2956 E 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1997 on a 369 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 78% of the buildings on E 16th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,251,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 369 m²
Built
1997
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What the records show for 2956 E 16th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says
Lot about 369 m², 10.0 m wide and 36.9 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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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Assessed at $2,251,000, +46% since 2021

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8 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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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 2956 E 16th Ave

Assessed at $2,251,000 for 2026 (+10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 89% of the houses on E 16th Ave. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2024: new building, laneway house ($250,000). School catchment: Nootka Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Renfrew Station is 470 m away.

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Assessment history of 2956 E 16th Ave

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2026$2,251,000
Up 46% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Aug 2024 · New building, laneway house$250,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 369 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 2956 E 16th Ave

Elementary catchmentNootka Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
St Jude's160 m
Nootka Community Elementary172 m
Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC525 m
Renfrew Community Park333 m
Beaconsfield Park642 m

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Transit near 2956 E 16th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)470 m
Northbound Renfrew St @ E 17 Ave · 16137 m
Northbound Renfrew St @ E 16 Ave · 16143 m
Southbound Renfrew St @ E 15 Ave · 16173 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Bowhall Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 49 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadRenfrew St, 134 m
SkyTrain guideway455 m
Railway line430 m

Crime near 2956 E 16th Ave

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

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 8 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 2956 E 16th Ave

What is 2956 E 16th Ave assessed at?

$2,251,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2956 E 16th Ave built?

In 1997, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2956 E 16th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2956 E 16th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2956 E 16th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2956 E 16th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2956 E 16th 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 2956 E 16th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2024: new building ($250,000). More

Which schools serve 2956 E 16th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2956 E 16th Ave?

Renfrew Station is 470 m away in a straight line.

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