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856 W 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1926 on a 263 m² R3-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 83% of the buildings on W 15th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$1,089,700
Zoning
R3-3
Lot
≈ 263 m²
Built
1926
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What the records show for 856 W 15th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned R3-3
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Assessed at $1,089,700, −33% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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6 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 856 W 15th Ave
Assessed at $1,089,700 for 2026 (−20% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 15th Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 96% of the lots in Fairview. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 840 m away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 856 W 15th Ave
Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Blessed Sacrament School295 m
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary520 m
Edith Cavell Elementary678 m
Heather Park348 m
Douglas Park568 m
Transit near 856 W 15th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)840 m
Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Willow St · 33139 m
Westbound W 16 Ave @ Heather St · 33212 m
Westbound W 16 Ave @ Oak St · 33265 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 33
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Crimean Linden
Ground elevation≈ 49 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 54 m
Crime near 856 W 15th Ave
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Crime near 856 W 15th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 6 new-building permits and 8 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 3380 Laurel St Jul 2025
- 755 W 18th Ave Oct 2025
- 950 W 17th Ave Dec 2024
- 888 W 17th Ave May 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Fairview, the City issued 6 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 856 W 15th Ave
What is 856 W 15th Ave assessed at?
$1,089,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 856 W 15th Ave built?
In 1926, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.
What is the zoning of 856 W 15th Ave?
It is zoned R3-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 856 W 15th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 856 W 15th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 856 W 15th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 856 W 15th Ave?
Elementary: Carr Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 856 W 15th Ave?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 840 m away in a straight line.
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