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317 - 289 E 6th Avenue, Mount Pleasant, Vancouver
Buyer Representation at Shine in Mount Pleasant
I recently worked on the buyer side of a purchase at 317 289 E 6th Avenue, located in Shine, a concrete condo building in the heart of Mount Pleasant.
For buyers searching online for 289 E 6th Avenue Vancouver, Shine Mount Pleasant, or similar 2 bedroom condos in Mount Pleasant, this is a good example of the type of property that continues to attract attention in this part of the city.
This home offered 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 813 sq. ft. of interior space, 1 parking stall, and 1 storage locker. It also had a very practical floor plan, with the bedrooms on opposite sides of the suite. That separation makes a real difference, especially for couples, roommates, guests, or anyone using the second bedroom as a home office.
About Shine at 289 E 6th Avenue
Shine is a concrete building completed in 2015, located just off Main Street in Mount Pleasant. The building is well-positioned for buyers who want a newer concrete condo without being directly downtown. The building also has a clear path for owners to install heat pumps.
Further, this is one of the few buildings in Vancouver which are Airbnb/short-term rental friendly (within the City of Vancouver bylaws and Province legislation, inquire for more details).
The building also offers amenities that buyers tend to value, including a rooftop deck with city and mountain views, BBQ area, gym, lounge, meeting room, garden courtyard, bike room, secure parking, and storage.
Why Buyers Like This Location
Mount Pleasant has become one of Vancouver’s most searched condo markets for good reason. It has a strong mix of walkability, transit access (future Broadway Subway/Skytrain corridor), restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, independent businesses, and newer residential development.
For many buyers, it offers a better lifestyle fit than parts of downtown, while still keeping them close to the city core. That combination is a big reason buildings like Shine at 289 E 6th Avenue tend to stay on buyers’ radar.
A 2 bedroom condo in this building can work for a range of people, including first-time move-up buyers, professionals, investors, and buyers who want a flexible second bedroom for office or guest use.
Buying a Condo at 289 E 6th Avenue or in Mount Pleasant
When I help clients buy in buildings like Shine, I look beyond the listing photos and basic MLS details.
For any strata purchase, it is important to review the Form B, depreciation report, strata minutes, insurance, bylaws, rules, rental and pet restrictions, parking, storage, maintenance history, and any upcoming expenses. These details can affect both the ownership experience and future resale value.
Mount Pleasant is a strong area, but that does not mean every unit is automatically a good buy. Layout, exposure, noise, building history, strata fees, parking, storage, and the quality of the strata all matter.
If you are looking at 289 E 6th Avenue, Shine, or another condo in Mount Pleasant, I can help you compare the building, review the documents, and decide whether the property makes sense for your goals.
Contact Elliot Funt with Engel & Völkers Vancouver for buyer representation in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver condos, and strata property purchases.
Property details are based on MLS and strata information available at the time of writing and should be independently verified where important.
MLS# R3111517
289 E 6th Ave Location
Contact Elliot Funt, Realtor with Engel & Völkers Vancouver
About Elliot
Selling
Most people looking at buying their first condo ask the same question. Why buy when the S&P 500 seems to offer similar or better returns? I ran the numbers across multiple real-world scenarios, including living, renting, and investing, to see how real estate actually compares today in Vancouver and North Vancouver.