1851 Cotton Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 230 m² RM-4 lot with a rear lane. Older than 76% of the buildings on Cotton Dr.

Assessed 2026
$1,392,800
Zoning
RM-4
Lot
≈ 230 m²
Built
1910
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What the records show for 1851 Cotton Dr

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Zoned RM-4

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What the record says
Lot about 230 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-4 (RM).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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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 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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Assessed at $1,392,800, +11% 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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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 1851 Cotton Dr

Assessed at $1,392,800 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 31% of the houses on Cotton Dr. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is smaller than 94% of the lots in Grandview-Woodland. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2026: addition or alteration, single detached house ($2,000). School catchment: ¿uuqinak’uuh Grandview Elementary and Britannia Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 570 m away.

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Assessment history of 1851 Cotton Dr

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2026$1,392,800
Up 11% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jan 2026 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$2,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 230 m²
ZoningRM-4
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 1851 Cotton Dr

Elementary catchment¿uuqinak’uuh Grandview Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Grandview Elementary264 m
Queen Victoria Annex414 m
Queen Alexandra Elementary726 m
Alice Townley Park184 m
McSpadden Park447 m

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Transit near 1851 Cotton Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)570 m
Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 3rd Ave · 20, N20157 m
Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 3rd Ave · 20, N20174 m
Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 1st Ave · 20, N20280 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 22, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 34 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadCommercial Dr, 165 m
SkyTrain guideway359 m
Railway line393 m

Crime near 1851 Cotton Dr

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

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

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 1851 Cotton Dr

What is 1851 Cotton Dr assessed at?

$1,392,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1851 Cotton Dr built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 1851 Cotton Dr?

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

What can be built at 1851 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 1851 Cotton Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 1851 Cotton Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1851 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 1851 Cotton Dr had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2026: addition or alteration ($2,000). More

Which schools serve 1851 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 1851 Cotton Dr?

VCC-Clark Station is 570 m away in a straight line.

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