4042 W 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1952 on a 632 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 63% of the buildings on W 28th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$4,487,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 632 m²
Built
1952
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What the records show for 4042 W 28th Ave

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

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What the record says
Lot about 632 m², 16.0 m wide and 39.7 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 1952: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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5 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $4,487,000, +31% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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9 new buildings and 3 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 4042 W 28th Ave

Assessed at $4,487,000 for 2026 (+10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 82% of the houses on W 28th Ave. The lot is larger than 74% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4042 W 28th Ave

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2026$4,487,000
Up 31% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017

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May 2023 · New building, single detached house$1,189,250
4 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 632 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4042 W 28th Ave
Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary
Secondary catchmentByng Secondary
Queen Elizabeth Annex232 m
St George's School267 m
Immaculate Conception School533 m
Chaldecott Park320 m
Memorial West Park630 m

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Transit near 4042 W 28th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)5.8 km

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Magnolia ‘Galaxy’
Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 4042 W 28th 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: 9 new-building permits and 3 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 4042 W 28th Ave

What is 4042 W 28th Ave assessed at?

$4,487,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4042 W 28th Ave built?

In 1952, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 4042 W 28th Ave?

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

What can be built at 4042 W 28th Ave?

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

Is 4042 W 28th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 4042 W 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4042 W 28th 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 4042 W 28th Ave had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2023: new building ($1,189,250). More

Which schools serve 4042 W 28th Ave?

Elementary: Queen Elizabeth Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4042 W 28th Ave?

King Edward Station is 5.8 km away in a straight line.

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