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854 E 23rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1979 on a 559 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 58% of the buildings on E 23rd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,918,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 559 m²

Built

1979

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What the records show for 854 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 559 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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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,918,000, +103% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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9 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 854 E 23rd Ave

Assessed at $3,918,000 for 2026 (+1% on 2025). The highest assessed house on E 23rd Ave. The lot is larger than 92% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Dickens Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.9 km away.

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Assessment history of 854 E 23rd Ave

2026$3,918,000

Up 103% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

May 2023 · New building, laneway house$233,823

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 559 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 854 E 23rd Ave

Elementary catchmentDickens Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Charles Dickens Annex289 m

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary594 m

Charles Dickens Elementary645 m

Glen Park277 m

Sunnyside Park716 m

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Transit near 854 E 23rd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.9 km

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ St. Catherines St · 25169 m

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Windsor St · 25205 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Fraser St · 25255 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 58 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 129 m

Crime near 854 E 23rd 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: 9 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

893 E 21st Ave Apr 2025
891 E 21st Ave Apr 2025
766 E 21st Ave Jul 2026
812 E 26th Ave Oct 2025

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 854 E 23rd Ave

What is 854 E 23rd Ave assessed at?

$3,918,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 854 E 23rd Ave built?

In 1979, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 854 E 23rd Ave?

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

What can be built at 854 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 854 E 23rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 854 E 23rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 854 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 854 E 23rd Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2023: new building ($233,823). More

Which schools serve 854 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 854 E 23rd Ave?

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

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