786 E King Edward Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1902 on a 445 m² R1-1 lot. The oldest building on E King Edward Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,215,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 445 m²

Built

1902

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What the records show for 786 E King Edward Ave

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On the Heritage Register, category B, designated

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

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What the record says: Lot about 445 m², 18.9 m wide and 23.6 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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Built 1902: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,215,000, +17% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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12 new buildings and 9 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (E King Edward Ave)

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 786 E King Edward Ave

Assessed at $2,215,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E King Edward Ave, above 91% of them. The lot is larger than 80% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 786 E King Edward Ave

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2026$2,215,000

Up 17% 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

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Area≈ 445 m²

ZoningR1-1

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 786 E King Edward Ave

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Charles Dickens Annex437 m

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary514 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex752 m

Glen Park401 m

Prince Edward Park748 m

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Transit near 786 E King Edward Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)2.0 km

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Fraser St · 25117 m

Northbound Fraser St @ E King Edward Ave · 8, N8156 m

Southbound Fraser St @ E King Edward Ave · 8, N8162 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 62 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 24 m

Crime near 786 E King Edward 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: 12 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 786 E King Edward Ave

What is 786 E King Edward Ave assessed at?

$2,215,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 786 E King Edward Ave built?

In 1902, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 786 E King Edward Ave?

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

What can be built at 786 E King Edward 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 786 E King Edward Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 786 E King Edward Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 786 E King Edward 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 786 E King Edward Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 786 E King Edward 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 786 E King Edward Ave?

King Edward Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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