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2516 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1977 on a 1,095 m² C-3A lot with a rear lane. Older than 86% of the buildings on Commercial Dr.

Assessed 2026

$6,030,000

Zoning

C-3A

Lot

≈ 1,095 m²

Built

1977

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What the records show for 2516 Commercial Dr

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Zoned C-3A

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What the record says: Lot about 1,095 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-3A (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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $6,030,000, −17% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Commercial Dr)

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SkyTrain guideway about 19 m away

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Railway line about 115 m away

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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 2516 Commercial Dr

Assessed at $6,030,000 for 2026 (−28% on 2025). Assessed higher than 73% of the houses on Commercial Dr. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Secord Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 90 m away.

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Assessment history of 2516 Commercial Dr

2026$6,030,000

Down 17% 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≈ 1,095 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2516 Commercial Dr

Elementary catchmentSecord Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Queen Alexandra Elementary476 m

Queen Alexandra StrongStart Centre476 m

Stratford Hall501 m

W.C. Shelly Park284 m

McSpadden Park484 m

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Transit near 2516 Commercial Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)90 m

Commercial-Broadway Station bus loop · 9, 20, 99, N20, N940 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ N Grandview Hwy · 20, N20145 m

N Grandview Hwy @ Commercial Dr · 99146 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 20, 99, N20, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 34 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadCommercial Dr, 29 m

SkyTrain guideway19 m

Railway line115 m

Truck route29 m

Crime near 2516 Commercial Dr

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: 3 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1541 E 10th Ave Jul 2025
1610 E 10th Ave Jan 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2516 Commercial Dr

What is 2516 Commercial Dr assessed at?

$6,030,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2516 Commercial Dr built?

In 1977, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1979.

What is the zoning of 2516 Commercial Dr?

It is zoned C-3A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 2516 Commercial Dr?

It is in a commercial district (C-3A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 2516 Commercial Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 2516 Commercial Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2516 Commercial 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 2516 Commercial Dr had?

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

Which schools serve 2516 Commercial Dr?

Elementary: Secord Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2516 Commercial Dr?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 90 m away in a straight line.

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