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1606 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1949 on a 834 m² IC-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 98% of the buildings on W 2nd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$6,704,000
Zoning
IC-2
Lot
≈ 834 m²
Built
1949
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What the records show for 1606 W 2nd Ave
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Built 1949: ask about a buried oil tank
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned IC-2
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Assessed at $6,704,000, −12% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Railway line about 54 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1606 W 2nd Ave
Assessed at $6,704,000 for 2026 (−28% on 2025). Assessed higher than 69% of the houses on W 2nd Ave. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration, retail store ($50,000). School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 1.5 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockSep 2026 · Addition or alteration, retail store$50,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 1606 W 2nd Ave
Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Henry Hudson Elementary677 m
Peak House683 m
Vancouver Alternate683 m
Granville Loop Park351 m
Seaforth Peace Park426 m
Transit near 1606 W 2nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)1.5 km
Southbound Fir St @ W 2nd Ave · 5015 m
Eastbound W 2nd Ave @ Fir St · 5079 m
Northbound Fir St @ W 4th Ave · 50134 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 10, 14, 16, 44, 50, 84, N10, N17, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Moraine Honeylocust
Ground elevation≈ 13 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadGranville Bridge, 126 m
Railway line54 m
Crime near 1606 W 2nd Ave
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Crime near 1606 W 2nd Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.
New buildings nearby:
- 1780 Fir St Dec 2024
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Fairview, the City issued 6 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1606 W 2nd Ave
What is 1606 W 2nd Ave assessed at?
$6,704,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1606 W 2nd Ave built?
In 1949, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 1606 W 2nd Ave?
It is zoned IC-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1606 W 2nd Ave?
It is in a industrial and commercial district (IC-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 1606 W 2nd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1606 W 2nd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1606 W 2nd Ave had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration ($50,000). More
Which schools serve 1606 W 2nd Ave?
Elementary: Hudson Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1606 W 2nd Ave?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.
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