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1963 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1959 on a 509 m² RT-5 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 2nd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,163,600

Zoning

RT-5

Lot

≈ 509 m²

Built

1959

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What the records show for 1963 E 2nd Ave

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Zoned RT-5

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What the record says: Lot about 509 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-5 (RT).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1959: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,163,600, +22% 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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7 new buildings and 5 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1963 E 2nd Ave

Assessed at $2,163,600 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 74% of the houses on E 2nd Ave. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 80% of the lots in Grandview-Woodland. School catchment: Secord Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 760 m away.

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Assessment history of 1963 E 2nd Ave

2026$2,163,600

Up 22% 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≈ 509 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1963 E 2nd Ave

Elementary catchmentSecord Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Queen Victoria Annex234 m

Lord Nelson Elementary529 m

Lord Nelson StrongStart Centre529 m

Victoria Park355 m

McSpadden Park363 m

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Transit near 1963 E 2nd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)760 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 3rd Ave · 20, N20382 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 1st Ave · 20, N20387 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 3rd Ave · 20, N20400 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · European Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 46 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadE 1st Ave, 76 m

Crime near 1963 E 2nd 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: 7 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2105 E 3rd Ave Nov 2024
2007 E 2nd Ave Jul 2026
2066 E 1st Ave Apr 2025
1942 E 4th Ave Oct 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Grandview-Woodland, the City issued 62 new-building permits and 59 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1963 E 2nd Ave

What is 1963 E 2nd Ave assessed at?

$2,163,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1963 E 2nd Ave built?

In 1959, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 1963 E 2nd Ave?

It is zoned RT-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1963 E 2nd Ave?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-5). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1963 E 2nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1963 E 2nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1963 E 2nd 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 1963 E 2nd Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1963 E 2nd Ave?

Elementary: Secord Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1963 E 2nd Ave?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 760 m 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