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42 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1969 on a 468 m² I-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 71% of the buildings on W 8th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$6,175,000
Zoning
I-1
Lot
≈ 468 m²
Built
1969
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What the records show for 42 W 8th Ave
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Zoned I-1
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Assessed at $6,175,000, +7% since 2021
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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 42 W 8th Ave
Assessed at $6,175,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on W 8th Ave. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2026: addition or alteration, club ($400,200). School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 650 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockJan 2026 · Addition or alteration, club$400,200
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 Secondary338 m
St Patrick's Elementary490 m
Simon Fraser Elementary726 m
Jonathan Rogers Park186 m
Major Matthews Park237 m
Transit near 42 W 8th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)650 m
Westbound W Broadway @ Ontario St · 9, N966 m
Eastbound W Broadway @ Manitoba St · 9, N970 m
Westbound E Broadway @ Ontario St · 99103 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 9, 19, 99, N19, N8, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Ground elevation≈ 26 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadW Broadway, 56 m
Truck route56 m
Crime near 42 W 8th Ave
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Crime near 42 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:
- 8 E Broadway Jun 2026
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 42 W 8th Ave
What is 42 W 8th Ave assessed at?
$6,175,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 42 W 8th Ave built?
In 1969, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2013.
What is the zoning of 42 W 8th Ave?
It is zoned I-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 42 W 8th Ave?
It is in a industrial district (I-1). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 42 W 8th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 42 W 8th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 42 W 8th Ave had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2026: addition or alteration ($400,200). More
Which schools serve 42 W 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 42 W 8th Ave?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 650 m away in a straight line.
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