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1609 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1901 on a 288 m² RM-5A lot. The oldest building on Nelson St.
Assessed 2026
$1,965,000
Zoning
RM-5A
Lot
≈ 288 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 1609 Nelson St
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Built 1901: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned RM-5A
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Assessed at $1,965,000, −17% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1609 Nelson St
Assessed at $1,965,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Nelson St. The land is 88% of the value. The lot is smaller than 93% of the lots in West End. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.2 km away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Lord Roberts Elementary192 m
King George Secondary248 m
Lord Roberts Annex659 m
Barclay Heritage Square253 m
Morton Park464 m
Transit near 1609 Nelson St
Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.2 km
Northbound Denman St @ Comox St · 5302 m
Southbound Denman St @ Barclay St · 5303 m
Eastbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 5307 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 5, 6, 23
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum
Ground elevation≈ 18 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadDenman St, 290 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule F (Prohibited Use of Leaf Blowers)
Crime near 1609 Nelson St
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Crime near 1609 Nelson St
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
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 1609 Nelson St
What is 1609 Nelson St assessed at?
$1,965,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1609 Nelson St built?
In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.
What is the zoning of 1609 Nelson St?
It is zoned RM-5A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1609 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 1609 Nelson St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1609 Nelson St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1609 Nelson St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1609 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 1609 Nelson St?
Burrard Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.
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