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1640 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1969 on a 1,600 m² RM-5C lot with a rear lane. Older than 94% of the buildings on Alberni St.

Assessed 2026

$44,313,700

Zoning

RM-5C

Lot

≈ 1,600 m²

Built

1969

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What the records show for 1640 Alberni St

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Zoned RM-5C

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What the record says: Lot about 1,600 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-5C (RM).
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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Sloped lot: about 5 m of fall

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $44,313,700, −43% 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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On or next to an arterial road (Alberni St)

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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 1640 Alberni St

Assessed at $44,313,700 for 2026 (−31% on 2025). Assessed higher than 67% of the houses on Alberni St. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 74% of the lots in West End. School catchment: cəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 1640 Alberni St

2026$44,313,700

Down 43% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,600 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1640 Alberni St

Elementary catchmentcəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

King George Secondary306 m

Lord Roberts Elementary570 m

Lord Roberts Annex836 m

Marina Square225 m

Cardero Park359 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1640 Alberni St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.1 km

Westbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 583 m

Eastbound Robson St @ Bidwell St · 598 m

Westbound W Georgia St @ Cardero St · 19, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, N24119 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 5, 19, 44, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N24

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Crimean Linden

Ground elevation≈ 14 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 5 m

Nearest arterial roadAlberni St, 34 m

Truck route99 m

Noise by-law areaSchedule F (Prohibited Use of Leaf Blowers)

Crime near 1640 Alberni St

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: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1818 Alberni St Nov 2024

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In West End, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1640 Alberni St

What is 1640 Alberni St assessed at?

$44,313,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1640 Alberni St built?

In 1969, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1640 Alberni St?

It is zoned RM-5C under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1640 Alberni St?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-5C). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1640 Alberni St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1640 Alberni St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1640 Alberni St 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 1640 Alberni St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 1640 Alberni St?

Elementary: cəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary. Secondary: King George Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1640 Alberni St?

Burrard Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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