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1605 Cotton Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 373 m² RM-4 lot. Older than 76% of the buildings on Cotton Dr.

Assessed 2026

$2,985,000

Zoning

RM-4

Lot

≈ 373 m²

Built

1910

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What the records show for 1605 Cotton Dr

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Zoned RM-4

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What the record says: Lot about 373 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-4 (RM).
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 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,985,000, −11% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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6 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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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 1605 Cotton Dr

Assessed at $2,985,000 for 2026 (−15% on 2025). Assessed higher than 86% of the houses on Cotton Dr. School catchment: Britannia Elementary and Britannia Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 720 m away.

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Assessment history of 1605 Cotton Dr

2026$2,985,000

Down 11% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 373 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1605 Cotton Dr

Elementary catchmentBritannia Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Britannia Community Elementary466 m

Grandview Elementary496 m

Queen Victoria Annex530 m

Alice Townley Park214 m

Grandview Park367 m

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Transit near 1605 Cotton Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)720 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ Graveley St · 20, N20151 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 1st Ave · 20, N20174 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ Grant St · 20, N20222 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 39 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE 1st Ave, 79 m

Crime near 1605 Cotton 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: 6 new-building permits and 4 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 1605 Cotton Dr

What is 1605 Cotton Dr assessed at?

$2,985,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1605 Cotton Dr built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1605 Cotton Dr?

It is zoned RM-4 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1605 Cotton Dr?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-4). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1605 Cotton Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 1605 Cotton Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1605 Cotton 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 1605 Cotton Dr had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 1605 Cotton Dr?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1605 Cotton Dr?

VCC-Clark Station is 720 m away in a straight line.

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