2586 Cambridge St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1913 on a 421 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 80% of the buildings on Cambridge St.

Assessed 2026
$1,738,800
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 421 m²
Built
1913
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1913.
What it means
Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
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Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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On the Heritage Register, category B

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Built 1913: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,738,800, +24% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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15 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 2586 Cambridge St

Assessed at $1,738,800 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 35% of the houses on Cambridge St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 78% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Hastings Elementary and Templeton Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2586 Cambridge St

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2026$1,738,800
Up 24% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 421 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 2586 Cambridge St

Elementary catchmentHastings Elementary
Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary
Tillicum Annex StrongStart Centre226 m
Tillicum Community Annex226 m
Hastings Community Elementary440 m
McGill Park425 m
Callister Park517 m

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Transit near 2586 Cambridge St

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)2.9 km
Eastbound McGill St @ N Penticton St · 209, 4263 m
Westbound McGill St @ N Penticton St · 209, 4271 m
Southbound N Nanaimo St @ Cambridge St · 209, 4304 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 209, 210, 211, 214

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 43 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMcgill St, 262 m

Crime near 2586 Cambridge 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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Within 300 m in the last two years: 15 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Hastings-Sunrise, the City issued 221 new-building permits and 134 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2586 Cambridge St

What is 2586 Cambridge St assessed at?

$1,738,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2586 Cambridge St built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1955.

What is the zoning of 2586 Cambridge St?

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

What can be built at 2586 Cambridge St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2586 Cambridge St in a floodplain?

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

Is 2586 Cambridge St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 2586 Cambridge 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. More

What building permits has 2586 Cambridge St had?

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

Which schools serve 2586 Cambridge St?

Elementary: Hastings Elementary. Secondary: Templeton Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2586 Cambridge St?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 2.9 km away in a straight line.

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