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1603 Frances St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1929 on a 374 m² RM-4 lot with a rear lane. Older than 86% of the buildings on Frances St.

Assessed 2026

$1,592,400

Zoning

RM-4

Lot

≈ 374 m²

Built

1929

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What the records show for 1603 Frances St

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Zoned RM-4

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What the record says: Lot about 374 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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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Built 1929: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $1,592,400, +10% 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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6 new buildings and 8 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 1603 Frances St

Assessed at $1,592,400 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Frances St. The land is 98% of the value. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Seymour Elementary and Britannia Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 1603 Frances St

2026$1,592,400

Up 10% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Nov 2025 · Demolition, single detached house$40,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 374 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1603 Frances St

Elementary catchmentSeymour Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Britannia Community Secondary491 m

Britannia Community Elementary575 m

Sir William Macdonald Community576 m

Woodland Park142 m

Salsbury Park419 m

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Transit near 1603 Frances St

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.6 km

Southbound Commercial Dr @ Frances St · 20, N20150 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E Georgia St · 20, N20184 m

Eastbound E Hastings St @ McLean Dr · 14, 16, 20, N20, N35187 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 14 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadCommercial Dr, 146 m

Railway line490 m

Crime near 1603 Frances St

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 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 1603 Frances St

What is 1603 Frances St assessed at?

$1,592,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1603 Frances St built?

In 1929, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1603 Frances St?

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

What can be built at 1603 Frances St?

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

Is 1603 Frances St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1603 Frances St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1603 Frances St 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 1603 Frances St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2025: demolition ($40,000). More

Which schools serve 1603 Frances St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1603 Frances St?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.

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