The TOP 10 North Vancouver Condos for First Time Home Buyers and Affordable Rental Apartments in addition to the TOP 5 Best Completed Condominium Developments, Presale Real Estate and TOP 5 North Shore 55+ Adult Oriented Communiies
Take a look at our top rated North Vancouver condominium developments, properties and real estate in the resale listing and presale/pre-construction markets. These TOP 10 and TOP 5 lists include perfect affordable apartments for first-time homeowners, 55+ adult lifestyle communities, pre-sale and assignment listings as well as newly completed projects.

TOP 10 Resale North Vancouver Condos for First Time Home Buyers and the Best Lower Lonsdale Rental Apartments

The Lower Lonsdale Coronado Condos are located at 137 East 1st Street and 147 East 1st Street, North Vancouver. The resale Coronado Apartments for Rent also feature a full gym and deluxe part room/clubhouse. The Lower Lonsdale Coronado condominiums for sale and for rent are part of a well run complex with underground garage and low maintenance fees. The original real estate developers for the Coronado is Polygon Homes and heating is electric/natural gas. Most Coronado resale suites and Lower Lonsdale rental units have fireplaces too. The Coronado is approaching 10 years old. The Coronado rental apartments and resale Lower Lonsdale condos also feature wood frame construction and a total of 80 strata apartment units in this lowrise North Vancouver building built in 1998.

The Calypso Apartments are located in Lower Londsale North Shore at 332 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver resale real estate market. There are a few rental apartments at the Calypso as well. The Calypso Lower Lonsdale condo building is wood frame construction and is considered a low-rise building with 100 strata units built in 1998. Some of the great features of the Calypso for first time North Vancouver home buyers as well as Lower Lonsdale apartment renters is that it is wheelchair accessible, has a private lounge, park or garden and in suite laundry (washer/dryer) in every unit. Also, there is underground bike storage and parking at the Lower Lonsdale Calypso resale condo apartment homes. Lower Lonsdale rental apartments at the Calypso also have natural gas fireplaces, large soaker tubs, ensuite bathrooms, laminate flooring and come with a problem free strata.

The Q Building in Lower Lonsdale was built just a couple years ago by Seagate Properties. Located on West 1st where you have a small pedestrian friendly street and Lonsdale Avenue, this centrally located owner occupied Lower Lonsdale Q Condo building is a concrete and glass tower that rises up into the sky with spectacular views, large patios and spacious floor plans. These almost new re-sale Q Lower Lonsdale condominium homes are just a block off of all the trendy Lonsdale shopping, fine restaurants, coffee shops and the movie theatre in addition to groceries, banks and much more. Also, just a block away from the North Shore Q Lower Lonsdale condos is the John Brathwaite Community Centre. The executive building at the Lower Lonsdale Q condominium apartments re-sale listings provide a secure building with secure fob keyless entry as well as underground gated parking. With large sundecks, patios and wrap around decks, the Lower Lonsdale Q resale condos are definitely a choice high-rise tower to purchase in for first time North Vancouver home buyers. Pets are allowed in the building. However, there are apartment rental restrictions at the Q North Shore condos as only original presale purchasers at the Lower Lonsdale Q condos can rent their suits out. No new owners can actually rent their Q condominiums.

The sky blue and steel grey Sausalito condo apartments at 122 East 3rd Street are located in the Lower Lonsdale district of North Vancouver. Representing the best value for new construction that is recently completed, the resale Sausalito Lower Lonsdale condos are also a perfect rental apartment as the floorplans are spacious, the units are new and still under warranty. The North Vancouver Sausalito apartment resales building features wood fram construction in a low-rise residential/retail mixed-use building and there are only 46 condominium units available. The Sausalito condos for resale and these Lower Lonsdale rental apartments were built in 2006, so they represent the best of Lower Lonsdale re-sale condos and rental apartments here. All homes have in suite laundry, beautiful custom cabinetry, hardwood flooring, large decks/patios, spacious ensuites and master bedrooms and overheight ceilings and skylights in the penthouse suits at the Sausalito in Lower Lonsdale real estate. The rental suites and Sausalito resale condos also feature a private gym and bike storage.

