796 E 23rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1931 on a 558 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 62% of the buildings on E 23rd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,716,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 558 m²
Built
1931
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What the records show for 796 E 23rd Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 558 m², 15.1 m wide and 37.1 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 1931: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,716,000, +21% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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13 new buildings and 8 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 796 E 23rd Ave

Assessed at $2,716,000 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 23rd Ave, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 91% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2021: addition or alteration, single detached house ($85,000). School catchment: Dickens Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.9 km away.

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Assessment history of 796 E 23rd Ave

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2026$2,716,000
Up 21% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Dec 2021 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$85,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 558 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 796 E 23rd Ave
Elementary catchmentDickens Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Charles Dickens Annex386 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary495 m
Charles Dickens Elementary695 m
Glen Park375 m
Prince Edward Park690 m

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Transit near 796 E 23rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.9 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 23 Ave · 8, N8164 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E King Edward Ave · 8, N8171 m
Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Fraser St · 25181 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front3 · Brandywine Red Maple, Commom Chokecherry
Ground elevation≈ 60 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 129 m

Crime near 796 E 23rd Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 13 new-building permits and 8 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 796 E 23rd Ave

What is 796 E 23rd Ave assessed at?

$2,716,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 796 E 23rd Ave built?

In 1931, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 796 E 23rd Ave?

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

What can be built at 796 E 23rd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 796 E 23rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 796 E 23rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 796 E 23rd 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. More

What building permits has 796 E 23rd Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2021: addition or alteration ($85,000). More

Which schools serve 796 E 23rd Ave?

Elementary: Dickens Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 796 E 23rd Ave?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.

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