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3255 W 26th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2017 on a 602 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 94% of the buildings on W 26th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$5,279,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 602 m²

Built

2017

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What the records show for 3255 W 26th Ave

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5 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 3206 W 28TH AVENUE, $2,100,000.
What it means: The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
What to do: Visit on a weekday and ask about timelines for the largest projects.

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Major improvement in 2017, no permit found

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), borderline

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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 $5,279,000, +20% since 2021

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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 3255 W 26th Ave

Assessed at $5,279,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 26th Ave, above 95% of them. School catchment: Kitchener Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3255 W 26th Ave

2026$5,279,000

Up 20% 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≈ 602 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3255 W 26th Ave

Elementary catchmentKitchener Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Lord Kitchener Elementary258 m

Immaculate Conception School772 m

Carnarvon Community Elementary865 m

Valdez Park359 m

Balaclava Park499 m

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Transit near 3255 W 26th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)4.5 km

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Blenheim St · 2592 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Blenheim St · 25165 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Quesnel Dr · 25356 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 25, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 90 m

Crime near 3255 W 26th 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: 5 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Dunbar-Southlands, the City issued 199 new-building permits and 126 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3255 W 26th Ave

What is 3255 W 26th Ave assessed at?

$5,279,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3255 W 26th Ave built?

In 2017, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3255 W 26th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3255 W 26th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3255 W 26th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3255 W 26th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3255 W 26th 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 3255 W 26th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 3255 W 26th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3255 W 26th Ave?

King Edward Station is 4.5 km away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary