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987 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1928 on a 586 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 82% of the buildings on E 28th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,342,200

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 586 m²

Built

1928

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What the records show for 987 E 28th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 586 m², 12.6 m wide and 46.5 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 1928: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,342,200, +29% 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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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 987 E 28th Ave

Assessed at $2,342,200 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 82% of the houses on E 28th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 987 E 28th Ave

2026$2,342,200

Up 29% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 586 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 987 E 28th Ave

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Annex420 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary484 m

Charles Dickens Annex516 m

Glen Park446 m

Grays Park510 m

How catchments work

Transit near 987 E 28th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.1 km

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ St. Catherines St · 25319 m

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Windsor St · 25327 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Glen Dr · 25376 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn

Ground elevation≈ 68 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 987 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: 9 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 987 E 28th Ave

What is 987 E 28th Ave assessed at?

$2,342,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 987 E 28th Ave built?

In 1928, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 987 E 28th Ave?

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

What can be built at 987 E 28th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 987 E 28th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 987 E 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 987 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 987 E 28th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 987 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 987 E 28th Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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