1861 William St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1924 on a 373 m² RT-5 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on William St.

Assessed 2026
$2,044,000
Zoning
RT-5
Lot
≈ 373 m²
Built
1924
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What the records show for 1861 William St

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Zoned RT-5

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What the record says
Lot about 373 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-5 (RT).
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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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Built 1924: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,044,000, +15% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 1861 William St

Assessed at $2,044,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 62% of the houses on William St. The land is 89% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2017: addition or alteration, single detached house ($49,000). School catchment: Britannia Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 1861 William St

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2026$2,044,000
Up 15% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Aug 2017 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$49,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 373 m²
ZoningRT-5
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 1861 William St
Elementary catchmentBritannia Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
St Francis of Assisi314 m
Britannia Community Elementary383 m
Britannia Community Secondary437 m
Victoria Park276 m
Grandview Park322 m

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Transit near 1861 William St
Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)1.3 km
Northbound Commercial Dr @ Charles St · 20, N20256 m
Southbound Commercial Dr @ William St · 20, N20260 m
Northbound Commercial Dr @ Napier St · 20, N20262 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Flowering Ash
Ground elevation≈ 49 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadCommercial Dr, 248 m

Crime near 1861 William St

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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: 4 new-building permits and 3 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 1861 William St

What is 1861 William St assessed at?

$2,044,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1861 William St built?

In 1924, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2010.

What is the zoning of 1861 William St?

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

What can be built at 1861 William St?

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

Is 1861 William St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1861 William St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1861 William 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 1861 William St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2017: addition or alteration ($49,000). More

Which schools serve 1861 William St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1861 William St?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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