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2786 W 32nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1938 on a 398 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 84% of the buildings on W 32nd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,623,400

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 398 m²

Built

1938

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1938.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1938: 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 $2,623,400, +17% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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10 new buildings and 6 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 2786 W 32nd Ave

Assessed at $2,623,400 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 32nd Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 83% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2786 W 32nd Ave

2026$2,623,400

Up 17% 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≈ 398 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2786 W 32nd Ave

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Prince of Wales Secondary622 m

Ivy Montessori School667 m

Trafalgar Elementary830 m

Park Site on Trafalgar Street238 m

Park Site on Puget Drive532 m

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Transit near 2786 W 32nd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)3.8 km

Southbound Mackenzie St @ W 33 Ave · 2, N22230 m

Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 34 Ave · 2, N22241 m

Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 30 Ave · 2, N22344 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 2786 W 32nd 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: 10 new-building permits and 6 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 2786 W 32nd Ave

What is 2786 W 32nd Ave assessed at?

$2,623,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2786 W 32nd Ave built?

In 1938, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1943.

What is the zoning of 2786 W 32nd Ave?

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

What can be built at 2786 W 32nd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2786 W 32nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2786 W 32nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2786 W 32nd 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 2786 W 32nd Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2786 W 32nd 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 2786 W 32nd Ave?

King Edward Station is 3.8 km away in a straight line.

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