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862 Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1951 on a 385 m² C-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 68% of the buildings on Renfrew St.

Assessed 2026

$1,294,100

Zoning

C-1

Lot

≈ 385 m²

Built

1951

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What the records show for 862 Renfrew St

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Zoned C-1

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What the record says: Lot about 385 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-1 (C).
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.

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Built 1951: 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 $1,294,100, +19% 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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17 new buildings and 11 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 862 Renfrew St

Assessed at $1,294,100 for 2026 (−32% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Renfrew St. The land is 99% of the value. School catchment: Lord Elementary and Templeton Secondary. Rupert Station is 1.9 km away.

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Assessment history of 862 Renfrew St

2026$1,294,100

Up 19% 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≈ 385 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 862 Renfrew St

Elementary catchmentLord Elementary

Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary

Notre Dame Regional Secondary171 m

Dr A R Lord Elementary443 m

Garibaldi Annex500 m

Hastings Community Park557 m

Hastings Park677 m

How catchments work

Transit near 862 Renfrew St

Nearest SkyTrain: Rupert (Millennium Line)1.9 km

Northbound Renfrew St @ Venables St · 1654 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ Venables St · 1677 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ E Georgia St · 16143 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Green Ash

Ground elevation≈ 36 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadRenfrew St, 30 m

Truck route30 m

Crime near 862 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: 17 new-building permits and 11 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2929 Parker St Aug 2025
2803 Adanac St Dec 2025
2990 Venables St Oct 2025
2998 Adanac St Apr 2026

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 862 Renfrew St

What is 862 Renfrew St assessed at?

$1,294,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 862 Renfrew St built?

In 1951, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 862 Renfrew St?

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

What can be built at 862 Renfrew St?

It is in a commercial district (C-1). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 862 Renfrew St in a floodplain?

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

Is 862 Renfrew St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 862 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 862 Renfrew St had?

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

Which schools serve 862 Renfrew St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 862 Renfrew St?

Rupert Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.

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