1677 Somerset Cres, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1928 on a 1,636 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 62% of the buildings in Shaughnessy.

Assessed 2026
$7,644,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 1,636 m²
Built
1928
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What the records show for 1677 Somerset Cres

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says
Lot about 1,636 m², 41.9 m wide and 50.8 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means
Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
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If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1928: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $7,644,000, +6% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 1677 Somerset Cres

Assessed at $7,644,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 85% of the houses in Shaughnessy. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Shaughnessy. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2022: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($45,000). School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Point Grey Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 1677 Somerset Cres

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2026$7,644,000
Up 6% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jan 2022 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$45,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 1,636 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1677 Somerset Cres
Elementary catchmentQuilchena Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Vancouver College DL569 m
Vancouver College569 m
Quilchena Elementary601 m
Kerrisdale Park698 m

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Transit near 1677 Somerset Cres
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.0 km
Southbound Granville St @ W 37 Ave · 10, N10277 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Adera St · 41312 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Marguerite St · 41317 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 41, N10, R4

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Red Sunset Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 93 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadGranville St, 276 m

Crime near 1677 Somerset Cres

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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: 6 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Shaughnessy, the City issued 78 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1677 Somerset Cres

What is 1677 Somerset Cres assessed at?

$7,644,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1677 Somerset Cres built?

In 1928, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2005.

What is the zoning of 1677 Somerset Cres?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1677 Somerset Cres?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 1677 Somerset Cres in a floodplain?

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

Is 1677 Somerset Cres on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1677 Somerset Cres 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 1677 Somerset Cres had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2022: addition or alteration ($45,000). More

Which schools serve 1677 Somerset Cres?

Elementary: Quilchena Elementary. Secondary: Point Grey Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1677 Somerset Cres?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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