#12 – 1609 Balsam St, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #12 at 1609 Balsam St: assessed at $1,194,000 in 2026. Assessed lower than 62% of the 17 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026
$1,194,000
Change from last year
-3%
Strata lot
12
Built
1980
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Unit #12

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Assessed 2026$1,194,000
Change from last year−3%
Within the buildingAssessed lower than 62% of the 17 units in the building
Strata lotLot 12, plan VAS724
Built1980
Value history, 7 years
Property tax, year by year
Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017

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What the records show for the building at 1609 Balsam St

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Zoned RM-4

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What the record says
Lot about 1,640 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-4 (RM).
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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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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,216,200; the building +6% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 17 units, built 1980

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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 #12 – 1609 Balsam St

A 17-unit strata building, built 1980 on a 1,640 m² RM-4 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 67% of the buildings on Balsam St. Units are assessed from $1,068,000 to $1,556,000; the typical unit is $1,216,200. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2021: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($150,000). School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of #12 – 1609 Balsam St

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Whole building, 17 units: units are assessed from $1,068,000 to $1,556,000, typical unit $1,216,200.

2026$21,547,500
Up 6% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · 2 since 2017

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Apr 2021 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$150,000
1 more permit in the full report

Schools and parks near #12 – 1609 Balsam St
Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Pacific Rim Montessori Academy247 m
Henry Hudson Elementary796 m
St Augustine's856 m
Point Grey Park Site at Trafalgar Street377 m
Point Grey Park Site at Stephens Street442 m

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Transit near #12 – 1609 Balsam St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)2.8 km
Westbound Cornwall Ave @ Balsam St · 2, N22137 m
Eastbound Cornwall Ave @ Balsam St · 2, N22139 m
Eastbound Cornwall Ave @ Trafalgar St · 2, N22296 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 7, 14, N22

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Red Sunset Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 26 m above sea level
Slope across the lotSloped, about 6 m
Nearest arterial roadCornwall Ave, 130 m

Crime near #12 – 1609 Balsam 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: 3 new-building permits and 0 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kitsilano, the City issued 84 new-building permits and 63 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about #12 – 1609 Balsam St

What is #12 – 1609 Balsam St assessed at?

$1,194,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. Assessed lower than 62% of the 17 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #12 – 1609 Balsam St?

Strata lot 12 on strata plan VAS724.

When was #12 – 1609 Balsam St built?

In 1980, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #12 – 1609 Balsam St?

It is zoned RM-4 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is #12 – 1609 Balsam St in a floodplain?

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

Is #12 – 1609 Balsam St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #12 – 1609 Balsam 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has #12 – 1609 Balsam St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2021: addition or alteration ($150,000). More

Which schools serve #12 – 1609 Balsam St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from #12 – 1609 Balsam St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.8 km away in a straight line.

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