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1896 Stainsbury Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 260 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 69% of the buildings on Stainsbury Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,394,700

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 260 m²

Built

1912

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What the records show for 1896 Stainsbury Ave

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 260 m², 13.9 m wide and 21.5 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 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,394,700, +21% 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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SkyTrain guideway about 131 m away

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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 1896 Stainsbury Ave

Assessed at $1,394,700 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 47% of the houses on Stainsbury Ave. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is smaller than 97% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2018: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($163,400). School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 890 m away.

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Assessment history of 1896 Stainsbury Ave

2026$1,394,700

Up 21% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Aug 2018 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$163,400

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 260 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1896 Stainsbury Ave

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Selkirk Elementary281 m

Lord Selkirk StrongStart Centre281 m

Tyee Elementary538 m

Brewers Park460 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park558 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1896 Stainsbury Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)890 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ Victoria Diversion · 20, N20117 m

Northbound Victoria Diversion @ Victoria Dr · 20, N20164 m

Northbound Victoria Dr @ E 22 Ave · 20, N20200 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pin Oak

Ground elevation≈ 49 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Dr, 116 m

SkyTrain guideway131 m

Truck route116 m

Crime near 1896 Stainsbury Ave

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: 3 new-building permits and 3 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 1896 Stainsbury Ave

What is 1896 Stainsbury Ave assessed at?

$1,394,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1896 Stainsbury Ave built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2000.

What is the zoning of 1896 Stainsbury Ave?

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

What can be built at 1896 Stainsbury Ave?

The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 1896 Stainsbury Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1896 Stainsbury Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1896 Stainsbury 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 1896 Stainsbury Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2018: addition or alteration ($163,400). More

Which schools serve 1896 Stainsbury Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1896 Stainsbury Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 890 m away in a straight line.

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