1638 Robson St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1997 on a 380 m² C-5A lot with a rear lane. Newer than 72% of the buildings on Robson St.

Assessed 2026
$6,163,000
Zoning
C-5A
Lot
≈ 380 m²
Built
1997
5 notes2 clear
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About 1638 Robson St

Assessed at $6,163,000 for 2026 (−27% on 2025). Assessed higher than 14% of the houses on Robson St. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is smaller than 90% of the lots in West End. School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 1638 Robson St

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2026$6,163,000
Down 31% since 2021
20202026

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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Area≈ 380 m²
ZoningC-5A
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1638 Robson St
Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
King George Secondary233 m
Lord Roberts Elementary459 m
Lord Roberts Annex768 m
Barclay Heritage Square283 m
Marina Square333 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1638 Robson St
Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.1 km
Westbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 552 m
Eastbound Robson St @ Bidwell St · 573 m
Eastbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 5100 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 5, 19, 44, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N24

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 17 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadRobson St, 35 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule F (Prohibited Use of Leaf Blowers)

Crime near 1638 Robson 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: 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 1638 Robson St

What is 1638 Robson St assessed at?

$6,163,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1638 Robson St built?

In 1997, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1638 Robson St?

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

What can be built at 1638 Robson St?

It is in a commercial district (C-5A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1638 Robson St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1638 Robson St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1638 Robson St had?

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

Which schools serve 1638 Robson St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1638 Robson St?

Burrard Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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