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2226 Vanness Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1955 on a 650 m² R1-1 lot. Built in the same years as many buildings on Vanness Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,249,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 650 m²

Built

1955

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What the records show for 2226 Vanness Ave

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

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What the record says: Lot about 650 m², 15.2 m wide and 47.4 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 1955: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,249,000, +130% since 2021

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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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SkyTrain guideway about 46 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 2226 Vanness Ave

Assessed at $3,249,000 for 2026 (+37% on 2025). The highest assessed house on Vanness Ave. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Norquay Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 310 m away.

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Assessment history of 2226 Vanness Ave

2026$3,249,000

Up 130% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Sep 2023 · New building, single detached house with suite$1,156,420

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 650 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2226 Vanness Ave

Elementary catchmentNorquay Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Gladstone Secondary244 m

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary597 m

Lord Selkirk Elementary667 m

Brewers Park521 m

General Brock Park531 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2226 Vanness Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)310 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 25, 7235 m

Nanaimo Station bus loop · 7, 25271 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 7300 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 20, 25, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 54 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 231 m

SkyTrain guideway46 m

Crime near 2226 Vanness 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: 7 new-building permits and 5 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 2226 Vanness Ave

What is 2226 Vanness Ave assessed at?

$3,249,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2226 Vanness Ave built?

In 1955, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2226 Vanness Ave?

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

What can be built at 2226 Vanness 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 2226 Vanness Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2226 Vanness Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2226 Vanness 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 2226 Vanness Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2023: new building ($1,156,420). More

Which schools serve 2226 Vanness Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2226 Vanness Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 310 m away in a straight line.

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