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1609 Balsam St, Vancouver

An address in Kitsilano, Vancouver, zoned RM-4 (Residential). 2 building permits are on file, most recently “#3 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #3 on the second level o…” (issued 21 April 2021). The City's 2026 assessed value for the 19 accounts at this address is $24,098,500.

Zoning
RM-4 · Residential
Neighbourhood
Kitsilano
Permits on file
2
Assessed value (2026)
$24,098,500
19 accounts, total
Owner names are not part of the City's open data and are never shown. Sold prices are not municipal open data and are not shown. Assessed value is the City's estimate for property tax, not a sale price.
Plan of the block around 1609 Balsam St, drawn from City open data, with the address marked
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Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59150878, 538 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
538
Households
370
Median age
40
Median household income (2020)
$85,000
Own their home
30%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
1.5
Under 15
6%
65 and over
18%
Income in the 2021 Census is for the year 2020. Statistics Canada rounds counts and does not publish some figures for very small areas.

Permit history

  1. 2021-04-21 #3 Interior alterations to provide improvements to dwelling unit #3 on the second level of this multiple dwelling building on this site. Scope of work: - Install interior walls and doors, millwork, plumbing fixtures and lighting, new flooring, and appliances - Remove exterior hot tub and wood deck OK for Field Review per City staff: E2 - Lighting - Upgrade to Local Control (per City staff.4.1.1.(a) of ASHRAE 90.1-2016) · $150,000
    Bolar Development Group Ltd
    Issued
  2. 2019-05-01 2410 York - To permit interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing unit in this existing multiple dwelling building. Scope of work to include: Remove a non-load bearing wall in the entry between the living room and entry. Remove some non-load bearing walls in the kitchen and dining area. Remove old mill work and cabinetry in kitchen. New cabinets, counter tops, appliances and fixtures installed in kitchen. New mill work installed in dinning area. New flooring and paint throughout. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 Selected Energy Upgrade: L2- Appliances Related ase File CF-2019-003506 · $10,000
    Zimal Homes Inc
    Issued

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Recent permits in Kitsilano

2150 W Broadway
#200-2150 W Broadway Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Fitness Centre - Group A2 by adding a new vestibule with turnstile access in unit #200 on the 2nd floor of this existing commercial building on this site. Okay for FR as per City staffr 19, 2026 · no contractor listed
2026-11-04
1960 W 7TH Av
To demolish this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Demo to grade only. No soil disturbance or excavation of soil other than that which is incidental to the demolition is permitted under this permit. Related to: DP-2024-01170, BP-2025-01613 OK for intake per City staff · Clearview Demolition Ltd
2026-10-30
2110 W 5TH Av
To construct a new 21- storey mixed-use building consisting of: 1st storey - retail (shell) 2nd to 20th storeys - 151 rental dwelling units 21st storey - roof top amenity, all over three levels of underground parking. Radio antenna to be installed in this building. This permit is reviewed under VBBL 2025 STAGED CONSTRUCTION: Stage 1 (E &S) issued 29-Oct-2026 · Heatherbrae Builders Co Ltd
2026-10-29
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