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1542 E 26th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1942 on a 441 m² RT-10 lot with a rear lane. Older than 70% of the buildings on E 26th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,767,300

Zoning

RT-10

Lot

≈ 441 m²

Built

1942

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What the records show for 1542 E 26th Ave

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Zoned RT-10

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What the record says: Lot about 441 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-10 (RT).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1942: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,767,300, +23% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 1542 E 26th Ave

Assessed at $1,767,300 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 30% of the houses on E 26th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 79% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2019: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($95,000). School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 1542 E 26th Ave

2026$1,767,300

Up 23% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Dec 2019 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$95,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 441 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1542 E 26th Ave

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Selkirk Annex254 m

Lord Selkirk Elementary363 m

Lord Selkirk StrongStart Centre363 m

Kingcrest Park134 m

Brewers Park463 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1542 E 26th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.2 km

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Kingsway · 25109 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Dumfries St · 19, N19119 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Perry St · 19, 25, N19139 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 22, 25, N19

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Golden Weeping Willow

Ground elevation≈ 62 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 96 m

Truck route103 m

Crime near 1542 E 26th 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: 1 new-building permit and 0 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

4257 Knight St Mar 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 1542 E 26th Ave

What is 1542 E 26th Ave assessed at?

$1,767,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1542 E 26th Ave built?

In 1942, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1542 E 26th Ave?

It is zoned RT-10 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1542 E 26th Ave?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-10). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1542 E 26th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1542 E 26th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1542 E 26th 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 1542 E 26th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2019: addition or alteration ($95,000). More

Which schools serve 1542 E 26th Ave?

Elementary: Selkirk Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1542 E 26th Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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