commercial drive

Kristi Holz Listings and Sales

New Listing! #110 1422 E 3rd Ave

A gem in the heart of Commercial Drive. A diligent strata with a neighbourly demographic make La Contessa the perfect spot for a young family to lay done roots in a community dotted with parks, shopping, amenities, schools & the Skytrain. This 2 bedroom home has a number of fantastic benefits:

  • 840sqft plus a 118sqft private ground floor patio, big enough to have a great seating area to enjoy sunny days and small garden
  • Tastefully renovated in 2016. Everything was renovated with permits except for the addition of the pot lights in the living room, though it was done by a licensed electrician.
  • Large, open kitchen with plenty of counter space and cupboards, all new appliances and breakfast bar.
  • Dedicated dining space with room for a large table
  • Extra wide and bright living space – this room will impress! You can fit large furniture and still have space to spread out.
  • Flat ceilings
  • Pot Lights throughout the living room make the space bright and welcoming
  • Quality laminate flooring
  • New Paint
  • Updated Bathroom Vanity
  • Updated electrical and light fixtures

La Contessa is a solid, worry free building. You will be hard pressed to find another building with a list of completed projects as long as this building. Updates include:

  • Full rainscreen with new windows and balconies, done in 2002.
  • Updated piping, done in 2012
  • Updated elevator, done in 2015
  • Updates to the parkade membrane, done in 2016 and 2018
  • Updated fencing, done in 2017
  • Depreciation Report, last updated in 2018
  • Almost $300k in the Contingency Fund!

The building restricts rentals to 10 (currently at max) and allows up to 3 pets (with a max of 2 dogs). The building has shared laundry facilities (on a card system) and offers secure underground parking.

For more information: #110 1422 E 3rd

This is a must see, move in ready home. Call for a viewing: kristi@realestatevancity.ca or 778-387-7371.

Kristi Holz Listings and Sales

New Listing! P6 2736 Victoria Dr

Don’t miss this gorgeous home off Commercial Drive, asking $599,900.

The Home

Welcome home to your fully renovated, top floor 1 bedroom on the quiet side of the building! You’ll find 800sf of space with an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings & windows on two sides for great light and flow including eastern and southern sun exposure. The large kitchen features high quality Kitchenaid appliances, quartz counters, plenty of storage & bar seating. The living space has a gas fireplace, access to the balcony & tons of natural sunlight. The bathroom was fully updated with new tub, tiles & storage, with semi ensuite access to the spacious bedroom. All renovations were done with permits! Extras include in suite laundry, up-down blinds, great storage & engineered hardwood throughout. 

The Building

The building is run by a diligent strata with updated parkade membrane (2016), new pipes (2018) and balconies (2009). Strata fees include gas (for the fireplace), management, hot water and gardening. The unit comes with 1 underground parking and storage lockers can be rented from strata, if available. Bring your cat or dog! Rentals are not allowed.

The Location

Commercial Drive, and this building in particular, is perfectly situated to give you easy access to fun, transit and nature. You’re a 5 minute walk to the Commercial Drive Skytrain Station that can get you downtown or out to Burnaby, New West and Port Moody. You’re a not far to all the great restaurants and shops on Commercial Drive, along with a few different options for groceries. Trout Lake, the best park on the East side is a short stroll away.

For more information: P6 2736 Victoria

Contact me with any questions or to book a showing!

Kristi Holz Listings and Sales

New Listing! #408 1864 Frances St

Don’t miss this TOP FLOOR, corner unit in one of the best buildings off the Drive! The space is cozy and well maintained, with an easy floor plan to modernize. Make this home you own!

Here is a link to a Virtual Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=MriJBW5Z8yc

THE UNIT:

  • This home offers 582sqft and an efficient floor plan.
  • The living room is large enough to fit big furniture in addition to a desk space and offers access to the south facing balcony.
  • The balcony has enough room to fit a BBQ, seating area & patio plants to soak up the sun.
  • The kitchen is functional and would make for an easy renovation to update.
  • You’ll love the big west facing window bringing sunlight into the dining area.
  • The bedroom has plenty of room for a queen sized bed and extra storage.
  • The den offers extra space for an office, storage or nursery!

THE BUILDING:

  • The building was rainscreened in 2010-2012 including hardi-board siding, new balconies & windows, with updates to the parkade membrane in 2014, so you can rest easy knowing the building is well maintained!
  • 1 parking in included
  • 1 locker is included
  • 1 cat allowed
  • RENTALS allowed!
  • Low Strata Maintenance fee of $276/month

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD:

  • This building is located between Commercial Drive and Hastings St, so you’re a short walk to two great neighbourhoods.
  • Commercial Drive offers some of the best patios in the city along with great restaurants and local shopping.
  • You’ll find a London Drugs, tons of amenities and cool restaurants on Hastings.
  • Bosa Foods is across the street for a quick meal and grocery shop.
  • There are plenty of great parks nearby including Salsbury Park, Templeton School and Woodland Park for a running track.
  • The nearby bike path will take you to Chinatown, Gastown and Downtown, and there are plenty of buses on Hastings and Commercial to get you downtown.

For more information: #408 1864 Frances St