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1439 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 182 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 75% of the buildings on Kingsway.

Assessed 2026

$712,900

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 182 m²

Built

1948

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What the records show for 1439 Kingsway

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 182 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (C).
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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Built 1948: 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 $712,900, −36% 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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On or next to an arterial road (Kingsway)

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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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About 1439 Kingsway

Assessed at $712,900 for 2026 (−30% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Kingsway. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is smaller than 100% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.4 km away.

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Assessment history of 1439 Kingsway

2026$712,900

Down 36% 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≈ 182 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1439 Kingsway

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tyee Elementary419 m

Lord Selkirk Elementary422 m

Lord Selkirk StrongStart Centre422 m

Kingcrest Park262 m

Glen Park582 m

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Transit near 1439 Kingsway

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.4 km

Eastbound Kingsway @ Knight St · 19, N1950 m

Northbound Knight St @ Kingsway · 2281 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 23 Ave · 22106 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 22, 25, N19

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Dawyck'S Beech, Bowhall Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 57 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 26 m

Truck route26 m

Crime near 1439 Kingsway

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: 0 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

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 1439 Kingsway

What is 1439 Kingsway assessed at?

$712,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1439 Kingsway built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1955.

What is the zoning of 1439 Kingsway?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1439 Kingsway?

It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1439 Kingsway in a floodplain?

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

Is 1439 Kingsway on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1439 Kingsway 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 1439 Kingsway had?

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

Which schools serve 1439 Kingsway?

Elementary: Selkirk Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1439 Kingsway?

Nanaimo Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.

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