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1689 Robson St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1911 on a 401 m² C-5A lot. Older than 97% of the buildings on Robson St.
Assessed 2026
$5,806,000
Zoning
C-5A
Lot
≈ 401 m²
Built
1911
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What the records show for 1689 Robson St
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned C-5A
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Assessed at $5,806,000, −31% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Robson St)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1689 Robson St
Assessed at $5,806,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Robson St. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in West End. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2017: addition or alteration, grocery or drug store ($20,000). School catchment: cəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.1 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Oct 2017 · Addition or alteration, grocery or drug store$20,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentcəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
King George Secondary226 m
Lord Roberts Elementary514 m
Lord Roberts Annex857 m
Marina Square264 m
Barclay Heritage Square373 m
Transit near 1689 Robson St
Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.1 km
Eastbound Robson St @ Bidwell St · 525 m
Westbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 5105 m
Eastbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 5170 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 front5 · Autumn Blaze Red Maple, Pacific Sunset Maple
Ground elevation≈ 14 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadRobson St, 17 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule F (Prohibited Use of Leaf Blowers)
Crime near 1689 Robson St
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Crime near 1689 Robson 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
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 1818 Alberni St Aug 2025
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 1689 Robson St
What is 1689 Robson St assessed at?
$5,806,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1689 Robson St built?
In 1911, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 1689 Robson St?
It is zoned C-5A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1689 Robson St?
It is in a commercial district (C-5A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 1689 Robson St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1689 Robson St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1689 Robson St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2017: addition or alteration ($20,000). More
Which schools serve 1689 Robson 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 1689 Robson St?
Burrard Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.
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