{"id":476,"date":"2026-10-01T15:56:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T19:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/?p=476"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:30:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:30:21","slug":"compact-3-bedroom-vs-large-2-bedroom-which-is-the-better-buy-downtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/compact-3-bedroom-vs-large-2-bedroom-which-is-the-better-buy-downtown\/","title":{"rendered":"Compact 3-Bedroom vs. Large 2-Bedroom: Which Is the Better Buy Downtown?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re shopping around $1.3M in Downtown Vancouver, you&#8217;ll keep facing the same choice: a large 2-bedroom, or a compact 3-bedroom of about the same size. On paper they look almost identical. They cost about the same, they&#8217;re about the same size, and they carry about the same strata fee. However, they behave very differently once you own them, and right now one of them is noticeably cheaper to buy. Here&#8217;s how the 3-bedroom vs 2-bedroom condo decision actually plays out, based on two years of downtown sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data: MLS\u00ae apartment\/condo sales in Yaletown, Downtown and Coal Harbour from October 1, 2024 to September 22, 2026, plus active listings at the start of October 2026. &#8220;Compact 3-bedroom&#8221; means under 1,300 sq ft. &#8220;Large 2-bedroom&#8221; means 1,100\u20131,300 sq ft. Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS\u00ae MLS\u00ae.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>They cost almost exactly the same.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The median compact 3-bedroom sold for $1,350,000 ($1,097\/sq ft), and the median large 2-bedroom sold for $1,320,000 ($1,112\/sq ft).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The third bedroom comes cheap.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That works out to $450,000 per bedroom for the 3-bedroom versus $660,000 for the 2-bedroom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compact 3-bedrooms are much rarer.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There were 34 sales in two years, compared with 217 large 2-bedrooms, about 1 for every 6.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>But they sell more slowly.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Median days on market was 36 for small 3-bedrooms versus 27 for large 2-bedrooms. In the last 12 months, it was 48 days versus 31.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Right now, compact 3-bedrooms are listed for less.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The median asking price is $1,069\/sq ft, compared with $1,172\/sq ft for large 2-bedrooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>In the same building, the 3-bedroom usually costs a little more.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Across 12 buildings with both types sold, the small 3-bedroom went for a median 5% more per sq ft.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_477\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-477\" class=\"wp-image-477 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-3-bedroom-vs-large-2-bedroom-condo-vancouver-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Chart comparing a small 3-bedroom vs 2-bedroom condo in Downtown Vancouver: $450K vs $660K per bedroom, $1,097 vs $1,112 sold per sq ft, $1,069 vs $1,172 asking per sq ft, 48 vs 31 days on market\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-3-bedroom-vs-large-2-bedroom-condo-vancouver-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-3-bedroom-vs-large-2-bedroom-condo-vancouver-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-3-bedroom-vs-large-2-bedroom-condo-vancouver-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-3-bedroom-vs-large-2-bedroom-condo-vancouver-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/small-3-bedroom-vs-large-2-bedroom-condo-vancouver.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Small 3-bedroom vs. large 2-bedroom condos in Downtown Vancouver. Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS\u00ae MLS\u00ae, Oct 2024\u2013Sep 2026.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small 3-bedroom vs. large 2-bedroom condos in Downtown Vancouver: price per bedroom, $\/sq ft and days on market.<\/span><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-bedroom vs 2-bedroom condo: the head-to-head numbers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sold, October 2024\u2013September 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th><b>Compact 3-bedroom (under 1,300 sq ft)<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Large 2-bedroom (1,100\u20131,300 sq ft)<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">217<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median sold price<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,350,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,320,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median size<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,168 sq ft<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,185 sq ft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median $\/sq ft<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,097<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,112<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Price per bedroom<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>$450,000<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>$660,000<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median strata fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$903\/mo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$911\/mo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median bathrooms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2+ parking stalls<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median year built<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1999<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2003<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median days on market<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median sold-to-list<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">96.5%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">96.6%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two are close to identical on almost every line. As a result, the decision comes down to how you&#8217;ll use the space and how easily you&#8217;ll be able to sell it later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why the price per sq ft is the same<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might expect the extra bedroom to cost more, and inside a single building it usually does. However, across the whole market, the small 3-bedrooms that sold were in slightly older buildings (median 1999 vs. 2003). Many are 1990s towers, such as 930 Cambie Street, 1009 Expo Boulevard and 183 Keefer Place, where $\/sq ft runs lower. That pulls the 3-bedroom median down to match the 2-bedroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Same building, both types sold (October 2024\u2013September 2026)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Building<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Small 3-bed $\/sq ft<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Large 2-bed $\/sq ft<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Difference<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1201 Marinaside Crescent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,275 (2 sales)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$967 (2 sales)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+32%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1050 Burrard Street<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,095 (2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$898 (3)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+22%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1328 W Pender Street<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,095 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$935 (2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+17%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Smithe Mews<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,419 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,224 (4)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+16%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1318 Homer Street<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,136 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,043 (2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+9%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1067 Marinaside Crescent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,244 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,156 (2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+8%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">930 Cambie Street<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$717 (3)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$697 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+3%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">199 Drake Street<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,150 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,154 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">183 Keefer Place<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$811 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$845 