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2996 Venables St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 445 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Venables St.

Assessed 2026

$1,781,900

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 445 m²

Built

1912

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1912.
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.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 5 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2026 after a demolition

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $1,781,900, +26% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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23 new buildings and 13 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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About 2996 Venables St

Assessed at $1,781,900 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 55% of the houses on Venables St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 81% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. Rebuilt after a 2026 demolition. School catchment: Lord Elementary and Templeton Secondary. Rupert Station is 1.8 km away.

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Assessment history of 2996 Venables St

2026$1,781,900

Up 26% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Apr 2026 · New building, multiple dwelling$800,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 445 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2996 Venables St

Elementary catchmentLord Elementary

Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary

Notre Dame Regional Secondary291 m

Dr A R Lord Elementary415 m

Sir Matthew Begbie Elementary548 m

Hastings Community Park535 m

Hastings Park690 m

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Transit near 2996 Venables St

Nearest SkyTrain: Rupert (Millennium Line)1.8 km

Northbound Renfrew St @ Venables St · 16173 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ Venables St · 16192 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ E Georgia St · 16277 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Bowhall Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 33 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 5 m

Nearest arterial roadRenfrew St, 182 m

Crime near 2996 Venables 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: 23 new-building permits and 13 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1238 Le Roi St Sep 2025
2929 Parker St Aug 2025
1070 Le Roi St May 2026
2990 Venables St Oct 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 2996 Venables St

What is 2996 Venables St assessed at?

$1,781,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2996 Venables St built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 2996 Venables St?

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

What can be built at 2996 Venables 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 2996 Venables St in a floodplain?

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

Is 2996 Venables St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2996 Venables 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 2996 Venables St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2026: new building ($800,000). More

Which schools serve 2996 Venables St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2996 Venables St?

Rupert Station is 1.8 km away in a straight line.

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