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1970 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1974 on a 973 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 67% of the buildings on W 4th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$9,089,000

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 973 m²

Built

1974

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What the records show for 1970 W 4th Ave

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 973 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (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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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $9,089,000, −32% 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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Railway line about 139 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 1970 W 4th Ave

Assessed at $9,089,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 84% of the houses on W 4th Ave. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Kitsilano. 3 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2022: addition or alteration, beauty and wellness centre ($100,000). School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 1970 W 4th Ave

2026$9,089,000

Down 32% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Sep 2022 · Addition or alteration, beauty and wellness centre$100,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 973 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1970 W 4th Ave

Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

St Augustine's421 m

St John's International431 m

Henry Hudson Elementary495 m

Delamont Park313 m

Seaforth Peace Park485 m

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Transit near 1970 W 4th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)2.1 km

Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Maple St · 14, 4, 741 m

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Maple St · 14, 4, 7122 m

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Burrard St · 14, 4, 7, 84214 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 31 m

Railway line139 m

Truck route31 m

Crime near 1970 W 4th Ave

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: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

1960 W 7th Ave Mar 2026

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 1970 W 4th Ave

What is 1970 W 4th Ave assessed at?

$9,089,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1970 W 4th Ave built?

In 1974, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1970 W 4th Ave?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1970 W 4th Ave?

It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1970 W 4th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1970 W 4th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1970 W 4th Ave 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 1970 W 4th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2022: addition or alteration ($100,000). More

Which schools serve 1970 W 4th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1970 W 4th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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