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2899 Dunbar Diversion, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1950 on a 15,088 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings in Kitsilano.

Assessed 2026

$11,022,200

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 15,088 m²

Built

1950

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What the records show for 2899 Dunbar Diversion

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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 15,088 m², 145.3 m wide and 223.0 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 1950: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 28 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $11,022,200, +13% 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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On or next to an arterial road (Dunbar Diversion)

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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 2899 Dunbar Diversion

Assessed at $11,022,200 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses in Kitsilano, above 95% of them. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 100% of the lots in Kitsilano. School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2899 Dunbar Diversion

2026$11,022,200

Up 13% 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≈ 15,088 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2899 Dunbar Diversion

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary527 m

Lord Byng Secondary527 m

Bayview Community Elementary670 m

Almond Park75 m

Quadra West Park543 m

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Transit near 2899 Dunbar Diversion

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)4.9 km

Southbound Alma St @ W 12 Ave · 756 m

Northbound Alma St @ W 12 Ave · 7122 m

Northbound Dunbar Diversion @ W 14 Ave · 7125 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 9, 14, 25, 33, 99, N17

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front7 · Caucasian Maple, Japanese Maple

Ground elevation≈ 34 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 28 m

Nearest arterial roadDunbar Diversion, 4 m

Truck route4 m

Crime near 2899 Dunbar Diversion

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: 4 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kitsilano, the City issued 84 new-building permits and 63 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2899 Dunbar Diversion

What is 2899 Dunbar Diversion assessed at?

$11,022,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2899 Dunbar Diversion built?

In 1950, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2899 Dunbar Diversion?

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

What can be built at 2899 Dunbar Diversion?

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 2899 Dunbar Diversion in a floodplain?

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

Is 2899 Dunbar Diversion on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2899 Dunbar Diversion 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 2899 Dunbar Diversion had?

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

Which schools serve 2899 Dunbar Diversion?

Elementary: Queen Elizabeth Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2899 Dunbar Diversion?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 4.9 km away in a straight line.

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