#305 – 1688 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #305 at 1688 E 8th Ave: assessed at $477,000 in 2026. Assessed lower than 96% of the 24 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026
$477,000
Change from last year
-4%
Strata lot
15
Built
1997
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Unit #305

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Assessed 2026$477,000
Change from last year−4%
Within the buildingAssessed lower than 96% of the 24 units in the building
Strata lotLot 15, plan LMS2885
Built1997
Floor, from the unit number3
Same stack, 3 units (…05)$473,000 – $489,000
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 1688 E 8th Ave

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Zoned C-3A

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What the record says
Lot about 906 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-3A (C).
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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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Strata from 1997: no envelope repair permit since 2017

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $620,000; the building +11% since 2021

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SkyTrain guideway about 66 m away

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Railway line about 61 m away

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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 #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave

A 24-unit strata building, built 1997 on a 906 m² C-3A lot with a rear lane. Newer than 72% of the buildings on E 8th Ave. Units are assessed from $473,000 to $755,000; the typical unit is $620,000. School catchment: ¿uuqinak’uuh Grandview Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 120 m away.

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Assessment history of #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave

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Whole building, 24 units: units are assessed from $473,000 to $755,000, typical unit $620,000.

2026$14,748,000
Up 11% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · none since 2017

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

Schools and parks near #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave
Elementary catchment¿uuqinak’uuh Grandview Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
Queen Alexandra Elementary417 m
Queen Alexandra StrongStart Centre417 m
Grandview Elementary466 m
W.C. Shelly Park187 m
McSpadden Park433 m

How catchments work

Transit near #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)120 m
Southbound Commercial Dr @ N Grandview Hwy · 20, N2048 m
Commercial-Broadway Station bus loop · 9, 20, 99, N20, N958 m
Northbound Commercial Dr @ N Grandview Hwy · 9980 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 20, 99, N20, N9

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front3 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Ground elevation≈ 33 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m
Nearest arterial roadCommercial Dr, 44 m
SkyTrain guideway66 m
Railway line61 m
Truck route66 m

Crime near #305 – 1688 E 8th 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: 2 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

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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 #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave

What is #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave assessed at?

$477,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. Assessed lower than 96% of the 24 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave?

Strata lot 15 on strata plan LMS2885.

When was #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave built?

In 1997, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave?

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

Is #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #305 – 1688 E 8th 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave?

Elementary: ¿uuqinak’uuh Grandview Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from #305 – 1688 E 8th Ave?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 120 m away in a straight line.

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Other units in 1688 E 8th Ave

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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