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1657 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1928 on a 1,065 m² C-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 91% of the buildings on Nanaimo St.

Assessed 2026

$3,728,200

Zoning

C-1

Lot

≈ 1,065 m²

Built

1928

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What the records show for 1657 Nanaimo St

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Zoned C-1

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What the record says: Lot about 1,065 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-1 (C).
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 1928: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,728,200, +20% 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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10 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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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 1657 Nanaimo St

Assessed at $3,728,200 for 2026 (−32% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Nanaimo St, above 94% of them. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 91% of the lots in Grandview-Woodland. School catchment: Nelson Elementary and Templeton Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 1657 Nanaimo St

2026$3,728,200

Up 20% 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≈ 1,065 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1657 Nanaimo St

Elementary catchmentNelson Elementary

Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary

Lord Nelson Elementary361 m

Lord Nelson StrongStart Centre361 m

Chief Maquinna Elementary512 m

Garden Park230 m

Clinton Park449 m

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Transit near 1657 Nanaimo St

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)1.2 km

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 1st Ave · 743 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 1st Ave · 774 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 4th Ave · 7315 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Arnold Tuliptree

Ground elevation≈ 59 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadE 1st Ave, 30 m

Truck route31 m

Crime near 1657 Nanaimo 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: 10 new-building permits and 6 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 1657 Nanaimo St

What is 1657 Nanaimo St assessed at?

$3,728,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1657 Nanaimo St built?

In 1928, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1955.

What is the zoning of 1657 Nanaimo St?

It is zoned C-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1657 Nanaimo St?

It is in a commercial district (C-1). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1657 Nanaimo St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1657 Nanaimo St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1657 Nanaimo 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 1657 Nanaimo St had?

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

Which schools serve 1657 Nanaimo St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1657 Nanaimo St?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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