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2686 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1931 on a 559 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 96% of the buildings on E 8th Ave.

Typical unit, 2026

$1,365,000

Zoning

R1-1

Strata units

2

Built

1931

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What the records show for 2686 E 8th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 559 m², 15.1 m wide and 37.3 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Combined sewer on this block

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,365,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1931

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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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About 2686 E 8th Ave

Units are assessed from $1,365,000 to $1,365,000; the typical unit is $1,365,000. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2022: new building, infill single detached house. School catchment: Maquinna Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Renfrew Station is 540 m away.

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Assessment history of 2686 E 8th Ave

Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,365,000 to $1,365,000, typical unit $1,365,000.

2026$1,365,000

Permits on this building · 2 since 2017

Mar 2022 · New building, infill single detached house$0

1 more permit in the full report

Schools and parks near 2686 E 8th Ave

Elementary catchmentMaquinna Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Vancouver Technical Secondary232 m

Chief Maquinna Annex549 m

Chief Maquinna Elementary581 m

Kaslo Park332 m

Beaconsfield Park798 m

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Transit near 2686 E 8th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)540 m

Westbound E Broadway @ Slocan St · 9, N963 m

Eastbound E Broadway @ Slocan St · 27, 9, N9106 m

Eastbound E Broadway @ Penticton St · 27, 9, 99, N9126 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 27, 99, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Crimean Linden

Ground elevation≈ 58 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadE Broadway, 74 m

SkyTrain guideway481 m

Railway line496 m

Truck route74 m

Crime near 2686 E 8th 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: 3 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2535 E Broadway Jul 2025
2728 E 7th Ave Jul 2026
2625 E 8th Ave Nov 2025

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 2686 E 8th Ave

What are the units at 2686 E 8th Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $1,365,000 to $1,365,000; the typical unit is $1,365,000.

When was 2686 E 8th Ave built?

In 1931, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 2686 E 8th Ave?

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

Is 2686 E 8th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2686 E 8th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2686 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 2686 E 8th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2022: new building. More

Which schools serve 2686 E 8th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2686 E 8th Ave?

Renfrew Station is 540 m away in a straight line.

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