1838 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC

A 38-unit strata building, built 1989 on a 1,201 m² RM-5B lot with a rear lane. Newer than 81% of the buildings on Nelson St.

Typical unit, 2026
$875,000
Zoning
RM-5B
Strata units
38
Built
1989
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What the records show for 1838 Nelson St

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About 1838 Nelson St

Units are assessed from $687,000 to $1,503,000; the typical unit is $875,000. School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 1838 Nelson St

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Whole building, 38 units: units are assessed from $687,000 to $1,503,000, typical unit $875,000.

2026$34,189,000
Up 3% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · none since 2017

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

Schools and parks near 1838 Nelson St

Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
King George Secondary222 m
Lord Roberts Elementary322 m
Lord Roberts Annex998 m
Morton Park270 m
English Bay Beach Park384 m

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Transit near 1838 Nelson St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.5 km
Northbound Denman St @ Comox St · 575 m
Southbound Denman St @ Comox St · 5114 m
Southbound Denman St @ Barclay St · 5123 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 5, 6, 23

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Common Catalpa, European Beech
Ground elevation≈ 13 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadDenman St, 52 m
Truck route52 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule F (Prohibited Use of Leaf Blowers)

Crime near 1838 Nelson St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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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 1838 Nelson St

What are the units at 1838 Nelson St assessed at?

Units are assessed from $687,000 to $1,503,000; the typical unit is $875,000.

When was 1838 Nelson St built?

In 1989, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1838 Nelson St?

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

Is 1838 Nelson St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1838 Nelson St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1838 Nelson St had?

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

Which schools serve 1838 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 1838 Nelson St?

Burrard Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

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