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855 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 1,121 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 75% of the buildings on Kingsway.

Assessed 2026

$4,146,700

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 1,121 m²

Built

1948

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What the records show for 855 Kingsway

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 1,121 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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $4,146,700, −39% 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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7 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 855 Kingsway

Assessed at $4,146,700 for 2026 (−33% on 2025). Assessed higher than 71% of the houses on Kingsway. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Dickens Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 855 Kingsway

2026$4,146,700

Down 39% 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≈ 1,121 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 855 Kingsway

Elementary catchmentDickens Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Charles Dickens Elementary297 m

Charles Dickens Annex644 m

Florence Nightingale Elementary737 m

McAuley Park312 m

Sunnyside Park412 m

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Transit near 855 Kingsway

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.3 km

Eastbound Kingsway @ St. Catherines St · 19, N19157 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Fraser St · 19, N19209 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Windsor St · 19, N19223 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 19, N19, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 52 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 36 m

Truck route36 m

Crime near 855 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: 7 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

708 E 15th Ave Jun 2026
864 E 16th Ave Jul 2025
888 E 19th Ave Jul 2025

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 855 Kingsway

What is 855 Kingsway assessed at?

$4,146,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 855 Kingsway built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 855 Kingsway?

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

What can be built at 855 Kingsway?

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

Is 855 Kingsway in a floodplain?

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

Is 855 Kingsway on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 855 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 855 Kingsway had?

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

Which schools serve 855 Kingsway?

Elementary: Dickens Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 855 Kingsway?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary