2985 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2010 on a 560 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 86% of the buildings on E 8th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,206,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 560 m²
Built
2010
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What the records show for 2985 E 8th Ave

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13 new buildings and 13 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says
Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 2480 RENFREW STREET, $76,634,000.
What it means
The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), borderline

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Steep lot: about 8 m of fall

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,206,000, +26% since 2021

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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 2985 E 8th Ave

Assessed at $3,206,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). The highest assessed house on E 8th Ave. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. School catchment: Maquinna Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Renfrew Station is 530 m away.

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Assessment history of 2985 E 8th Ave

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2026$3,206,000
Up 26% 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≈ 560 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 2985 E 8th Ave
Elementary catchmentMaquinna Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
Chief Maquinna Annex427 m
Vancouver Technical Secondary727 m
Thunderbird StrongStart Centre736 m
Kaslo Park310 m
Sunrise Park633 m

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Transit near 2985 E 8th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)530 m
Westbound E Broadway @ Nootka St · 9, N9162 m
Northbound Renfrew St @ E Broadway · 16185 m
Southbound Renfrew St @ E 8th Ave · 16189 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 16, 27, 99, N9

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Aristocrat Pear
Ground elevation≈ 58 m above sea level
Slope across the lotSteep, about 8 m
Nearest arterial roadE Broadway, 140 m
SkyTrain guideway421 m
Railway line433 m
Truck route140 m

Crime near 2985 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: 13 new-building permits and 13 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 2985 E 8th Ave

What is 2985 E 8th Ave assessed at?

$3,206,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2985 E 8th Ave built?

In 2010, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2011.

What is the zoning of 2985 E 8th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2985 E 8th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2985 E 8th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2985 E 8th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2985 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. More

What building permits has 2985 E 8th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2985 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 2985 E 8th Ave?

Renfrew Station is 530 m away in a straight line.

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