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u22124%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">777 Richards Street<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$947 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,001 (2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u22125%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1323 Homer Street<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$947 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,046 (2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u221210%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">788 Richards Street<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,018 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,148 (1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u221211%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 7 of these 12 buildings, the small 3-bedroom sold for more per sq ft, and the median difference was about 5%. That said, most buildings had only one or two sales of each type, so floor, view and condition matter as much as bedroom count. In short, buyers usually pay a modest premium for the third bedroom within a building, but not a large one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rarer, but slower to sell<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There were about 6 large 2-bedroom sales for every small 3-bedroom sale. You might expect scarcity to make small 3-bedrooms sell faster. In fact, the opposite is true.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th><b>Small 3-bedroom<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Large 2-bedroom<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median days on market, Oct 2024\u2013Sep 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median days on market, Oct 2025\u2013Sep 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active listings now<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales, last 12 months<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">110<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Months of inventory<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>15.2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>7.0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason is the buyer pool. A large 2-bedroom suits couples, downsizers, investors and young families. By contrast, a small 3-bedroom mainly suits buyers who specifically need three bedrooms on a $1.3M budget. Fewer buyers means slower sales, even with less supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the opportunity is right now<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Active listings<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Compact 3-bedroom<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Large 2-bedroom<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median asking price<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,188,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,398,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median asking $\/sq ft<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,069<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,172<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median days listed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking under $1.2M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For buyers, that&#8217;s a rare window: more bedrooms, for less money per sq ft, with room to negotiate. Notable small 3-bedrooms currently for sale include 804 \u2013 950 Cambie Street ($899,900, 1,121 sq ft), 605 \u2013 1228 Marinaside Crescent ($1,199,800, 1,122 sq ft) and 2607 \u2013 1111 Richards Street ($1,700,000, 1,265 sq ft).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b>Coming Monday, October 5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> my listing at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/showlisting\/682936\/1610-1111-Richards-Street-Heart-of-Yaletown-Downtown-VW-Vancouver-West\/\"><b>#1610 \u2013 1111 Richards Street (8X on the Park)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a 1,275 sq ft three-bedroom with two balconies, listed at $1,599,000 ($1,254\/sq ft).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8X has been the most active building for small 3-bedrooms, with 5 of the 34 sales. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the full 8X sales history, see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/liveyaletown.com\/blog\/how-rare-are-3-bedroom-condos-in-downtown-vancouver\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Rare Are 3-Bedroom Condos in Downtown Vancouver?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-bedroom vs 2-bedroom condo: which should you buy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Choose the compact 3-bedroom if:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need three separate rooms now: children, a dedicated office, or a guest room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You plan to stay five years or more, so a slower resale matters less.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want the best price per bedroom downtown ($450,000 vs. $660,000).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Choose the large 2-bedroom if:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You value a bigger living room and larger bedrooms over a third door. At about the same total size, the 3-bedroom splits the space into smaller rooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may sell within a few years, since the buyer pool is much larger and sales are faster (27 vs. 36 days).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re buying as an investment and want the broadest resale and rental market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Buyers<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Small 3-bedrooms are the better deal right now.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They&#8217;re listed at a median $1,069\/sq ft versus $1,172 for large 2-bedrooms, and 8 of the 19 have been on the market for 60+ days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compare within the building.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Market-wide medians mix older and newer towers. Instead, judge any listing against recent sales of both types in the same building.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check the floor plan, not just the bedroom count.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In about 1,170 sq ft, a third bedroom usually means a smaller living area or tighter bedrooms. Ask for the plan before you book a showing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Sellers<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you own a small 3-bedroom, price for a smaller buyer pool.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With 15.2 months of inventory, the first two weeks matter. A realistic price and a clear floor plan do more than waiting for the &#8220;right&#8221; buyer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Market the third bedroom specifically.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your buyer is a family, a remote worker or someone who needs a guest room. Show the third room furnished for that use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you own a large 2-bedroom, you have the easier sale.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With 7 months of inventory and a median 27 days on market, demand is broader and steadier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Is a small 3-bedroom condo better value than a large 2-bedroom in Downtown Vancouver?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Per bedroom, yes. Small 3-bedrooms sold for a median $450,000 per bedroom, compared with $660,000 for large 2-bedrooms of a similar size. Per sq ft, they&#8217;re about the same ($1,097 vs. $1,112).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b>How much does a small 3-bedroom condo cost downtown?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The median small 3-bedroom (under 1,300 sq ft) sold for $1,350,000 between October 2024 and September 2026.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most sold between about $980,000 and $1.54M.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b>Are strata fees higher on a 3-bedroom?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not at the same size.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The median strata fee was $903\/month for small 3-bedrooms and $911\/month for large 2-bedrooms.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding between the two?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;ve specialized in Yaletown and downtown Vancouver condos since 2016. If you&#8217;re weighing a 3-bedroom against a 2-bedroom, I&#8217;ll pull the comparable sales for the buildings you&#8217;re considering and walk you through the floor plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b>Yuliya Lys, PREC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00b7 The Partners Real Estate Call or text 604-500-5838 \u00b7 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:yuliya@yuliyalys.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yuliya@yuliyalys.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yuliyalys.realestate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@yuliyalys.realestate<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data from Greater Vancouver REALTORS\u00ae MLS\u00ae, believed accurate but not guaranteed. Sold figures cover October 1, 2024 to September 22, 2026. 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