The Vogue is located at 124 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver in the vibrant Lower Lonsdale real estate district. If you are a first time home buyer on the North Shore or are looking for a good rental apartment condo, the Vogue Lower Lonsdale provides everything you need. Storage lockers, bike lockers and underground parking in addition to natural gas/electric heating. All homes at the Vogue apartments resales and rental condos are also equipped with gas fireplaces, breakfast bars and some even have walk-in closets. Also, the North Vancouver resale Vogue apartments have low maintenance strata fees and are only eight years old. There is in suite washer and dryer in each unit and both pets and rentals are welcome at the Lower Lonsdale Vogue condo building re-sales. The Vogue North Shore has only forty five strata units available and they are one or two bedroom suites. The rental apartment homes at The Vogue are also allowed and there are 40 condominium suites and five commercial units in this building. In addition, all of these Vogue apartment homes in Lower Lonsdale are rainscreened so that first time North Vancouver home buyers need to worry.

The resale Metropolitan Townhomes and Condos are located at 345 Lonsdale Avenue in Lower Lonsdale. These rental apartments and re-sale townhomes in North Vancouver at The Metropolitan (also known as ‘The Met’ for local residents) features great value and affordability to first time North Shore home buyers as well as renters. Some of the suits here at the Metropolitan Lower Lonsdale residential building feaures two level townhomes, which are quite rare in this area and with underground parking, bike storage and gas fireplaces, what more could you ask for? The Lower Lonsdale re-sale Metropolitan apartment townhomes are also only four years old and still under warranty and they provide natural gas heating. The entrance location for these spacious two level townhomes at the Metropolitan Lower Lonsdale rental suites and re-sale properties is located on quiet West 4th. The building itself is also rain screened for your security. With luxury interiors, the Met or Metropolitan homes in North Vancouver also provide granite counters and stainless steel appliances. There is nothing not to like about the Met condos and townhouses for either a resale property or a rental suite.

Another great real estate investment both short and long term in Lower Lonsdale for first-time home buyers in North Vancouver property are the two Time condo high-rise towers. Time for Living as their marketing suggested are two concrete and glass tower residences that provide the best unobstructed views of the downtown skyline. The twin towers at Lower Lonsdale Time condos are located at 155 West 1st Street and 175 West 1st Street and there are also some North Vancouver Time Townhomes for rent and for re-sale as well. If you are looking for new Lower Lonsdale rental apartments and North Shore condos for rent, the Time twin residential towers on Esplanade Avenue are definitely worth a look. There are a number of studios, one bed and two bedroom view condos for rent in this building. Please click here for more information regarding the Time Lower Lonsdale rental apartments and re-sale properties.

The Olympic North Vancouver Lower Lonsdale condos are a bit older but still very much great value for first time homebuyers seeking resale condominium apartments for the first time. Also allowing rental apartment suites, the Lower Lonsdale Olympic Condo tower sits at 130 East 2nd Street in the North Shore. Offering staggering views of the water and city to the south as well as the North Shore mountains to the north, there are still a few re-sale condo opportunities at The Olympic Lower Lonsdale mid-rise concrete building for sale. Top of the line kitchen stainless steel appliances, granite counters, breakfast bar eating areas are all standard in most Olympic North Vancouver condominium units for sale and there are gorgeous faux stone fireplaces and high tech window coverings featured in some newer renovated suites at the Lower Lonsdale Olympic condos. All of these resale listings and rental apartments in Lower Lonsdale’s The Olympic condos in North Vancouver also have in suite laundry for your convenience as well as being walkable to all urban amenities. The Olympic features a high speed elevator, fireplaces, and excerise facility as well.

The resale Sail View Condos in Lower Lonsdale are located at 125 West 2nd Street in North Vancouver resale real estate market. With excellent city, mountain and water views from many floors, the re-sale listing condos at the Lower Lonsdale Sail View condo tower provides in suite laundry as well as very spacious floorplans that are open concept for your lifestyle. Also, most two bedroom suites at the Sail View condominium apartments in Lower Lonsdale rental market provide two parking spots, one bedroom suites with one parking stall. Many of the resale Sail View condominiums will have double balconies and large decks in addition to be rain screened building too, so it’s less hassle for you to worry about. Most renovated suites at the Sail View North Vancouver condo tower residences have stainless steel appliances, marble or granite counter tops, hardwood flooring and plush carpeting. A well run building with very few strata problems, the re-sale North Vancouver Sail View rental apartments also have in suite garbage disposal units, window coverings and high-speed elevator. The Sail View condos also have very low maintenance fees.

