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2890 W 47th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1942 on a 983 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 68% of the buildings on W 47th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$5,418,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 983 m²

Built

1942

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What the records show for 2890 W 47th 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 983 m², 22.5 m wide and 43.7 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 1942: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 5 m of fall

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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 $5,418,000, +4% since 2021

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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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About 2890 W 47th Ave

Assessed at $5,418,000 for 2026 (−15% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 47th Ave, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 73% of the lots in Kerrisdale. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2020: addition or alteration, single detached house ($500,000). School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2890 W 47th Ave

2026$5,418,000

Up 4% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jan 2020 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$500,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 983 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2890 W 47th Ave

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Kerrisdale Annex676 m

Crofton House726 m

Kerrisdale Elementary827 m

McCleery Park493 m

Malkin Park583 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2890 W 47th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)3.9 km

Eastbound W 49 Ave @ McCleery St · 49234 m

Westbound W 49 Ave @ Macdonald St · 49247 m

Westbound SW Marine Dr @ Carnarvon St · 49289 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 49

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 35 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 5 m

Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 190 m

Crime near 2890 W 47th 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: 0 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

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 2890 W 47th Ave

What is 2890 W 47th Ave assessed at?

$5,418,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2890 W 47th Ave built?

In 1942, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2013.

What is the zoning of 2890 W 47th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2890 W 47th 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 2890 W 47th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2890 W 47th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2890 W 47th 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 2890 W 47th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2020: addition or alteration ($500,000). More

Which schools serve 2890 W 47th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2890 W 47th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 3.9 km away in a straight line.

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