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2865 W 30th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1931 on a 603 m² R1-1 lot. The oldest building on W 30th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,406,100

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 603 m²

Built

1931

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What the records show for 2865 W 30th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 603 m², 15.2 m wide and 39.8 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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 1931: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,406,100, +15% 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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11 new buildings and 7 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 2865 W 30th Ave

Assessed at $3,406,100 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses on W 30th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2865 W 30th Ave

2026$3,406,100

Up 15% 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≈ 603 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2865 W 30th Ave

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Trafalgar Elementary635 m

Prince of Wales Secondary710 m

Ivy Montessori School961 m

Park Site on Quesnel Drive255 m

Park Site on Puget Drive274 m

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Transit near 2865 W 30th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)3.9 km

Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 30 Ave · 2, N2262 m

Southbound Mackenzie St @ W 29 Ave · 2, N2290 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Puget Dr · 25325 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 25, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 73 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Truck route66 m

Crime near 2865 W 30th 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: 11 new-building permits and 7 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 2865 W 30th Ave

What is 2865 W 30th Ave assessed at?

$3,406,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2865 W 30th Ave built?

In 1931, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1957.

What is the zoning of 2865 W 30th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2865 W 30th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 2865 W 30th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2865 W 30th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2865 W 30th 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 2865 W 30th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2865 W 30th 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 2865 W 30th Ave?

King Edward Station is 3.9 km away in a straight line.

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