2597 Oxford St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1946 on a 421 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 57% of the buildings on Oxford St.

Assessed 2026
$1,826,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 421 m²
Built
1946
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1946.
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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Built 1946: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,826,000, +21% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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14 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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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 2597 Oxford St

Assessed at $1,826,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 63% of the houses on Oxford St. The land is 92% of the value. The lot is larger than 78% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($4,500). School catchment: Hastings Elementary and Templeton Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2597 Oxford St

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2026$1,826,000
Up 21% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jul 2018 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$4,500

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 421 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 2597 Oxford St
Elementary catchmentHastings Elementary
Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary
Tillicum Annex StrongStart Centre246 m
Tillicum Community Annex246 m
Hastings Community Elementary389 m
McGill Park469 m
Callister Park500 m

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Transit near 2597 Oxford St
Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)2.9 km
Eastbound McGill St @ N Penticton St · 209, 4305 m
Northbound N Nanaimo St @ Dundas St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4313 m
Westbound McGill St @ N Penticton St · 209, 4319 m

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

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front3 · Common Horsechestnut, Ukon Japanese Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 46 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 2597 Oxford 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: 14 new-building permits and 6 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 2597 Oxford St

What is 2597 Oxford St assessed at?

$1,826,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2597 Oxford St built?

In 1946, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1994.

What is the zoning of 2597 Oxford St?

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

What can be built at 2597 Oxford 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 2597 Oxford St in a floodplain?

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

Is 2597 Oxford St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2597 Oxford 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 2597 Oxford St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: addition or alteration ($4,500). More

Which schools serve 2597 Oxford St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2597 Oxford St?

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

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