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1678 Somerset Cres, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1932 on a 2,349 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 58% of the buildings in Shaughnessy.

Assessed 2026

$7,462,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 2,349 m²

Built

1932

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What the records show for 1678 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 2,349 m², 52.6 m wide and 67.6 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.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1932: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $7,462,000, −1% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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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 1678 Somerset Cres

Assessed at $7,462,000 for 2026 (−13% on 2025). Assessed higher than 84% of the houses in Shaughnessy. The land is 96% of the value. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Shaughnessy. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2018: addition or alteration, single detached house ($500,000). School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Point Grey Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 1678 Somerset Cres

2026$7,462,000

Down 1% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Oct 2018 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$500,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 2,349 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1678 Somerset Cres

Elementary catchmentQuilchena Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Vancouver College DL557 m

Vancouver College557 m

Quilchena Elementary603 m

Kerrisdale Park691 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1678 Somerset Cres

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.0 km

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Adera St · 41281 m

Southbound Granville St @ W 37 Ave · 10, N10287 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Marguerite St · 41289 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Red Sunset Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 94 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 2 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 269 m

Crime near 1678 Somerset Cres

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: 6 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

1622 W 37th Ave Jun 2025
1778 W 36th Ave Jan 2025

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 1678 Somerset Cres

What is 1678 Somerset Cres assessed at?

$7,462,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1678 Somerset Cres built?

In 1932, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 1678 Somerset Cres?

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

What can be built at 1678 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 1678 Somerset Cres in a floodplain?

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

Is 1678 Somerset Cres on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1678 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 1678 Somerset Cres had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2018: addition or alteration ($500,000). More

Which schools serve 1678 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 1678 Somerset Cres?

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

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