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1956 E 13th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1919 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 75% of the buildings on E 13th Ave.

Typical unit, 2026

$1,538,000

Zoning

R1-1

Strata units

2

Built

1919

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1919.
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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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,538,000

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1919

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8 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 1956 E 13th Ave

Units are assessed from $1,538,000 to $1,538,000; the typical unit is $1,538,000. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Secord Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 560 m away.

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Assessment history of 1956 E 13th Ave

Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,538,000 to $1,538,000, typical unit $1,538,000.

2026$1,538,000

Permits on this building · 3 since 2017

Nov 2022 · New building, duplex$702,000

2 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near 1956 E 13th Ave

Elementary catchmentSecord Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Stratford Hall354 m

Laura Secord Elementary502 m

St Joseph's567 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park335 m

Clark Park570 m

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Transit near 1956 E 13th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)560 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 14 Ave · 20, N20363 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 14 Ave · 20, N20388 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 12 Ave · 20, N20390 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 32 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Dr, 87 m

SkyTrain guideway294 m

Railway line285 m

Crime near 1956 E 13th Ave

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: 8 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1956 E 13th Ave

What are the units at 1956 E 13th Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $1,538,000 to $1,538,000; the typical unit is $1,538,000.

When was 1956 E 13th Ave built?

In 1919, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 1956 E 13th Ave?

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

Is 1956 E 13th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1956 E 13th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1956 E 13th Ave 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 1956 E 13th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2022: new building ($702,000). More

Which schools serve 1956 E 13th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1956 E 13th Ave?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 560 m away in a straight line.

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