1650 West 1st Ave - Olympic Village, Vancouver West Side
The Ellis Foster Building stands on West 1st Avenue in Olympic Village, a 1995 building near the False Creek waterfront. The seawall is a short walk north, leading west to Granville Island and around the creek toward Science World, with Hinge Park and the Olympic Village plaza close by. Mount Pleasant's breweries and shops are nearby to the south, and the Main Street-Science World SkyTrain station is within reach. With a walkable address near the creek, the Ellis Foster Building is a comfortable home.
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Ellis Foster Building
1650 West 1st Ave
Olympic Village, Vancouver West Side, BC
V6J 1G1
Year Built1995
Suites13
Walk Score & What's Nearby
100
Excellent
🚇Transit
25/251 min
🛒Grocery
25/254 min
🍽️Dining
20/203 min
🌳Parks
15/152 min
🎓Schools
11/158 min
Based on distance to nearest amenities.
🛒 Grocery
Harry's NOFRILLS Vancouver 4 min
La Win Supermarket 10 min
Loblaws City Market Vancouver Broadway 10 min
🌳 Parks
Loup de mer 2 min
Creekside Park 3 min
Seaforth Peace Park 5 min
🍽️ Dining
Afghan Horsemen Restaurant 3 min
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Granville Island 5 min
Cheesecake Etc 6 min
🎓 Schools
PTIB - PTIRU Private College/institution help and more 8 min
Assessed value: City of Vancouver 2026 roll, all strata lots. Other figures: BC Assessment, 2026.
Ellis Foster Building Assessed Value History
2006
$7.4M
2026
$26.0M
Change
+253%
20062026
Total building assessed value (land + improvements, all units) per City of Vancouver assessment rolls, 2006-2026.
Recent Building Permits at Ellis Foster Building
May 2024
Addition / Alteration · $350,000
Exterior alterations for localized building envelope repair to the elevator enclosure and upper level walkway in the courtyard in this existing mixed use buildi…
Nov 2020
Addition / Alteration · $435,000
Exterior alterations to repair the membrane on the roof deck and planters on the ground floor of this existing mixed use building on this site. OK for DB per O.…
Jul 2020
Addition / Alteration · $16,000
High Density Housing / Commercial - Addition / Alteration - Related to BU459488. To change the use/major occupancy of approximately 5102.0 sf, on a portion of t…
Jul 2018
Addition / Alteration · $50,000
Interior alterations to provide improvement to this unit #6 on the 4th floor in this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. OK for field review as pe…
Source: City of Vancouver issued building permits, open data. A history of permitted work is a sign of an actively maintained building.
About Olympic Village
Olympic Village lines the south shore of False Creek, a modern, sustainability-minded community built as athlete housing for the 2010 Winter Olympics and now one of the city's most popular waterfront neighbourhoods. Mid-rise residences cluster around the Olympic Village Square plaza and the False Creek seawall, with Hinge Park, Habitat Island, and the Creekside Community Centre giving it a green, family-friendly feel. The seawall is the front yard - a flat walking and cycling path that circles the creek to Granville Island one way and Science World the other - and the area has become a hub for craft breweries, cafes, and restaurants, with more along Main Street just south. The Canada Line's Olympic Village station and the nearby Main Street-Science World station link downtown and the airport.
Ellis Foster Building - Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ellis Foster Building built?
Ellis Foster Building was completed in 1995.
How many suites are in Ellis Foster Building?
Ellis Foster Building has 13 suites.
Are pets allowed in Ellis Foster Building?
Pet policies at Ellis Foster Building are set per unit by each owner - many of our rentals here welcome pets on approval. Check the individual listing or call us at 604-984-7368.
What is Ellis Foster Building's assessed value?
Per the 2026 City of Vancouver assessment roll, Ellis Foster Building (all strata lots, land and improvements) has a total assessed value of $26,027,000.
How has Ellis Foster Building's value changed over time?
City of Vancouver assessment rolls show Ellis Foster Building's total assessed value went from $7.4M in 2006 to $26.0M in 2026 - a change of +253%.
Are there rentals available in Ellis Foster Building right now?
Not at the moment, but units at Ellis Foster Building come up regularly - join our waitlist or browse other Olympic Village rentals and we'll notify you when one is listed.
