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1271 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1913 on a 440 m² RT-10 lot. Older than 88% of the buildings on E 28th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,907,000

Zoning

RT-10

Lot

≈ 440 m²

Built

1913

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What the records show for 1271 E 28th Ave

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Zoned RT-10

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What the record says: Lot about 440 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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On the Heritage Register, category C

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Built 1913: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,907,000, +33% 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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8 new buildings and 9 demolitions within 300 m

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1271 E 28th Ave

Assessed at $1,907,000 for 2026 (+2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 44% of the houses on E 28th Ave. The land is 90% of the value. The lot is larger than 78% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2023: addition or alteration, single detached house ($858,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.7 km away.

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Assessment history of 1271 E 28th Ave

2026$1,907,000

Up 33% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jun 2023 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$858,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 440 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1271 E 28th Ave

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Elementary169 m

Lord Selkirk Annex452 m

Charles Dickens Annex586 m

Kingcrest Park356 m

Glen Park531 m

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Transit near 1271 E 28th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.7 km

Southbound Knight St @ E 27 Ave · 22176 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 28 Ave · 22187 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 29 Ave · 22229 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 64 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 176 m

Crime near 1271 E 28th 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 9 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 1271 E 28th Ave

What is 1271 E 28th Ave assessed at?

$1,907,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1271 E 28th Ave built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 1271 E 28th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1271 E 28th 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 1271 E 28th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1271 E 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 1271 E 28th 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 1271 E 28th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2023: addition or alteration ($858,000). More

Which schools serve 1271 E 28th 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 1271 E 28th Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.

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