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1636 Frances St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 373 m² RM-4 lot with a rear lane. Older than 88% of the buildings on Frances St.

Assessed 2026

$1,666,200

Zoning

RM-4

Lot

≈ 373 m²

Built

1912

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What the records show for 1636 Frances St

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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 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,666,200, +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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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 1636 Frances St

Assessed at $1,666,200 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 17% of the houses on Frances St. The land is 94% of the value. School catchment: Seymour Elementary and Britannia Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 1636 Frances St

2026$1,666,200

Up 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

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1636 Frances St

Elementary catchmentSeymour Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Britannia Community Secondary431 m

Britannia Community Elementary512 m

Sir William Macdonald Community546 m

Woodland Park133 m

Salsbury Park345 m

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Transit near 1636 Frances St

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

Southbound Commercial Dr @ Frances St · 20, N2090 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E Georgia St · 20, N20114 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E Pender St · 20, N20196 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 15 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadCommercial Dr, 98 m

Crime near 1636 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 1636 Frances St

What is 1636 Frances St assessed at?

$1,666,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1636 Frances St built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 1636 Frances St?

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

What can be built at 1636 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 1636 Frances St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1636 Frances St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1636 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 1636 Frances St had?

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

Which schools serve 1636 Frances St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1636 Frances St?

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

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