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1685 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1961 on a 1,841 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 57% of the buildings on W 4th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$17,779,000
Zoning
C-2A
Lot
≈ 1,841 m²
Built
1961
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What the records show for 1685 W 4th Ave
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned C-2A
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Assessed at $17,779,000, −6% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Granville Bridge)
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Railway line about 149 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1685 W 4th Ave
Assessed at $17,779,000 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 4th Ave, above 97% of them. The lot is larger than 84% of the lots in Fairview. 9 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration, fitness centre - class 2, general office ($300,000). School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 1.6 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 9 since 2017
UnlockSep 2026 · Addition or alteration, fitness centre - class 2, general office$300,000
8 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Peak House574 m
Vancouver Alternate574 m
Continuing Ed SD 39574 m
Granville Loop Park371 m
Seaforth Peace Park447 m
Transit near 1685 W 4th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)1.6 km
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Fir St · 14, 4, 7, 8467 m
Northbound Fir St @ W 4th Ave · 50125 m
Southbound Fir St @ W 2nd Ave · 50166 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 frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 15 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m
Nearest arterial roadGranville Bridge, 17 m
Railway line149 m
Truck route33 m
Crime near 1685 W 4th Ave
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Crime near 1685 W 4th 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 4 demolition permits.
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 1685 W 4th Ave
What is 1685 W 4th Ave assessed at?
$17,779,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1685 W 4th Ave built?
In 1961, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.
What is the zoning of 1685 W 4th Ave?
It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1685 W 4th Ave?
It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 1685 W 4th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1685 W 4th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1685 W 4th Ave had?
The City has issued 9 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration ($300,000). More
Which schools serve 1685 W 4th Ave?
Elementary: Hudson Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1685 W 4th Ave?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.
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