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1948 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1912 on a 278 m² R3-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 67% of the buildings on W 2nd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,086,400
Zoning
R3-3
Lot
≈ 278 m²
Built
1912
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What the records show for 1948 W 2nd Ave
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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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Zoned R3-3
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Assessed at $2,086,400, +10% 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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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1948 W 2nd Ave
Assessed at $2,086,400 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 2nd Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Kitsilano. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2026: addition or alteration, single detached house ($2,800). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.0 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockMay 2026 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$2,800
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 1948 W 2nd Ave
Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Henry Hudson Elementary303 m
St Augustine's584 m
St John's International616 m
Seaforth Peace Park317 m
Delamont Park481 m
Transit near 1948 W 2nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)2.0 km
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Maple St · 14, 4, 7175 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Maple St · 14, 4, 7204 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Burrard St · 14, 4, 7, 84247 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 7, 14, 44, 84, N22
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 11 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 162 m
Railway line332 m
Crime near 1948 W 2nd Ave
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Crime near 1948 W 2nd Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 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 Kitsilano, the City issued 82 new-building permits and 62 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1948 W 2nd Ave
What is 1948 W 2nd Ave assessed at?
$2,086,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1948 W 2nd Ave built?
In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.
What is the zoning of 1948 W 2nd Ave?
It is zoned R3-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 1948 W 2nd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1948 W 2nd Ave on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1948 W 2nd Ave had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2026: addition or alteration ($2,800). More
Which schools serve 1948 W 2nd Ave?
Elementary: Hudson Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1948 W 2nd Ave?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.
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