Royal Oak Fringe
Metro 1
Metro 1 is an 80-home, four-storey Thind Properties condominium completed in 2013 at 5248 Grimmer Street. Its warm yellow-and-white facade, wood accents, dark brick base, broad roof forms and timber-braced entry give the wood-frame building a recognizable West Coast identity. A landscaped internal courtyard provides a quieter shared outlook while Royal Oak Station, Kingsway shops and the wider Metrotown district remain within walking distance.
Building snapshot
- Address
- 5248 Grimmer Street
- Completion year
- 2013
- Developer
- Thind Properties / THIND Signature Development
- Builder
- Unknown / Needs Verification
- Building type
- Low-rise freehold strata condominium
- Height
- 4 storeys
- Unit count
- 80
- Construction
- Four-storey wood-frame construction over a concrete perimeter foundation, with mixed fibre-cement, brick, aluminum and wood-accent exterior; public profiles report a full rainscreen and torch-on roof
- Tenure
- Freehold strata (EPS1714 reported by multiple strata-focused sources; verify against title)
- Near station
- Royal Oak / district transit context
- Parking
- Secured resident parking is reported and individual listings commonly include assigned stalls; confirm stall number, title, visitor parking and EV capability from the current Form B and listing
- Storage
- Storage lockers are reported for some homes; confirm whether a locker is included, its assignment and legal status for the individual strata lot
- Micro-location
- Royal Oak Fringe
What this building is known for
Metro 1 offers a low-rise alternative to Metrotown's tower inventory, pairing efficient one-, two- and three-bedroom-style layouts with balconies, a central courtyard and practical Royal Oak transit access. Buyers should still review the current depreciation report, insurance, minutes, bylaws and Form B, and confirm parking, storage and maintenance inclusions for the specific home.
Buyer due-diligence checklist
Use these building-specific prompts to structure your document review and professional inspections. They identify questions to investigate, not conclusions about condition.
Construction and major systems
Review the current depreciation report and strata minutes for the building envelope, roof, balconies, drainage, insurance and acoustic concerns. Confirm which components are common property and whether major work is planned.
Age and capital planning
For a 2013 building, review warranty history, reported deficiencies, developer-related issues, completed repairs and the current depreciation plan rather than assuming newer construction requires little diligence.
Parking, storage and ownership details
The profile identifies the tenure as Freehold strata (EPS1714 reported by multiple strata-focused sources; verify against title). General parking information is available, but the legal stall designation, use rights and any allocation to a specific home must be confirmed. General storage information is available, but the locker designation and use rights must be confirmed.
Location and future change
Metro 1 is grouped within Royal Oak Fringe, with the broader Metrotown and Royal Oak transit network providing the relevant transit context. Test the actual walking route at the times you expect to travel, and review nearby active or proposed development for potential changes to noise, access, outlook and construction activity.
Explore this part of Metrotown
Royal Oak & Southwest Metrotown
Lower-density than the Metrotown core, with a broad selection of wood-frame, townhouse and mid-rise communities near Royal Oak.
Similar and nearby buildings
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- Subora · Royal Oak Fringe
- Acacia Gardens · Royal Oak Fringe
- Antrim Green · Royal Oak Fringe
Common buyer questions
What type of building is Metro 1?
Metro 1 is profiled as completed in 2013, 4 storeys, 80 strata homes or lots, low-rise freehold strata condominium, four-storey wood-frame construction over a concrete perimeter foundation, with mixed fibre-cement, brick, aluminum and wood-accent exterior; public profiles report a full rainscreen and torch-on roof. Confirm these details against current strata, title and property records before relying on them.
What should buyers review before purchasing at Metro 1?
Review the current depreciation report and strata minutes for the building envelope, roof, balconies, drainage, insurance and acoustic concerns. Confirm which components are common property and whether major work is planned. For a 2013 building, review warranty history, reported deficiencies, developer-related issues, completed repairs and the current depreciation plan rather than assuming newer construction requires little diligence.
Are parking and storage confirmed at Metro 1?
The profile identifies the tenure as Freehold strata (EPS1714 reported by multiple strata-focused sources; verify against title). General parking information is available, but the legal stall designation, use rights and any allocation to a specific home must be confirmed. General storage information is available, but the locker designation and use rights must be confirmed.
Where is Metro 1 within Metrotown?
Metro 1 is grouped within Royal Oak Fringe, with the broader Metrotown and Royal Oak transit network providing the relevant transit context. Test the actual walking route at the times you expect to travel, and review nearby active or proposed development for potential changes to noise, access, outlook and construction activity.