852 Nicola St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1913 on a 438 m² RM-5 lot. Older than 91% of the buildings on Nicola St.

Assessed 2026

$6,031,000

Zoning

RM-5

Lot

≈ 438 m²

Built

1913

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What the records show for 852 Nicola St

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1 open rental-standards issue

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Zoned RM-5

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What the record says: Lot about 438 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-5 (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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Built 1913: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 3 m of fall

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $6,031,000, −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 852 Nicola St

Assessed at $6,031,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 42% of the houses on Nicola St. The lot is smaller than 76% of the lots in West End. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2017: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($25,000). School catchment: cəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 920 m away.

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Assessment history of 852 Nicola St

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2026$6,031,000

Down 6% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Feb 2017 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$25,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 438 m²

ZoningRM-5

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 852 Nicola St

Elementary catchmentcəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

King George Secondary399 m

Lord Roberts Elementary459 m

Lord Roberts Annex558 m

Barclay Heritage Square89 m

Marina Square490 m

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Transit near 852 Nicola St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)920 m

Westbound Robson St @ Broughton St · 5120 m

Eastbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 5141 m

Eastbound Robson St @ Broughton St · 5152 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front5 · Pacific Sunset Maple, Katsura Tree

Ground elevation≈ 28 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadRobson St, 92 m

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

Crime near 852 Nicola 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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Within 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1300 Robson St Mar 2026

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 852 Nicola St

What is 852 Nicola St assessed at?

$6,031,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 852 Nicola St built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 852 Nicola St?

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

What can be built at 852 Nicola St?

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

Is 852 Nicola St in a floodplain?

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

Is 852 Nicola St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 852 Nicola 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 852 Nicola St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2017: addition or alteration ($25,000). More

Which schools serve 852 Nicola 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 852 Nicola St?

Burrard Station is 920 m away in a straight line.

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