1640 Alma St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 367 m² RT-8 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Alma St.

Assessed 2026
$4,184,000
Zoning
RT-8
Lot
≈ 367 m²
Built
1912
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About 1640 Alma St

Assessed at $4,184,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 70% of the houses on Alma St. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2021: addition or alteration, duplex ($1,000,000). School catchment: Bayview Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 1640 Alma St

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2026$4,184,000
Up 41% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Apr 2021 · Addition or alteration, duplex$1,000,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 367 m²
ZoningRT-8
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 1640 Alma St

Elementary catchmentBayview Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Bayview Community Elementary615 m
Hastings Mill Park159 m
Jean Beaty Park430 m

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Transit near 1640 Alma St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)4.6 km
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Alma St · 4, 44, 84335 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Alma St · 4, 7347 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Alma St · 44, 84353 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 44, 84

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 17 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadAlma St, 18 m

Crime near 1640 Alma 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: 9 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kitsilano, the City issued 82 new-building permits and 62 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1640 Alma St

What is 1640 Alma St assessed at?

$4,184,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1640 Alma St built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2015.

What is the zoning of 1640 Alma St?

It is zoned RT-8 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1640 Alma St?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-8). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1640 Alma St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1640 Alma St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1640 Alma St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2021: addition or alteration ($1,000,000). More

Which schools serve 1640 Alma St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1640 Alma St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 4.6 km away in a straight line.

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