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916 E 26th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1989 on a 507 m² R1-1 lot. Newer than 60% of the buildings on E 26th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,371,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 507 m²

Built

1989

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What the records show for 916 E 26th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 507 m², 13.9 m wide and 36.5 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,371,000, +24% 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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10 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 916 E 26th Ave

Assessed at $2,371,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 80% of the houses on E 26th Ave. The land is 91% of the value. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2018: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($15,000). School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 2.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 916 E 26th Ave

2026$2,371,000

Up 24% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Apr 2018 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$15,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 507 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 916 E 26th Ave

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Charles Dickens Annex368 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex605 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary631 m

Glen Park305 m

Grays Park694 m

How catchments work

Transit near 916 E 26th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)2.1 km

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ St. Catherines St · 25127 m

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Windsor St · 25157 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Glen Dr · 25308 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Lavallei Hybrid Hawthorn, Thornless Honeylocust

Ground elevation≈ 62 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 134 m

Crime near 916 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: 10 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 916 E 26th Ave

What is 916 E 26th Ave assessed at?

$2,371,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 916 E 26th Ave built?

In 1989, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 916 E 26th Ave?

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

What can be built at 916 E 26th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 916 E 26th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 916 E 26th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 916 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 916 E 26th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2018: addition or alteration ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 916 E 26th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 916 E 26th Ave?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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