Community Spotlight — The Ellis, Penticton BC

A Penticton address.
What the listings show.

A 2005 apartment community at 256 Hastings Avenue between Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, with one- and two-bedroom units listed $289,000–$365,000 per MLS® listings.

The Ellis is described in MLS® listings as a well-located apartment community between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake with access to both via the Lake-to-Lake bike route, across from the Cannery Trade Centre. Two units are active: a 639 sq ft one-bedroom ($289,000, currently leased until April 2027 per listing) and a 930 sq ft two-bedroom corner ($365,000). Both have underground parking; one listing says rentals are allowed with restrictions.

2 activeOct 9, 2026
2005Year built (per MLS® listings)
1–2 bedCurrent listings
$289K–$365KCurrent asking range

One unit is tenanted. Confirm rental restrictions in the bylaws.

Who The Ellis Is For

Buyers and investors wanting a central lock-and-leave condo

The Ellis suits buyers who want a newer apartment near both lakes and the Cannery Trade Centre, with underground parking.

Rental use is allowed with restrictions per one listing; read the bylaws if investing.

📋 The Ellis at a glance

  • 🏡Style: Condo apartments
  • 📍Location: 256 Hastings Avenue, Penticton
  • 🏗️Built: 2005 (per MLS® listings)
  • 📐Size: About 640–930 sq ft
  • 🚗Parking: Secure underground parking per listings
  • 🔑Rentals: Allowed with restrictions per one listing — verify
What Buyers Need to Know

Buying at The Ellis — the important details

📄 Strata Documents

Review bylaws, minutes, depreciation report, reserve fund and any planned special levies before you write an offer.

🔑 Rental Rules

Confirm rental limits and any tenancy in place.

🏗️ Building Age

Built 2005. Review envelope and mechanical systems.

💰 Total Cost of Ownership

Strata or pad fees, property tax, insurance and any levies — confirm exactly what the monthly charge covers.

🔍 Pat's Assessment

Pat can compare The Ellis against other Penticton condos and flag construction or maintenance concerns before you commit.

📄 BC Depreciation Report Rule

Since July 1, 2024, a strata corporation with five or more lots (bare land stratas included) can no longer defer a depreciation report by a ¾ vote. Outside Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the Capital Regional District, a strata with no report, or only one dated before December 31, 2020, has until July 1, 2027 to obtain one. See the full guide →

Market Snapshot — MLS® export of October 9, 2026

Market activity at The Ellis

📋 Active Listings

2 active in the MLS® export of October 9, 2026 — $289,000 – $365,000

Dated snapshot: figures are from the MLS® active-listings export of October 9, 2026 and may not reflect availability, pricing or sales since that date. Facts marked “per MLS® listing” come from listing remarks and fields and may differ by unit — verify strata fees, rules and building details in the strata documents. Pat can pull recent sold comparables for any unit you are considering.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Ellis — quick answers

When was The Ellis built?

Per MLS® listings, 2005.

Are rentals allowed?

One listing says rentals are allowed with restrictions. Confirm in the bylaws.

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