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712 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold lot, built 1913 on a 153 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 95% of the buildings on W 16th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,362,000

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 153 m²

Built

1913

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What the records show for 712 W 16th Ave

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 153 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (C).
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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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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Assessed at $1,362,000, −1% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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9 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (W 16th Ave)

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 712 W 16th Ave

Assessed at $1,362,000 for 2026 (+41% on 2025). The lot is smaller than 100% of the lots in South Cambie. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 780 m away.

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Assessment history of 712 W 16th Ave

2026$1,362,000

Down 1% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Apr 2025 · Demolition, single detached house$18,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 153 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 712 W 16th Ave

Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Blessed Sacrament School193 m

Edith Cavell Elementary502 m

L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary719 m

Heather Park231 m

Douglas Park494 m

How catchments work

Transit near 712 W 16th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)780 m

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Heather St · 3331 m

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Willow St · 3368 m

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Cambie St · 33363 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 17, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 52 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 22 m

SkyTrain guideway413 m

Crime near 712 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: 9 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

3380 Laurel St Jul 2025
585 W 16th Ave Dec 2025
755 W 18th Ave Oct 2025
888 W 17th Ave May 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In South Cambie, the City issued 46 new-building permits and 49 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 712 W 16th Ave

What is 712 W 16th Ave assessed at?

$1,362,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 712 W 16th Ave built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1955.

What is the zoning of 712 W 16th Ave?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 712 W 16th Ave?

It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 712 W 16th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 712 W 16th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 712 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 712 W 16th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2025: demolition ($18,000). More

Which schools serve 712 W 16th Ave?

Elementary: Cavell Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 712 W 16th Ave?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 780 m away in a straight line.

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