2485 W 14th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1913 on a 579 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 86% of the buildings on W 14th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,493,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 579 m²
Built
1913
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1913.
What it means
Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
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Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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

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On the Heritage Register, category B

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Built 1913: ask about a buried oil tank

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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 $3,493,000, +11% since 2021

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5 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 2485 W 14th Ave

Assessed at $3,493,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 81% of the houses on W 14th Ave. The land is 89% of the value. The lot is larger than 85% of the lots in Kitsilano. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Carnarvon Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2485 W 14th Ave

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2026$3,493,000
Up 11% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 579 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2485 W 14th Ave
Elementary catchmentCarnarvon Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Kitsilano Secondary366 m
Fraser Academy495 m
Madrona School529 m
Connaught Park317 m
Rosemary Brown Park427 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2485 W 14th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)3.3 km
Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Trafalgar St · 33291 m
Westbound W 16 Ave @ Trafalgar St · 33308 m
Westbound W 16 Ave @ Vine St · 33361 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 33

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Common Horsechestnut
Ground elevation≈ 34 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 12th Ave, 182 m

Crime near 2485 W 14th Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 5 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

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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 2485 W 14th Ave

What is 2485 W 14th Ave assessed at?

$3,493,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2485 W 14th Ave built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 2485 W 14th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2485 W 14th Ave?

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

Is 2485 W 14th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2485 W 14th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2485 W 14th 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 2485 W 14th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2485 W 14th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2485 W 14th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 3.3 km away in a straight line.

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