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2949 W 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1931 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 68% of the buildings on W 15th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,587,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 373 m²

Built

1931

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What the records show for 2949 W 15th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1931.
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.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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2 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1931: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Assessed at $2,587,000, +18% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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14 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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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 2949 W 15th Ave

Assessed at $2,587,000 for 2026 (+1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 26% of the houses on W 15th Ave. The land is 92% of the value. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2026: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($2,500). School catchment: Carnarvon Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2949 W 15th Ave

2026$2,587,000

Up 18% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Apr 2026 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$2,500

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The lot and zoning

Area≈ 373 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2949 W 15th Ave

Elementary catchmentCarnarvon Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

Carnarvon Community Elementary302 m

Madrona School646 m

Kitsilano Secondary705 m

Carnarvon Park265 m

Park Site on Blenheim659 m

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Transit near 2949 W 15th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)4.0 km

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Mackenzie St · 2, 33129 m

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Carnarvon St · 2, 33150 m

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Macdonald St · 33224 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 33, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 22 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 136 m

Crime near 2949 W 15th 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: 14 new-building permits and 10 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 2949 W 15th Ave

What is 2949 W 15th Ave assessed at?

$2,587,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2949 W 15th Ave built?

In 1931, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1967.

What is the zoning of 2949 W 15th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2949 W 15th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2949 W 15th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2949 W 15th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2949 W 15th 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 2949 W 15th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2026: addition or alteration ($2,500). More

Which schools serve 2949 W 15th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2949 W 15th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 4.0 km away in a straight line.

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