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The unit is in Alexandra Court, a 1987 conversion of Vancouver’s first synagogue into a condominium building.Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

700 East Pender St., Unit 104, Vancouver

Asking price: $779,000 (April 20)

Previous listing prices: $859,900 (Feb. 9); $839,000 (March 16)

Selling price: $749,900 (May 10)

Days on market: 70

Taxes: $2,772.14 (2025)

Monthly maintenance fee: $850.25

Listing agent: Dwayne Launt, Oakwyn Realty

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The two-bedroom-plus-den unit has nearly 1,000 square feet of living space. This image has been digitally staged.Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

The action

The seller had lived in the unit for decades and was part of a tight-knit community in the 12-unit building. Once the price was reduced, a neighbour made the winning offer, said listing agent Dwayne Launt. Before that, he had received one other offer that didn’t work out.

The property had to be relisted a couple of times to find a buyer, he said, largely due to the need for updates.

But Mr. Launt was touched by the camaraderie of the neighbourhood.

“It took a while to sell because it was a renovation project, but one of the most lovely things, honestly, was the open house,” said Mr. Launt. “It’s really a Strathcona community story.”

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The property had to be relisted a couple of times, said the listing agent, largely due to the need for updates.Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

What they got

The Alexandra Court is a 1987 conversion of Vancouver’s first synagogue into a condominium building.

The two-bedroom-plus-den unit has nearly 1,000 square feet of living space, with one bathroom, ensuite laundry, gas fireplace and a south-facing balcony.

The building is steps to schools, shops and amenities in the historic neighbourhood of Strathcona, close to downtown, Main Street and Commercial Drive.

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This image has been digitally staged.Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

The agent’s take

“We’ve definitely had a spurt here, so things are selling and prices have had to come down. But I think there’s a small late spring rally,” said Mr. Launt.

“That’s what we are feeling. And of course, the real estate numbers will say that as well. Not a massive rally, but people still have to move in the summer. We have listings coming up.”

Some images have been digitally staged.

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