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1696 Laurier Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1914 on a 1,241 m² FSD lot. Older than 65% of the buildings on Laurier Ave.
Assessed 2026
$7,036,000
Zoning
FSD
Lot
≈ 1,241 m²
Built
1914
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What the records show for 1696 Laurier Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned FSD
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Assessed at $7,036,000, −1% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1696 Laurier Ave
Assessed at $7,036,000 for 2026 (−12% on 2025). Assessed higher than 43% of the houses on Laurier Ave. The lot is larger than 73% of the lots in Shaughnessy. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary. King Edward Station is 2.1 km away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 1696 Laurier Ave
Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary
Canuck Place School Program134 m
Shaughnessy Elementary225 m
Little Flower Academy286 m
Angus Park361 m
Transit near 1696 Laurier Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)2.1 km
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Marguerite St · 25135 m
Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Marguerite St · 25149 m
Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Alexandra St · 25269 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 25, N10
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Norway Maple, Japanese Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 81 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 133 m
Crime near 1696 Laurier Ave
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Crime near 1696 Laurier Ave
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Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
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In Shaughnessy, the City issued 79 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1696 Laurier Ave
What is 1696 Laurier Ave assessed at?
$7,036,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1696 Laurier Ave built?
In 1914, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2005.
What is the zoning of 1696 Laurier Ave?
It is zoned FSD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1696 Laurier Ave?
It is in a First Shaughnessy district (FSD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 1696 Laurier Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1696 Laurier Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1696 Laurier Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1696 Laurier Ave?
Elementary: Shaughnessy Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1696 Laurier Ave?
King Edward Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.
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