One Park Lane Lower Lonsdale rental apartments and re-sale properties are considered to be more luxurious and prestigious than any of the other developments listed above. The Lower Lonsdale One Park Lane address is at 170 West 1st Street, North Vancouver and there are a number of two bedroom re-sale listings available right now. In addition, the residential condo building at One Park Lane allows first time home buyers to get into the Lower Lonsdale real estate market at reasonable cost for luxury condos. If you are looking for new Lower Lonsdale rental condos and apartments for rent in North Vancouver real estate market, the One Park Lane tower will provide the best fininshes and amenities at still an affordable rent. There is a concierge and fitness centre in addition to other community amenities not found in other rental apartments in Lower Lonsdale that are seen here. A Georgie award winner, you can read more about the rental and resale One Park Lane apartment suites here.

TOP 5 New North Vancouver Condo Developments Completed and Resale Condos

Envy at 160 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver is a boutique low-rise concrete condo building located in Lower Lonsdale real estate. North Vancouver’s first fully LEED certified building, the Envy condominiums are also non-smoking residences. Click here for more about the Envy Lower Lonsdale resale and rental apartment availabilities.

Sky Tower located at 151 West 2nd Street provides a mix of concrete/glass condo high-rise residences as well as family townhomes in Lower Lonsdale rental real estate market and resale property market. The prestigious south facing units at the resale Sky Tower North Vancouver condo high-rise has spectacular views and offers a city park in front as well. Click here for details about Lower Lonsdale’s Sky Tower condos & resale opportunities.

Avondale at St. Andrews has just completed and features a mix of family townhomes (two and three level) as well as a single condominium building. The North Shore Avondale condos are available in the resale North Vancouver real estate market right now at very affordable pricing. Also, there are a number of rental condos at Avondale on St. Andrews, next to Lion’s Gate Hospital and convenient to Lonsdale Avenue amenities. There are also a number of re-sale Avondale North Vancouver townhomes for sale right now on the market, or you can rent. Click here for more info about the master planned townhome at St. Andrew’s Avondale townhouses. The Avondale condos are located on St. Andrews while most of the Avondale townhomes have addresses on East 14th and East 15th 300 block.

Mira on the Park is located at 683 West Victoria Park Rd and provides a wealth of opportunities for resale condos for first time home buyers. As many of these presale Mira on the Park condos at Victoria Park were purchased by investors and speculators, many of these people have had to drop their prices on resale Mira condos in Lower Lonsdale. Therefore, it’s a perfect time to bargain low and get your dream home. Featuring high-end and luxury interior finishes, Mira on the Park North Vancouver is considered a boutique high-rise concrete and glass condo tower that is definitely on the upper end of all developments. Click here for more info about re-sales Mira on the Park Lower Lonsdale condominiums.

The luxury Ventana boutique Lower Lonsdale condos are now complete and there are a number of re-sale condos and Ventana townhomes resales available on the North Vancouver real estate market. Perfect for first-time homebuyers in North Shore property, there luxurious condo suites have spectacular views, high-end finishes by Intracorp and Cecconie Simone as well as the most striking exterior architecture of any Lower Lonsdale condo tower. In addition, there are also two and three level resale Ventana townhomes now available in this ideal location just steps from Lonsdale Quay, the movie theatre, groceries, shopping and dining. For more about Ventana condos and townhomes for sale, please click here.

TOP 5 Presale North Vancouver Condo Developments and Other Pre-Construction North Shore Townhome Projects

Vista Place North Vancouver condo development offers two tower condominium residences as well as concrete townhomes for sale by assignment. The Central Lonsdale location is impeccable and therefore, garners the top spot for pre-construction North Vancouver condos here at Vista Place Living by Intracorp. Completion is set for late 2009 into 2010. Click here for more about Vista Place Condos and Townhomes.

