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1957 Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1944 on a 465 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 77% of the buildings on Renfrew St.

Assessed 2026

$1,720,900

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 465 m²

Built

1944

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What the records show for 1957 Renfrew St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 465 m², 12.8 m wide and 36.5 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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Built 1944: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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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 $1,720,900, +30% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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10 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Renfrew St)

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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 1957 Renfrew St

Assessed at $1,720,900 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 63% of the houses on Renfrew St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 84% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. School catchment: Maquinna Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Renfrew Station is 910 m away.

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Assessment history of 1957 Renfrew St

2026$1,720,900

Up 30% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 465 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1957 Renfrew St

Elementary catchmentMaquinna Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Chief Maquinna Annex76 m

Chief Maquinna Elementary433 m

Chief Maquinna StrongStart Centre433 m

Kaslo Park342 m

Clinton Park577 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1957 Renfrew St

Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)910 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ E 4th Ave · 1675 m

Northbound Renfrew St @ E 3rd Ave · 16109 m

Northbound Renfrew St @ E 5th Ave · 16120 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Prairie Pride Hackberry

Ground elevation≈ 63 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadRenfrew St, 37 m

Truck route37 m

Crime near 1957 Renfrew St

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: 10 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2814 E 3rd Ave Mar 2026
2915 E 5th Ave Apr 2025
2730 E 3rd Ave Oct 2025
2987 E 5th Ave Dec 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 1957 Renfrew St

What is 1957 Renfrew St assessed at?

$1,720,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1957 Renfrew St built?

In 1944, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1951.

What is the zoning of 1957 Renfrew St?

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

What can be built at 1957 Renfrew St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 1957 Renfrew St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1957 Renfrew St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1957 Renfrew 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 1957 Renfrew St had?

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

Which schools serve 1957 Renfrew St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1957 Renfrew St?

Renfrew Station is 910 m away in a straight line.

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