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656 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1948 on a 579 m² C-3A lot with a rear lane. Older than 86% of the buildings on W Broadway.
Assessed 2026
$6,253,300
Zoning
C-3A
Lot
≈ 579 m²
Built
1948
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What the records show for 656 W Broadway
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2 permits on this lot since 2017
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Zoned C-3A
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Assessed at $6,253,300, −24% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (W Broadway)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 656 W Broadway
Assessed at $6,253,300 for 2026 (−25% on 2025). Assessed higher than 19% of the houses on W Broadway. The land is 100% of the value. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2020: addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1 ($100,000). School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 290 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockFeb 2020 · Addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1$100,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 656 W Broadway
Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Blessed Sacrament School514 m
False Creek Elementary747 m
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary1,000 m
Willow Park319 m
Charleson Park598 m
Transit near 656 W Broadway
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)290 m
Eastbound W Broadway @ Heather St · 99105 m
Westbound W Broadway @ Heather St · 9, N9117 m
Westbound W Broadway @ Ash St · 9140 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 15, 17, 50, 84, 99, N15, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 30 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadW Broadway, 38 m
SkyTrain guideway291 m
Railway line352 m
Truck route38 m
Crime near 656 W Broadway
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Crime near 656 W Broadway
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
UnlockRezoning 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 656 W Broadway
What is 656 W Broadway assessed at?
$6,253,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 656 W Broadway built?
In 1948, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.
What is the zoning of 656 W Broadway?
It is zoned C-3A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 656 W Broadway?
It is in a commercial district (C-3A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 656 W Broadway in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 656 W Broadway on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 656 W Broadway had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2020: addition or alteration ($100,000). More
Which schools serve 656 W Broadway?
Elementary: Cavell Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 656 W Broadway?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 290 m away in a straight line.
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