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156 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1938 on a 1,073 m² I-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 96% of the buildings on W 2nd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$7,426,000
Zoning
I-1
Lot
≈ 1,073 m²
Built
1938
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What the records show for 156 W 2nd Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned I-1
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Assessed at $7,426,000, −20% 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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On or next to an arterial road (W 2nd Ave)
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Railway line about 148 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 156 W 2nd Ave
Assessed at $7,426,000 for 2026 (−42% on 2025). Assessed higher than 35% of the houses on W 2nd Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 85% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Olympic Village Station is 590 m away.
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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 156 W 2nd Ave
Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
St Patrick Regional Secondary931 m
Columbia College987 m
Hinge Park275 m
Habitat Island410 m
Transit near 156 W 2nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Olympic Village (Canada Line)590 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Manitoba St · 8492 m
Eastbound W 2nd Ave @ Columbia St · 84120 m
Eastbound E 2nd Ave @ Ontario St · 84286 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 84
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Columnar Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 2nd Ave, 36 m
Railway line148 m
Truck route36 m
Crime near 156 W 2nd Ave
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Crime near 156 W 2nd 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 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 110 W 4th Ave May 2025
- 5 W 2nd Ave Mar 2025
- 218 W 5th Ave Oct 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 W 2nd Ave
What is 156 W 2nd Ave assessed at?
$7,426,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 156 W 2nd Ave built?
In 1938, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 156 W 2nd Ave?
It is zoned I-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 156 W 2nd Ave?
It is in a industrial district (I-1). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 156 W 2nd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 156 W 2nd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 156 W 2nd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 156 W 2nd 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 W 2nd Ave?
Olympic Village Station is 590 m away in a straight line.
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