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957 Nicola St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1903 on a 400 m² RM-5 lot. Older than 96% of the buildings on Nicola St.

Assessed 2026

$3,674,000

Zoning

RM-5

Lot

≈ 400 m²

Built

1903

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What the records show for 957 Nicola St

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Zoned RM-5

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What the record says: Lot about 400 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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On the Heritage Register, category B

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Built 1903: ask about a buried oil tank

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,674,000, +8% 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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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 957 Nicola St

Assessed at $3,674,000 for 2026 (+1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 26% of the houses on Nicola St. The lot is smaller than 85% of the lots in West End. 4 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2023: addition or alteration, general office, multiple dwelling ($345,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 957 Nicola St

2026$3,674,000

Up 8% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Aug 2023 · Addition or alteration, general office, multiple dwelling$345,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 400 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 957 Nicola St

Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

Lord Roberts Elementary312 m

King George Secondary348 m

Lord Roberts Annex543 m

Barclay Heritage Square106 m

Nelson Park575 m

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Transit near 957 Nicola St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.0 km

Eastbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 5241 m

Westbound Robson St @ Broughton St · 5269 m

Westbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 5278 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadRobson St, 238 m

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

Crime near 957 Nicola 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: 0 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

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 957 Nicola St

What is 957 Nicola St assessed at?

$3,674,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 957 Nicola St built?

In 1903, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 957 Nicola St?

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

What can be built at 957 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 957 Nicola St in a floodplain?

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

Is 957 Nicola St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 957 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 957 Nicola St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2023: addition or alteration ($345,000). More

Which schools serve 957 Nicola St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 957 Nicola St?

Burrard Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.

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