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480 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1988 on a 1,379 m² CD-1 (793) lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on W 16th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$17,049,000

Zoning

CD-1 (793)

Lot

≈ 1,379 m²

Built

1988

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What the records show for 480 W 16th Ave

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Zoned CD-1 (793)

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What the record says: Lot about 1,379 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (793) (CD).
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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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $17,049,000, +11% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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14 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Cambie St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 19 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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About 480 W 16th Ave

Assessed at $17,049,000 for 2026 (+4% on 2025). The highest assessed house on W 16th Ave. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2017 demolition. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 680 m away.

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Assessment history of 480 W 16th Ave

2026$17,049,000

Up 11% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Apr 2024 · New building, multiple dwelling, parking garage, retail store$23,710,800

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,379 m²

ZoningCD-1 (793)

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 480 W 16th Ave

Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Blessed Sacrament School390 m

Edith Cavell Elementary450 m

Simon Fraser Elementary478 m

Heather Park507 m

Mount Pleasant Park580 m

How catchments work

Transit near 480 W 16th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)680 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 16 Ave · 15, 33, N1538 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 16 Ave · 15, N1562 m

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Cambie St · 3382 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 lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 27 m

SkyTrain guideway19 m

Truck route27 m

Crime near 480 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 8 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

351 W 16th Ave Oct 2026
481 W 17th Ave Mar 2026
585 W 16th Ave Dec 2025

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 480 W 16th Ave

What is 480 W 16th Ave assessed at?

$17,049,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 480 W 16th Ave built?

In 1988, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1989.

What is the zoning of 480 W 16th Ave?

It is zoned CD-1 (793) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 480 W 16th Ave?

It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (793)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 480 W 16th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 480 W 16th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 480 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 480 W 16th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2024: new building ($23,710,800). More

Which schools serve 480 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 480 W 16th Ave?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 680 m away in a straight line.

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