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2953 E 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1955 on a 4,799 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 81% of the buildings on E 15th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$14,365,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 4,799 m²

Built

1955

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What the records show for 2953 E 15th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 4,799 m², 37.1 m wide and 130.6 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1955: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $14,365,000, +28% 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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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 2953 E 15th Ave

Assessed at $14,365,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). The highest assessed house on E 15th Ave. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2018: addition or alteration, school - elementary or secondary ($8,000). School catchment: Nootka Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Renfrew Station is 340 m away.

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Assessment history of 2953 E 15th Ave

2026$14,365,000

Up 28% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Feb 2018 · Addition or alteration, school - elementary or secondary$8,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 4,799 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2953 E 15th Ave

Elementary catchmentNootka Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

St Jude's20 m

Nootka Community Elementary333 m

Westside Montessori Academy585 m

Renfrew Community Park495 m

Beaconsfield Park659 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2953 E 15th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)340 m

Northbound Renfrew St @ E 16 Ave · 16160 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ E 15 Ave · 16164 m

Northbound Renfrew St @ Grandview Hwy · 16168 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front13 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry, Akebono Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 38 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 7 m

Nearest arterial roadRenfrew St, 141 m

SkyTrain guideway298 m

Railway line271 m

Crime near 2953 E 15th Ave

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:

3076 E 17th Ave Oct 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Renfrew-Collingwood, the City issued 179 new-building permits and 105 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2953 E 15th Ave

What is 2953 E 15th Ave assessed at?

$14,365,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2953 E 15th Ave built?

In 1955, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 2953 E 15th Ave?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 2953 E 15th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2953 E 15th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2953 E 15th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2953 E 15th Ave 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 2953 E 15th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2018: addition or alteration ($8,000). More

Which schools serve 2953 E 15th Ave?

Elementary: Nootka Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2953 E 15th Ave?

Renfrew Station is 340 m away in a straight line.

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