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1638 Venables St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1968 on a 373 m² I-2 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 57% of the buildings on Venables St.

Assessed 2026

$1,642,300

Zoning

I-2

Lot

≈ 373 m²

Built

1968

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What the records show for 1638 Venables St

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Zoned I-2

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What the record says: Lot about 373 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district I-2 (I).
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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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,642,300, −34% 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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On or next to an arterial road (Venables St)

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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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About 1638 Venables St

Assessed at $1,642,300 for 2026 (−21% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Venables St. The land is 99% of the value. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2021: addition or alteration, digital entertain. info comm. technology. School catchment: Britannia Elementary and Britannia Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 1638 Venables St

2026$1,642,300

Down 34% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Oct 2021 · Addition or alteration, digital entertain. info comm. technology$0

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 373 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1638 Venables St

Elementary catchmentBritannia Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Britannia Community Secondary170 m

Britannia Community Elementary220 m

St Francis of Assisi390 m

Salsbury Park204 m

Grandview Park319 m

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Transit near 1638 Venables St

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.3 km

Northbound Commercial Diversion @ Venables St · 20, N2098 m

Southbound Commercial Diversion @ Adanac St · 20, N20111 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ Parker St · 20, N20111 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 29 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadVenables St, 31 m

Crime near 1638 Venables 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: 2 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1656 Adanac St May 2025
1841 Parker St Mar 2025

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 1638 Venables St

What is 1638 Venables St assessed at?

$1,642,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1638 Venables St built?

In 1968, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 1638 Venables St?

It is zoned I-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1638 Venables St?

It is in a industrial district (I-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1638 Venables St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1638 Venables St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1638 Venables 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 1638 Venables St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2021: addition or alteration. More

Which schools serve 1638 Venables St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1638 Venables St?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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