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2745 William St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1941 on a 331 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 70% of the buildings on William St.

Assessed 2026

$1,507,600

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 331 m²

Built

1941

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What the records show for 2745 William St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1941.
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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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1941: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,507,600, +22% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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14 new buildings and 9 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 2745 William St

Assessed at $1,507,600 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 29% of the houses on William St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 86% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. School catchment: Nelson Elementary and Templeton Secondary. Renfrew Station is 1.7 km away.

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Assessment history of 2745 William St

2026$1,507,600

Up 22% 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≈ 331 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2745 William St

Elementary catchmentNelson Elementary

Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary

Garibaldi Annex199 m

SD 39 DL Elementary199 m

Notre Dame Regional Secondary242 m

Clinton Park491 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2745 William St

Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)1.7 km

Southbound Renfrew St @ William St · 16278 m

Northbound Renfrew St @ Charles St · 16304 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ Venables St · 16340 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Redbud Crabapple

Ground elevation≈ 48 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadRenfrew St, 285 m

Crime near 2745 William 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: 14 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 2745 William St

What is 2745 William St assessed at?

$1,507,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2745 William St built?

In 1941, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 2745 William St?

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

What can be built at 2745 William 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 2745 William St in a floodplain?

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

Is 2745 William St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2745 William 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 2745 William St had?

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

Which schools serve 2745 William St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2745 William St?

Renfrew Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.

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