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1905 W 13th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 580 m² R3-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 88% of the buildings on W 13th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,401,000

Zoning

R3-2

Lot

≈ 580 m²

Built

1912

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What the records show for 1905 W 13th Ave

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Zoned R3-2

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What the record says: Lot about 580 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R3-2 (R3).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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On the Heritage Register, category C

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Built 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,401,000, +1% 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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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1905 W 13th Ave

Assessed at $3,401,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 76% of the houses on W 13th Ave. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is larger than 88% of the lots in Kitsilano. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 2.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 1905 W 13th Ave

2026$3,401,000

Up 1% 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≈ 580 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1905 W 13th Ave

Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

Lord Tennyson Elementary259 m

Century High School419 m

St John's International424 m

Granville Park506 m

Arbutus Greenway Park516 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1905 W 13th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)2.5 km

Westbound W 12th Ave @ Cypress St · 1683 m

Eastbound W 12th Ave @ Cypress St · 1684 m

Eastbound W 12th Ave @ Arbutus St · 16270 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front7 · Basswood

Ground elevation≈ 46 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 12th Ave, 75 m

Railway line288 m

Crime near 1905 W 13th 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: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

1845 W 13th Ave Aug 2026

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 1905 W 13th Ave

What is 1905 W 13th Ave assessed at?

$3,401,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1905 W 13th Ave built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 1905 W 13th Ave?

It is zoned R3-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 1905 W 13th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1905 W 13th Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 1905 W 13th 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 1905 W 13th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1905 W 13th Ave?

Elementary: Shaughnessy Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1905 W 13th Ave?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 2.5 km away in a straight line.

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