#205 – 2885 Spruce St, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #205 at 2885 Spruce St: assessed at $541,600 in 2026. Assessed lower than 62% of the 40 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026
$541,600
Change from last year
-4%
Strata lot
16
Built
1977
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Unit #205

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Assessed 2026$541,600
Change from last year−4%
Within the buildingAssessed lower than 62% of the 40 units in the building
Strata lotLot 16, plan VAS542
Built1977
Floor, from the unit number2
Same stack, 3 units (…05)$541,600 – $555,000
Value history, 7 years
Property tax, year by year
Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017

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What the records show for the building at 2885 Spruce St

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Zoned R3-3

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What the record says
Lot about 1,739 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R3-3 (R3).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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5 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Typical unit assessed at $543,700; the building +12% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 40 units, built 1977

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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 #205 – 2885 Spruce St

A 40-unit strata building, built 1977 on a 1,739 m² R3-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 81% of the buildings on Spruce St. Units are assessed from $445,400 to $895,600; the typical unit is $543,700. 5 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($2,700,000). School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of #205 – 2885 Spruce St

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Whole building, 40 units: units are assessed from $445,400 to $895,600, typical unit $543,700.

2026$22,280,600
Up 12% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · 5 since 2017

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Oct 2025 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$2,700,000
4 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near #205 – 2885 Spruce St

Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary211 m
Blessed Sacrament School764 m
False Creek Elementary824 m
Shaughnessy Park611 m
Choklit Park621 m

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Transit near #205 – 2885 Spruce St

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)1.1 km
Southbound Oak St @ W 12 Ave · 17206 m
Eastbound W 12 Ave @ Oak St · 17268 m
Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Oak St · 33356 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 17, 33, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Norway Maple, Sycamore Maple
Ground elevation≈ 54 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 12th Ave, 79 m

Crime near #205 – 2885 Spruce St

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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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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Fairview, the City issued 7 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about #205 – 2885 Spruce St

What is #205 – 2885 Spruce St assessed at?

$541,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. Assessed lower than 62% of the 40 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #205 – 2885 Spruce St?

Strata lot 16 on strata plan VAS542.

When was #205 – 2885 Spruce St built?

In 1977, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1978.

What is the zoning of #205 – 2885 Spruce St?

It is zoned R3-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is #205 – 2885 Spruce St in a floodplain?

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

Is #205 – 2885 Spruce St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #205 – 2885 Spruce St 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has #205 – 2885 Spruce St had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration ($2,700,000). More

Which schools serve #205 – 2885 Spruce St?

Elementary: Carr Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from #205 – 2885 Spruce St?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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Other units in 2885 Spruce St

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Same stack (units ending in 05)

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