976 E 31st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2004 on a 339 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 84% of the buildings on E 31st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,181,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 339 m²

Built

2004

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What the records show for 976 E 31st Ave

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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What the record says: City licences: 305 active short-term rental licences in Kensington-Cedar Cottage in 2026. The City does not publish their addresses.
What it means: In Vancouver you can rent short term (Airbnb and the like) only the home you live in, with a City licence; a strata can ban it entirely. Do not count on short-term rental income from a second home.
What to do: If rental income matters, read the City’s short-term rental rules and ask about the rules for secondary suites.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,181,000, +28% since 2021

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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 976 E 31st Ave

Assessed at $2,181,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 77% of the houses on E 31st Ave. The lot is smaller than 71% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2020: new building, laneway house ($176,548). School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 976 E 31st Ave

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2026$2,181,000

Up 28% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2020 · New building, laneway house$176,548

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 339 m²

ZoningR1-1

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

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Schools and parks near 976 E 31st Ave

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Annex34 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary526 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart867 m

Grays Park122 m

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Transit near 976 E 31st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.2 km

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Windsor St · 33214 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Somerville St · 33229 m

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33370 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 33, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Japanese Dogwood

Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 218 m

Crime near 976 E 31st Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 5 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

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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 976 E 31st Ave

What is 976 E 31st Ave assessed at?

$2,181,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 976 E 31st Ave built?

In 2004, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 976 E 31st Ave?

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

What can be built at 976 E 31st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 976 E 31st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 976 E 31st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 976 E 31st 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 976 E 31st Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2020: new building ($176,548). More

Which schools serve 976 E 31st 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 976 E 31st Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

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