1623 Semlin Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1982 on a 381 m² RT-5 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 80% of the buildings on Semlin Dr.

Assessed 2026
$1,953,000
Zoning
RT-5
Lot
≈ 381 m²
Built
1982
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What the records show for 1623 Semlin Dr

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Zoned RT-5

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What the record says
Lot about 381 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-5 (RT).
What it means
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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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $1,953,000, +23% 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 5 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 1623 Semlin Dr

Assessed at $1,953,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 76% of the houses on Semlin Dr. The land is 94% of the value. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2019: new building, infill ($250,000). School catchment: Nelson Elementary and Templeton Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 900 m away.

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Assessment history of 1623 Semlin Dr

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2026$1,953,000
Up 23% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Aug 2019 · New building, infill$250,000
1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 381 m²
ZoningRT-5
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 1623 Semlin Dr
Elementary catchmentNelson Elementary
Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary
Queen Victoria Annex369 m
Lord Nelson Elementary410 m
Lord Nelson StrongStart Centre410 m
Victoria Park260 m
Garden Park428 m

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Transit near 1623 Semlin Dr
Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)900 m
Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 1st Ave · 20, N20398 m
Southbound Commercial Dr @ Graveley St · 20, N20415 m
Northbound Commercial Dr @ Grant St · 20, N20427 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front5 · Akebono Flowering Cherry, Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 49 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE 1st Ave, 65 m

Crime near 1623 Semlin 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: 6 new-building permits and 5 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 1623 Semlin Dr

What is 1623 Semlin Dr assessed at?

$1,953,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1623 Semlin Dr built?

In 1982, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1623 Semlin Dr?

It is zoned RT-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1623 Semlin Dr?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-5). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1623 Semlin Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 1623 Semlin Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1623 Semlin 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 1623 Semlin Dr had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2019: new building ($250,000). More

Which schools serve 1623 Semlin Dr?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1623 Semlin Dr?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 900 m away in a straight line.

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