1601 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold lot on a 2,693 m² CD-1 (454) lot. Assessed at $5,608,000 for 2026 (−54% on 2025).

Assessed 2026
$5,608,000
Zoning
CD-1 (454)
Lot
≈ 2,693 m²
Built
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What the records show for 1601 Columbia St

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Inside a designated floodplain

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Zoned CD-1 (454)

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What the record says
Lot about 2,693 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (454) (CD).
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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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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Assessed at $5,608,000, −52% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Railway line about 105 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1601 Columbia St

The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: new building, school - elementary or secondary ($59,000,000). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Olympic Village Station is 660 m away.

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Assessment history of 1601 Columbia St

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2026$5,608,000
Down 52% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Sep 2026 · New building, school - elementary or secondary$59,000,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 2,693 m²
ZoningCD-1 (454)
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1601 Columbia St
Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
The Westside School753 m
Crosstown Elementary854 m
Elsie Roy Elementary929 m
Hinge Park69 m
Habitat Island131 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1601 Columbia St
Nearest SkyTrain: Olympic Village (Canada Line)660 m
Eastbound W 2nd Ave @ Columbia St · 84246 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Manitoba St · 84290 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Crowe St · 84377 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 84

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front7 · Armstrong Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 3 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteunder 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 2nd Ave, 216 m
Railway line105 m

Crime near 1601 Columbia 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: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Mount Pleasant, the City issued 38 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1601 Columbia St

What is 1601 Columbia St assessed at?

$5,608,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

What is the zoning of 1601 Columbia St?

It is zoned CD-1 (454) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1601 Columbia St?

It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (454)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1601 Columbia St in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More

Is 1601 Columbia St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1601 Columbia 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 1601 Columbia St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: new building ($59,000,000). More

Which schools serve 1601 Columbia St?

Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1601 Columbia St?

Olympic Village Station is 660 m away in a straight line.

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