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686 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1973 on a 1,158 m² C-3A lot with a rear lane. Older than 60% of the buildings on W Broadway.
Assessed 2026
$16,198,000
Zoning
C-3A
Lot
≈ 1,158 m²
Built
1973
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What the records show for 686 W Broadway
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Zoned C-3A
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Assessed at $16,198,000, −36% 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 686 W Broadway
Assessed at $16,198,000 for 2026 (−22% on 2025). Assessed higher than 70% of the houses on W Broadway. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is larger than 71% of the lots in Fairview. 9 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: addition or alteration, general office ($289,000). School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 340 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 9 since 2017
UnlockOct 2026 · Addition or alteration, general office$289,000
8 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 686 W Broadway
Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Blessed Sacrament School513 m
False Creek Elementary705 m
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary957 m
Willow Park281 m
Charleson Park564 m
Transit near 686 W Broadway
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)340 m
Eastbound W Broadway @ Heather St · 9956 m
Westbound W Broadway @ Heather St · 9, N972 m
Eastbound W Broadway @ Willow St · 9, N9133 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 15, 17, 50, 84, 99, N15, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 31 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadW Broadway, 38 m
SkyTrain guideway344 m
Railway line346 m
Truck route38 m
Crime near 686 W Broadway
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Crime near 686 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 686 W Broadway
What is 686 W Broadway assessed at?
$16,198,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 686 W Broadway built?
In 1973, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 686 W Broadway?
It is zoned C-3A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 686 W Broadway?
It is in a commercial district (C-3A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 686 W Broadway in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 686 W Broadway on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 686 W Broadway had?
The City has issued 9 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: addition or alteration ($289,000). More
Which schools serve 686 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 686 W Broadway?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 340 m away in a straight line.
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