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740 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1958 on a 1,402 m² CD-1 (97) lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Commercial Dr.

Assessed 2026

$5,428,000

Zoning

CD-1 (97)

Lot

≈ 1,402 m²

Built

1958

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What the records show for 740 Commercial Dr

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Zoned CD-1 (97)

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What the record says: Lot about 1,402 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (97) (CD).
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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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Built 1958: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Assessed at $5,428,000, −9% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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5 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m

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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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About 740 Commercial Dr

Assessed at $5,428,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 77% of the houses on Commercial Dr. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Grandview-Woodland. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($25,000). School catchment: Britannia Elementary and Britannia Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 740 Commercial Dr

2026$5,428,000

Down 9% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Oct 2025 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$25,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,402 m²

ZoningCD-1 (97)

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 740 Commercial Dr

Elementary catchmentBritannia Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Britannia Community Secondary351 m

St Francis of Assisi398 m

Britannia Community Elementary417 m

Salsbury Park189 m

Woodland Park238 m

How catchments work

Transit near 740 Commercial Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.5 km

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E Georgia St · 20, N2060 m

Southbound Commercial Diversion @ Adanac St · 20, N2097 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ Frances St · 20, N20107 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 14, 16, 20, N20, N35, R5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front6 · Pissard Plum, Pyramidal European Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadCommercial Dr, 21 m

Crime near 740 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: 5 new-building permits and 8 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 740 Commercial Dr

What is 740 Commercial Dr assessed at?

$5,428,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 740 Commercial Dr built?

In 1958, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 740 Commercial Dr?

It is zoned CD-1 (97) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 740 Commercial Dr?

It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (97)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 740 Commercial Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 740 Commercial Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 740 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 740 Commercial Dr had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration ($25,000). More

Which schools serve 740 Commercial Dr?

Elementary: Britannia Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 740 Commercial Dr?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

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