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2890 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1912 on a 263 m² RT-7 lot with a rear lane. Older than 87% of the buildings on W 8th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$1,900,000
Zoning
RT-7
Lot
≈ 263 m²
Built
1912
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What the records show for 2890 W 8th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned RT-7
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Assessed at $1,900,000, +6% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 2890 W 8th Ave
Assessed at $1,900,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 8th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 92% of the lots in Kitsilano. School catchment: Gordon Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 2890 W 8th Ave
Elementary catchmentGordon Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
General Gordon Elementary145 m
Madrona School330 m
Kitsilano Secondary530 m
Tatlow Park596 m
Volunteer Park772 m
Transit near 2890 W 8th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)3.7 km
Eastbound W Broadway @ Bayswater St · 14, 9, N1786 m
Westbound W Broadway @ Macdonald St · 14, 9, N17111 m
Westbound W Broadway @ Bayswater St · 14, 9, N17125 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 9, 14, 99, N17, N22
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 19 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW Broadway, 68 m
Truck route68 m
Crime near 2890 W 8th Ave
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Crime near 2890 W 8th 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: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.
New buildings nearby:
- 2906 W 11th Ave Jul 2025
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 2890 W 8th Ave
What is 2890 W 8th Ave assessed at?
$1,900,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 2890 W 8th Ave built?
In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 2890 W 8th Ave?
It is zoned RT-7 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 2890 W 8th Ave?
It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-7). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 2890 W 8th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 2890 W 8th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 2890 W 8th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 2890 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 2890 W 8th Ave?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 3.7 km away in a straight line.
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