344 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1942 on a 706 m² RT-5 lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on W 16th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$6,570,000
Zoning
RT-5
Lot
≈ 706 m²
Built
1942
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What the records show for 344 W 16th Ave

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Zoned RT-5

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Lot about 706 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-5 (RT).
What it means
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 1942: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $6,570,000, +125% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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15 new buildings and 9 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 344 W 16th Ave

Assessed at $6,570,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 83% of the houses on W 16th Ave. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2021 demolition. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 730 m away.

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Assessment history of 344 W 16th Ave

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2026$6,570,000
Up 125% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Feb 2022 · New building, multiple dwelling$1,200,000
2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 706 m²
ZoningRT-5
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 344 W 16th Ave

Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Simon Fraser Elementary259 m
Edith Cavell Elementary569 m
Blessed Sacrament School601 m
Mount Pleasant Park357 m
Major Matthews Park650 m

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Transit near 344 W 16th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)730 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 16 Ave · 15, N15251 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 16 Ave · 15, 33, N15263 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33, N15290 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 55 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 38 m
SkyTrain guideway245 m

Crime near 344 W 16th Ave

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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: 15 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.

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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 344 W 16th Ave

What is 344 W 16th Ave assessed at?

$6,570,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 344 W 16th Ave built?

In 1942, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 344 W 16th Ave?

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

What can be built at 344 W 16th Ave?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-5). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 344 W 16th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 344 W 16th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 344 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. More

What building permits has 344 W 16th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2022: new building ($1,200,000). More

Which schools serve 344 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 344 W 16th Ave?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 730 m away in a straight line.

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