The Signature Estates at Raven Woods is a master planned community of resale condos as well as new pre-construction estate homes (duplex-style) that are absolutely stunning. Some of the most high-end homes for presale are available at the Ravenwoods Signature Estates that will be coming up for completion in late 2009 and located near Deep Cove. With Viking, SubZero, master ensuites that are spa inspired and gourmet oversized entertainment kitchens, the Signature Estates are amazing. Click here for more information about the Ravenwoods community.

Branches by Polygon is now selling at pre-construction condo apartment prices in the beautiful up and coming community of Lynn Valley real estate. The presale Branches apartments have been going very quickly, so now is your opportunity to purchase a new condominium home at ground level prices. The expected completion will be sometime in 2009 or early 2010 and this wood framed apartment condo in Lynn Valley property market is perfectly situated near all local amenities. No assignment sales are available by Polygon Homes, so pre-sales are the only way to purchase a new, never lived in home here at Branches Lynn Valley. Click here for more information about Branches Condos.

The Lower Lonsdale Pier Waterfront Community is one of the largest residential developments undertaken in Greater Vancouver. Located at the foot of Lower Lonsdale, this waterfront North Vancouver real estate development is a 10 year plan starting with condo towers on the north side of Esplanade that were finished in 2006 – 2008. Now, you can purchase a waterview condo in the resale Pier Lower Lonsdale market at great prices. Or you can opt for a brand new pre-construction Pier waterfront North Vancouver condominium that you can purchase from the developer directly. Click here for all phases of the Pier waterfront community.

ALiNA City Homes and townhomes have taken a while to launch construction and sales, but now, you can still purchase at pre-construction pricing. Located in Central Lonsdale, ALiNA city homes and condos provide a unique low-rise concrete, steel and glass building and luxurious finishes. Some ALiNA presales suites also have unobstructed views of the water and downtown skyline. Expected completion is for early 2009. Click here for more about the ALiNA property development.

TOP 4 North Vancouver Adult Oriented 55+ Communities

Vista 29 is an adult oriented 55+ community located in the upper end of Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver real estate market. Featuring a mid-rise West Coast architecture landmark, the 55+ condo building at Vista 29, the interiors are high-end luxurious and quite contemporary and the amenities for seniors are fabulous. This owner occupied North Vancouver 55+ adult oriented condo tower features both resale condominiums as well as a private enclave of townhomes for sale. Vista 29 is wheelchair accessible. Please click here for more info about Vista 29 by Harbourview Developments.

Avondale at St. Andrews again makes it onto our top lists, but this time for a top adult oriented community. Although the Avondale condos and townhomes are not marketed as a 55+ community, the real estate development is in a perfect location for seniors, retired couples and those looking for a quiet and relaxing neighbourhood. Located on St. Andrews and between the 300 block of 14th and 15th Streets, the completed Avondale condominium and townhomes are now on the re-sale listings market of North Vancouver property. Avondale condos and townhomes are wheelchair accessible. Click here for more information about Avondale on St. Andrews.

Somerset Green is a 55+ condo community located at 2800 Chesterfield in North Vancouver. Featuring gas fireplaces, in suite laundry and great social amenities, the North Shore Somerset Green adult lifestyle community for 55+ adults is a great neighbourhood for those who like socializing or just relaxing in the most beautiful area of the city. There are one and two bedroom condo suites for resale here at Somerset Green North Vancouver and they are located in the Upper Lonsdale real estate district. Some of the impressive amenities for residents here at the Upper Lonsdale Somerset Green community includes indoor swimming pool, dance floor, party room, fitness centre, workshop as well as a large patio for entertaining. In addition, the Somerset Green North Vancouver condo resales are perfect for active seniors and 55+ adults looking for a conveniently located home close to Lonsdale, the markets, public transportation, banks and shopping. Somerset Green is wheelchair accessible.

River Rock Townhomes are located at 1005 Lynn Valley Road and this adult oriented townhouse community is one of the most popular in this up and coming district in North Vancouver real estate. With a few Lynn Valley townhomes for re-sale at River Rock North Shore, you can now choose a perfect home for you to live in. This 55+ community is peaceful, quiet and relaxing. River Rock townhouses are wheelchair accessible. Click here for more information about River Rock Townhomes.