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198 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1944 on a 743 m² RT-5 lot with a rear lane. Older than 92% of the buildings on W 16th Ave.

Typical unit, 2026

$1,757,000

Zoning

RT-5

Strata units

2

Built

1944

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What the records show for 198 W 16th Ave

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Zoned RT-5

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What the record says: Lot about 743 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-5 (RT).
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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,757,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1944

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14 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (W 16th 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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About 198 W 16th Ave

Units are assessed from $1,757,000 to $1,757,000; the typical unit is $1,757,000. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 800 m away.

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Assessment history of 198 W 16th Ave

Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,757,000 to $1,757,000, typical unit $1,757,000.

2026$1,757,000

Permits on this building · 4 since 2017

Jun 2022 · Demolition, multiple conversion dwelling$20,000

3 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near 198 W 16th Ave

Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Simon Fraser Elementary124 m

St Patrick's Elementary631 m

Edith Cavell Elementary685 m

Mount Pleasant Park207 m

Major Matthews Park595 m

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Transit near 198 W 16th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)800 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 16 Ave · 15, N15402 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 16 Ave · 15, 33, N15417 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33, N15427 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · English Oak

Ground elevation≈ 54 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 37 m

SkyTrain guideway399 m

Crime near 198 W 16th 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: 14 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

351 W 16th Ave Oct 2026
275 W 17th Ave Nov 2024
227 W 18th Ave Dec 2024
107 W 19th Ave Oct 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 139 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 198 W 16th Ave

What are the units at 198 W 16th Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $1,757,000 to $1,757,000; the typical unit is $1,757,000.

When was 198 W 16th Ave built?

In 1944, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 198 W 16th Ave?

It is zoned RT-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 198 W 16th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 198 W 16th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 198 W 16th 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 198 W 16th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2022: demolition ($20,000). More

Which schools serve 198 W 16th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 198 W 16th Ave?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 800 m away in a straight line.

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