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1816 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1922 on a 321 m² C-2C lot with a rear lane. Older than 75% of the buildings on Commercial Dr.

Assessed 2026

$3,112,000

Zoning

C-2C

Lot

≈ 321 m²

Built

1922

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What the records show for 1816 Commercial Dr

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Zoned C-2C

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What the record says: Lot about 321 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2C (C).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1922: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,112,000, ±0% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Commercial Dr)

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1816 Commercial Dr

Assessed at $3,112,000 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). Assessed higher than 45% of the houses on Commercial Dr. The lot is smaller than 71% of the lots in Grandview-Woodland. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2022: addition or alteration, general office ($150,000). School catchment: Secord Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 640 m away.

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Assessment history of 1816 Commercial Dr

2026$3,112,000

Up 0% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jul 2022 · Addition or alteration, general office$150,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 321 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1816 Commercial Dr

Elementary catchmentSecord Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Queen Victoria Annex250 m

Grandview Elementary441 m

Britannia Community Elementary700 m

McSpadden Park333 m

Alice Townley Park343 m

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Transit near 1816 Commercial Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)640 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 3rd Ave · 20, N2040 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 3rd Ave · 20, N2056 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 1st Ave · 20, N20173 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 45 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadCommercial Dr, 26 m

SkyTrain guideway485 m

Crime near 1816 Commercial Dr

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 4 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Grandview-Woodland, the City issued 62 new-building permits and 59 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1816 Commercial Dr

What is 1816 Commercial Dr assessed at?

$3,112,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1816 Commercial Dr built?

In 1922, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1935.

What is the zoning of 1816 Commercial Dr?

It is zoned C-2C under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1816 Commercial Dr?

It is in a commercial district (C-2C). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1816 Commercial Dr in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 1816 Commercial Dr on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 1816 Commercial Dr be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 1816 Commercial Dr had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2022: addition or alteration ($150,000). More

Which schools serve 1816 Commercial Dr?

Elementary: Secord Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1816 Commercial Dr?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 640 m away in a straight line.

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