRASER STREET $1,198,000 4123 Fraser St. · 0bd/0ba · 1020sf 768 E 11TH AVENUE $1,749,999 768 E 11th Ave. · 4bd/4ba · 1659sf PH10 702 E KING EDWARD AVENUE $719,000 Ph10 702 E King Edward Ave. · 2bd/2ba · 718sf

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