1690 Matthews Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 3,260 m² FSD lot. Older than 61% of the buildings on Matthews Ave.

Assessed 2026
$10,582,000
Zoning
FSD
Lot
≈ 3,260 m²
Built
1912
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About 1690 Matthews Ave

Assessed at $10,582,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 79% of the houses on Matthews Ave. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Shaughnessy. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: addition or alteration, hospital ($200,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary. King Edward Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 1690 Matthews Ave

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2026$10,582,000
Up 3% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2025 · Addition or alteration, hospital$200,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 3,260 m²
ZoningFSD
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1690 Matthews Ave
Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary
Canuck Place School Program26 m
Shaughnessy Elementary361 m
Little Flower Academy391 m
Angus Park231 m
Granville Park693 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1690 Matthews Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)2.0 km
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Marguerite St · 25286 m
Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Marguerite St · 25293 m
Southbound Granville St @ Balfour Ave · 10, N10294 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 25, N10

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front8 · Kobus Magnolia, Pissard Plum
Ground elevation≈ 86 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 2 m
Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 269 m

Crime near 1690 Matthews 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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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Shaughnessy, the City issued 79 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1690 Matthews Ave

What is 1690 Matthews Ave assessed at?

$10,582,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1690 Matthews Ave built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 1690 Matthews Ave?

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

What can be built at 1690 Matthews Ave?

It is in a First Shaughnessy district (FSD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1690 Matthews Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1690 Matthews Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

What building permits has 1690 Matthews Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: addition or alteration ($200,000). More

Which schools serve 1690 Matthews 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 1690 Matthews Ave?

King Edward Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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