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#W209 – 488 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #W209 at 488 Kingsway: assessed at $508,000 in 2026. Assessed higher than 59% of the 47 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026

$508,000

Change from last year

-3%

Strata lot

23

Built

1995

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Unit #W209

Assessed 2026$508,000

Change from last year−3%

Within the buildingAssessed higher than 59% of the 47 units in the building

Strata lotLot 23, plan LMS2109

Built1995

Value history, 7 years

Property tax, year by year

Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017

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What the records show for the building at 488 Kingsway

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 2,865 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (C).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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6 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Typical unit assessed at $487,000; the building +3% since 2021

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Strata from 1995: envelope repairs permitted in 2026

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On or next to an arterial road (Kingsway)

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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 #W209 – 488 Kingsway

A 47-unit strata building, built 1995 on a 2,865 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Kingsway. Units are assessed from $51,400 to $674,000; the typical unit is $487,000. 6 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2026: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($4,860,000). School catchment: Nightingale Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.4 km away.

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Assessment history of #W209 – 488 Kingsway

Whole building, 47 units: units are assessed from $51,400 to $674,000, typical unit $487,000.

2026$23,606,000

Up 3% since 2021

Permits on this building · 6 since 2017

Feb 2026 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$4,860,000

5 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near #W209 – 488 Kingsway

Elementary catchmentNightingale Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Florence Nightingale Elementary262 m

Florence Nightingale StrongStart Centre262 m

St Patrick's Elementary683 m

Robson Park141 m

McAuley Park271 m

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Transit near #W209 – 488 Kingsway

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.4 km

Westbound Kingsway @ St. George St · 19, N1951 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Carolina St · 19, N1993 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ E 13 Ave · 19, N19193 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 19, N19, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 52 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m

Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 29 m

Truck route29 m

Crime near #W209 – 488 Kingsway

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Mount Pleasant, the City issued 38 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about #W209 – 488 Kingsway

What is #W209 – 488 Kingsway assessed at?

$508,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. Assessed higher than 59% of the 47 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #W209 – 488 Kingsway?

Strata lot 23 on strata plan LMS2109.

When was #W209 – 488 Kingsway built?

In 1995, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #W209 – 488 Kingsway?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is #W209 – 488 Kingsway in a floodplain?

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

Is #W209 – 488 Kingsway on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #W209 – 488 Kingsway 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has #W209 – 488 Kingsway had?

The City has issued 6 permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2026: addition or alteration ($4,860,000). More

Which schools serve #W209 – 488 Kingsway?

Elementary: Nightingale Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from #W209 – 488 Kingsway?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.

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Other units in 488 Kingsway

Units in the building

Strata lot 120 $51,400
Strata lot 121 $67,700
#W201 $480,000
#W202 $381,200
#W203 $584,000
#W204 $468,000
#W205 $476,000
#W206 $609,000
#W207 $607,000
#W208 $606,000
#W210 $505,000
#W211 $519,000

All 47 units in the building

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary