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2855 W 45th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1982 on a 764 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on W 45th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,778,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 764 m²

Built

1982

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What the records show for 2855 W 45th Ave

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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 764 m², 20.1 m wide and 38.1 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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,778,000, +8% 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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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 2855 W 45th Ave

Assessed at $3,778,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 71% of the houses on W 45th Ave. The land is 91% of the value. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2855 W 45th Ave

2026$3,778,000

Up 8% 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≈ 764 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2855 W 45th Ave

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Kerrisdale Annex630 m

Kerrisdale Elementary636 m

Crofton House649 m

Elm Park503 m

Malkin Park567 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2855 W 45th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.8 km

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Mackenzie St · 41389 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Macdonald St · 41410 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Macdonald St · 41415 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 41

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Austrian Pine

Ground elevation≈ 55 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 2855 W 45th 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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

5936 Macdonald St Dec 2025

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 2855 W 45th Ave

What is 2855 W 45th Ave assessed at?

$3,778,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2855 W 45th Ave built?

In 1982, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2855 W 45th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2855 W 45th Ave?

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 2855 W 45th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2855 W 45th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2855 W 45th 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 2855 W 45th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2855 W 45th Ave?

Elementary: Kerrisdale Elementary. Secondary: Point Grey Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2855 W 45th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.8 km away in a straight line.

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