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7988 Laburnum St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1945 on a 683 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 72% of the buildings on Laburnum St.

Assessed 2026

$2,585,800

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 683 m²

Built

1945

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What the records show for 7988 Laburnum St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 683 m², 34.4 m wide and 36.5 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
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 1945: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,585,800, +14% 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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9 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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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 7988 Laburnum St

Assessed at $2,585,800 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 18% of the houses on Laburnum St. The land is 99% of the value. School catchment: McKechnie Elementary and Magee Secondary. Templeton Station is 1.9 km away.

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Assessment history of 7988 Laburnum St

2026$2,585,800

Up 14% 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≈ 683 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 7988 Laburnum St

Elementary catchmentMcKechnie Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Dr R E McKechnie Elementary539 m

Vancouver Hebrew Academy687 m

Vancouver Montessori School758 m

Riverview Park259 m

Arbutus Park489 m

How catchments work

Transit near 7988 Laburnum St

Nearest SkyTrain: Templeton (Canada Line)1.9 km

Southbound Angus Dr @ W 63 Ave · 16137 m

Northbound Angus Dr @ W 64 Ave · 16143 m

Northbound Angus Dr @ W 61 Ave · 16281 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Akebono Flowering Cherry, London Plane Tree

Ground elevation≈ 22 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadSw Marine Dr, 146 m

Railway line235 m

Truck route146 m

Crime near 7988 Laburnum St

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: 9 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kerrisdale, the City issued 137 new-building permits and 72 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 7988 Laburnum St

What is 7988 Laburnum St assessed at?

$2,585,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 7988 Laburnum St built?

In 1945, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 7988 Laburnum St?

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

What can be built at 7988 Laburnum St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 7988 Laburnum St in a floodplain?

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

Is 7988 Laburnum St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 7988 Laburnum St 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 7988 Laburnum St had?

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

Which schools serve 7988 Laburnum St?

Elementary: McKechnie Elementary. Secondary: Magee Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 7988 Laburnum St?

Templeton Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.

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