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2609 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1932 on a 341 m² RT-8 lot. Older than 65% of the buildings on W 8th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,047,000

Zoning

RT-8

Lot

≈ 341 m²

Built

1932

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What the records show for 2609 W 8th Ave

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Zoned RT-8

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What the record says: Lot about 341 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-8 (RT).
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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Built 1932: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,047,000, +39% since 2021

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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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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 2609 W 8th Ave

Assessed at $3,047,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 86% of the houses on W 8th Ave. The lot is smaller than 77% of the lots in Kitsilano. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Gordon Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2609 W 8th Ave

2026$3,047,000

Up 39% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Aug 2023 · New building, single detached house with suite$469,750

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 341 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2609 W 8th Ave

Elementary catchmentGordon Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

Madrona School195 m

Kitsilano Secondary307 m

General Gordon Elementary405 m

Connaught Park517 m

Tatlow Park628 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2609 W 8th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)3.3 km

Westbound W Broadway @ Trafalgar St · 9, N17121 m

Eastbound W Broadway @ Trafalgar St · 9, N17159 m

Westbound W Broadway @ Macdonald St · 99205 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 7, 9, 14, 44, 84, 99, N17, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 21 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW Broadway, 131 m

Truck route131 m

Crime near 2609 W 8th 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:

2532 W 5th Ave Jul 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 2609 W 8th Ave

What is 2609 W 8th Ave assessed at?

$3,047,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2609 W 8th Ave built?

In 1932, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 2609 W 8th Ave?

It is zoned RT-8 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 2609 W 8th Ave?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-8). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 2609 W 8th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2609 W 8th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2609 W 8th 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 2609 W 8th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2023: new building ($469,750). More

Which schools serve 2609 W 8th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2609 W 8th Ave?

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

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