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2893 W 23rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1947 on a 439 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 93% of the buildings on W 23rd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,548,700

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 439 m²

Built

1947

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What the records show for 2893 W 23rd Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 439 m², 11.8 m wide and 37.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1947: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,548,700, +7% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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9 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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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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About 2893 W 23rd Ave

Assessed at $2,548,700 for 2026 (−13% on 2025). Assessed higher than 14% of the houses on W 23rd Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2893 W 23rd Ave

2026$2,548,700

Up 7% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 439 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2893 W 23rd Ave

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Trafalgar Elementary439 m

Carnarvon Community Elementary566 m

Lord Kitchener Elementary770 m

Valdez Park474 m

Park Site on Quesnel Drive498 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2893 W 23rd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)4.0 km

Northbound Macdonald St @ W 22 Ave · 2, N22194 m

Southbound Macdonald St @ W 21 Ave · 2, N22204 m

Southbound Macdonald St @ Alamein Ave · 2, N22293 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 25, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Golden Whitebeam, Japanese Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 25 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMacdonald St, 151 m

Crime near 2893 W 23rd Ave

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: 9 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Arbutus Ridge, the City issued 119 new-building permits and 70 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2893 W 23rd Ave

What is 2893 W 23rd Ave assessed at?

$2,548,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2893 W 23rd Ave built?

In 1947, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2893 W 23rd Ave?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 2893 W 23rd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2893 W 23rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2893 W 23rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2893 W 23rd Ave 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 2893 W 23rd Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2893 W 23rd Ave?

Elementary: Trafalgar Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2893 W 23rd Ave?

King Edward Station is 4.0 km away in a straight line.

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