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1981 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1922 on a 581 m² R3-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 86% of the buildings on W 16th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,456,500
Zoning
R3-2
Lot
≈ 581 m²
Built
1922
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What the records show for 1981 W 16th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned R3-2
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Assessed at $2,456,500, +5% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (W 16th Ave)
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Railway line about 171 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1981 W 16th Ave
Assessed at $2,456,500 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 29% of the houses on W 16th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 90% of the lots in Kitsilano. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.
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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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Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
York House Little School159 m
Lord Tennyson Elementary564 m
Century High School748 m
Granville Park575 m
Angus Park612 m
Transit near 1981 W 16th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)2.6 km
Eastbound W 16 Ave @ East Blvd · 33129 m
Northbound Arbutus St @ W 16 Ave · 16188 m
Southbound Arbutus St @ W 16 Ave · 16211 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 33
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 52 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 27 m
Railway line171 m
Crime near 1981 W 16th Ave
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Crime near 1981 W 16th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 6 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 3455 Maple St Mar 2025
- 2050 W 16th Ave Jan 2026
- 2009 W 18th Ave Jul 2026
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 1981 W 16th Ave
What is 1981 W 16th Ave assessed at?
$2,456,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1981 W 16th Ave built?
In 1922, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.
What is the zoning of 1981 W 16th Ave?
It is zoned R3-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 1981 W 16th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1981 W 16th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1981 W 16th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1981 W 16th Ave?
Elementary: Shaughnessy Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1981 W 16th Ave?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 2.6 km away in a straight line.
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