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1595 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1936 on a 1,433 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 87% of the buildings on Kingsway.

Assessed 2026

$11,365,000

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 1,433 m²

Built

1936

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What the records show for 1595 Kingsway

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 1,433 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 1936: 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 $11,365,000, +20% since 2021

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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 1595 Kingsway

Assessed at $11,365,000 for 2026 (+3% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Kingsway, above 95% of them. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 1595 Kingsway

2026$11,365,000

Up 20% 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≈ 1,433 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1595 Kingsway

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Selkirk Elementary239 m

Lord Selkirk StrongStart Centre239 m

Lord Selkirk Annex357 m

Kingcrest Park240 m

Brewers Park394 m

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Transit near 1595 Kingsway

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.2 km

Eastbound Kingsway @ Dumfries St · 19, N1992 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Dumfries St · 19, N1995 m

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Kingsway · 25103 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 58 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 25 m

Truck route25 m

Crime near 1595 Kingsway

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

Rezoning and development 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 1595 Kingsway

What is 1595 Kingsway assessed at?

$11,365,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1595 Kingsway built?

In 1936, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 1595 Kingsway?

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

What can be built at 1595 Kingsway?

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

Is 1595 Kingsway in a floodplain?

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

Is 1595 Kingsway on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1595 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 1595 Kingsway had?

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

Which schools serve 1595 Kingsway?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1595 Kingsway?

Nanaimo Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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