1975 Balsam St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1953 on a 525 m² RM-4 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on Balsam St.

Assessed 2026
$4,119,000
Zoning
RM-4
Lot
≈ 525 m²
Built
1953
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What the records show for 1975 Balsam St

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Zoned RM-4

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What the record says
Lot about 525 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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Built 1953: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $4,119,000, −8% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (W 4th Ave)

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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 1975 Balsam St

Assessed at $4,119,000 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses on Balsam St. The lot is larger than 73% of the lots in Kitsilano. School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 1975 Balsam St

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2026$4,119,000
Down 8% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 525 m²
ZoningRM-4
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1975 Balsam St
Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Pacific Rim Montessori Academy222 m
St Augustine's603 m
St John's School656 m
Point Grey Park Site at Stephens Street631 m
Point Grey Park Site at Trafalgar Street631 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1975 Balsam St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)2.8 km
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Balsam St · 14, 4, 719 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Balsam St · 14, 4, 768 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Trafalgar St · 14, 4, 7291 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 14, 44, 84

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front3 · Red Sunset Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 41 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 26 m
Truck route26 m

Crime near 1975 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: 4 new-building permits and 3 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 1975 Balsam St

What is 1975 Balsam St assessed at?

$4,119,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1975 Balsam St built?

In 1953, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1975 Balsam St?

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

What can be built at 1975 Balsam St?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-4). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1975 Balsam St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1975 Balsam St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1975 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. More

What building permits has 1975 Balsam St had?

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

Which schools serve 1975 Balsam St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1975 Balsam St?

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

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