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1606 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1911 on a 401 m² RM-5A lot. Older than 87% of the buildings on Nelson St.
Assessed 2026
$7,073,000
Zoning
RM-5A
Lot
≈ 401 m²
Built
1911
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What the records show for 1606 Nelson St
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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Zoned RM-5A
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Assessed at $7,073,000, −7% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1606 Nelson St
Assessed at $7,073,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 24% of the houses on Nelson St. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in West End. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($20,000). School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.2 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Jul 2018 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$20,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Lord Roberts Elementary157 m
King George Secondary278 m
Lord Roberts Annex647 m
Barclay Heritage Square269 m
Morton Park443 m
Transit near 1606 Nelson St
Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.2 km
Northbound Denman St @ Comox St · 5300 m
Westbound Davie St @ Cardero St · 6305 m
Southbound Denman St @ Barclay St · 5322 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 5, 6, 23
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front5 · Japanese Flowering Crabapple, Pissard Plum
Ground elevation≈ 19 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadDenman St, 299 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule F (Prohibited Use of Leaf Blowers)
Crime near 1606 Nelson St
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Crime near 1606 Nelson St
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Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockRezoning 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 1606 Nelson St
What is 1606 Nelson St assessed at?
$7,073,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1606 Nelson St built?
In 1911, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 1606 Nelson St?
It is zoned RM-5A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1606 Nelson 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 1606 Nelson St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1606 Nelson St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1606 Nelson St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: addition or alteration ($20,000). More
Which schools serve 1606 Nelson St?
Elementary: Roberts Elementary. Secondary: King George Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1606 Nelson St?
Burrard Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.
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