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156 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1912 on a 747 m² C-3A lot with a rear lane. Older than 89% of the buildings on E 8th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$10,489,000
Zoning
C-3A
Lot
≈ 747 m²
Built
1912
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What the records show for 156 E 8th Ave
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On the Heritage Register, category B
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Built 1912: ask about a buried oil tank
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2 permits on this lot since 2017
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned C-3A
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Assessed at $10,489,000, +7% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Main St)
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 156 E 8th Ave
Assessed at $10,489,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 74% of the houses on E 8th Ave. The lot is larger than 81% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2020: addition or alteration, retail store ($60,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 980 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockJan 2020 · Addition or alteration, retail store$60,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
St Patrick Regional Secondary249 m
St Patrick's Elementary422 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre539 m
Guelph Park407 m
Major Matthews Park475 m
Transit near 156 E 8th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)980 m
Northbound Main St @ E Broadway · 353 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Main St · 19, 8, N19, N872 m
Eastbound E Broadway @ Main St · 9105 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 9, 19, 99, N19, N8, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 37 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 34 m
Truck route34 m
Crime near 156 E 8th Ave
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Crime near 156 E 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: 3 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 8 E Broadway Jun 2026
- 2446 Main St May 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Mount Pleasant, the City issued 39 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 156 E 8th Ave
What is 156 E 8th Ave assessed at?
$10,489,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 156 E 8th Ave built?
In 1912, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 156 E 8th Ave?
It is zoned C-3A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 156 E 8th Ave?
It is in a commercial district (C-3A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 156 E 8th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 156 E 8th Ave on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 156 E 8th Ave had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2020: addition or alteration ($60,000). More
Which schools serve 156 E 8th Ave?
Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 156 E 8th Ave?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 980 m away in a straight line.
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