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1709 Cotton Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1913 on a 280 m² RM-4 lot. Built in the same years as many buildings on Cotton Dr.

Assessed 2026

$1,465,300

Zoning

RM-4

Lot

≈ 280 m²

Built

1913

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What the records show for 1709 Cotton Dr

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Zoned RM-4

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What the record says: Lot about 280 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 1913: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,465,300, +9% 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 (E 1st Ave)

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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 1709 Cotton Dr

Assessed at $1,465,300 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 44% of the houses on Cotton Dr. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 81% of the lots in Grandview-Woodland. School catchment: ¿uuqinak’uuh Grandview Elementary and Britannia Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 650 m away.

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Assessment history of 1709 Cotton Dr

2026$1,465,300

Up 9% 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≈ 280 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1709 Cotton Dr

Elementary catchment¿uuqinak’uuh Grandview Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Grandview Elementary397 m

Queen Victoria Annex477 m

Britannia Community Elementary570 m

Alice Townley Park149 m

Victoria Park458 m

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Transit near 1709 Cotton Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)650 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ Graveley St · 20, N20184 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 1st Ave · 20, N20187 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 3rd Ave · 20, N20226 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Vanessa Persian Ironwood

Ground elevation≈ 37 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadE 1st Ave, 24 m

Crime near 1709 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: 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 1709 Cotton Dr

What is 1709 Cotton Dr assessed at?

$1,465,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1709 Cotton Dr built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 1709 Cotton Dr?

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

What can be built at 1709 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 1709 Cotton Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 1709 Cotton Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1709 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 1709 Cotton Dr had?

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

Which schools serve 1709 Cotton Dr?

Elementary: ¿uuqinak’uuh Grandview Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1709 Cotton Dr?

VCC-Clark Station is 650 m away in a straight line.

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