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851 Bidwell St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1930 on a 899 m² RM-5A lot with a rear lane. Older than 79% of the buildings on Bidwell St.

Assessed 2026

$9,042,000

Zoning

RM-5A

Lot

≈ 899 m²

Built

1930

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What the records show for 851 Bidwell St

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Zoned RM-5A

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What the record says: Lot about 899 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-5A (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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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Built 1930: ask about a buried oil tank

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Assessed at $9,042,000, −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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 851 Bidwell St

Assessed at $9,042,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 38% of the houses on Bidwell St. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($3,000). School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 851 Bidwell St

2026$9,042,000

Down 6% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Sep 2025 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$3,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 899 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 851 Bidwell St

Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

King George Secondary114 m

Lord Roberts Elementary424 m

Lord Roberts Annex863 m

Marina Square363 m

Barclay Heritage Square381 m

How catchments work

Transit near 851 Bidwell St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.2 km

Eastbound Robson St @ Bidwell St · 595 m

Northbound Denman St @ Haro St · 5128 m

Southbound Denman St @ Robson St · 5147 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 front3 · Pissard Plum, Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 16 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadRobson St, 84 m

Truck route134 m

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

Crime near 851 Bidwell 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 851 Bidwell St

What is 851 Bidwell St assessed at?

$9,042,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 851 Bidwell St built?

In 1930, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 851 Bidwell St?

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

What can be built at 851 Bidwell St?

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

Is 851 Bidwell St in a floodplain?

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

Is 851 Bidwell St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 851 Bidwell 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 851 Bidwell St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: addition or alteration ($3,000). More

Which schools serve 851 Bidwell St?

Elementary: Roberts Elementary. Secondary: King George Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 851 Bidwell St?

Burrard Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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