2978 W 27th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2012 on a 399 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 83% of the buildings on W 27th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,396,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 399 m²
Built
2012
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What the records show for 2978 W 27th Ave

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7 new buildings and 4 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.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,396,000, +18% 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 2978 W 27th Ave

Assessed at $3,396,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 46% of the houses on W 27th Ave. School catchment: Kitchener Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2978 W 27th Ave

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2026$3,396,000
Up 18% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 399 m²
ZoningR1-1
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Schools and parks near 2978 W 27th Ave

Elementary catchmentKitchener Elementary
Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary
Trafalgar Elementary614 m
Lord Kitchener Elementary667 m
Prince of Wales Secondary966 m
Park Site on Quesnel Drive162 m
Park Site on Puget Drive289 m

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Transit near 2978 W 27th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)4.1 km
Northbound Quesnel Dr @ W King Edward Ave · 2, N22203 m
Southbound Quesnel Dr @ W King Edward Ave · 2, N22211 m
Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Quesnel Dr · 25242 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 25, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Lavallei Hybrid Hawthorn
Ground elevation≈ 69 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 229 m
Truck route120 m

Crime near 2978 W 27th Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 7 new-building permits and 4 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 2978 W 27th Ave

What is 2978 W 27th Ave assessed at?

$3,396,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2978 W 27th Ave built?

In 2012, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2978 W 27th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2978 W 27th 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 2978 W 27th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2978 W 27th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2978 W 27th 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 2978 W 27th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2978 W 27th 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 2978 W 27th Ave?

King Edward Station is 4.1 km away in a straight line.

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