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2608 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 252 m² R5-3 lot. Older than 76% of the buildings on Ontario St.

Assessed 2026

$1,818,000

Zoning

R5-3

Lot

≈ 252 m²

Built

1910

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What the records show for 2608 Ontario St

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Zoned R5-3

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What the record says: Lot about 252 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R5-3 (R5).
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 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 3 m of fall

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,818,000, +9% 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 2608 Ontario St

Assessed at $1,818,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 26% of the houses on Ontario St. The land is 87% of the value. The lot is smaller than 91% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 740 m away.

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Assessment history of 2608 Ontario St

2026$1,818,000

Up 9% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 252 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2608 Ontario St

Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

St Patrick Regional Secondary157 m

St Patrick's Elementary282 m

Simon Fraser Elementary579 m

Major Matthews Park189 m

Jonathan Rogers Park376 m

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Transit near 2608 Ontario St

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)740 m

Westbound E Broadway @ Ontario St · 99140 m

Westbound W Broadway @ Ontario St · 9, N9147 m

Eastbound W Broadway @ Manitoba St · 9, N9176 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 9, 19, 99, N19, N8, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Dove Or Handkerchief Tree

Ground elevation≈ 46 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadE Broadway, 129 m

Truck route129 m

Crime near 2608 Ontario St

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:

8 E Broadway Sep 2025

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 2608 Ontario St

What is 2608 Ontario St assessed at?

$1,818,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2608 Ontario St built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 2608 Ontario St?

It is zoned R5-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 2608 Ontario St in a floodplain?

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

Is 2608 Ontario St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2608 Ontario St 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 2608 Ontario St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 2608 Ontario St?

Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2608 Ontario St?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 740 m away in a straight line.

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