2855 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1961 on a 2,093 m² R3-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 57% of the buildings on E 1st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$7,526,200
Zoning
R3-1
Lot
≈ 2,093 m²
Built
1961
1 to check8 notes2 clear

What the records show for 2855 E 1st Ave

Note

Zoned R3-1

Free preview
What the record says
Lot about 2,093 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R3-1 (R3).
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.

The full report explains every finding like this one.

Check

Combined sewer on this block

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Note

No building permits on record since 2017

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Note

Assessed at $7,526,200, +45% since 2021

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Note

Value is almost all land

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Note

Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Note

14 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Note

On or next to an arterial road (E 1st Ave)

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Note

Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Clear

Not on the Heritage Register

Clear

Outside the City floodplain

Part of a full report: what each record says, what it means and what to do

What the full report adds to each finding

  • What the record says, with its date and number
  • What it means for a buyer
  • What to ask the seller and your realtor
  • The source of every line
See a sample report

Street view

About 2855 E 1st Ave

Assessed at $7,526,200 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 1st Ave, above 97% of them. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. School catchment: wək̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm Elementary and Templeton Secondary. Renfrew Station is 1.2 km away.

Read every record and what to do next
Each finding explained, full permit and value history, questions for the seller and a PDF for your agent.

Assessment history of 2855 E 1st Ave

Unlock
2026$7,526,200
Up 45% 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

Unlock
Area≈ 2,093 m²
ZoningR3-1
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2855 E 1st Ave

Elementary catchmentwək̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm Elementary
Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary
Chief Maquinna Annex374 m
Chief Maquinna Elementary423 m
Chief Maquinna StrongStart Centre423 m
Clinton Park395 m
Kaslo Park632 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2855 E 1st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)1.2 km
Southbound Renfrew St @ E 1st Ave · 16107 m
Northbound Renfrew St @ E 1st Ave · 16108 m
Northbound Renfrew St @ E 3rd Ave · 16229 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front9 · Austrian Pine, Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Ground elevation≈ 59 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m
Nearest arterial roadE 1st Ave, 32 m
Truck route96 m

Crime near 2855 E 1st Ave

Unlock

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Unlock

Within 300 m in the last two years: 14 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 2855 E 1st Ave

What is 2855 E 1st Ave assessed at?

$7,526,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2855 E 1st Ave built?

In 1961, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2855 E 1st Ave?

It is zoned R3-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 2855 E 1st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2855 E 1st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2855 E 1st 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 2855 E 1st Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2855 E 1st Ave?

Elementary: wək̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm Elementary. Secondary: Templeton Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2855 E 1st Ave?

Renfrew Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

Compare 2855 E 1st Ave with another address · Watch this address: email me when its records change

Other addresses on E 1st Ave

Full reportEvery record explained · PDF
 Unlock $20

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