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2556 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2017 on a 330 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 98% of the buildings on E 28th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,433,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 330 m²

Built

2017

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What the records show for 2556 E 28th Ave

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8 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 2545 E 29TH AVENUE, $1,300,000.
What it means: The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
What to do: Visit on a weekday and ask about timelines for the largest projects.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2017 after a demolition

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,433,000, +23% since 2021

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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 2556 E 28th Ave

Assessed at $2,433,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 28th Ave, above 96% of them. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. Rebuilt after a 2017 demolition. School catchment: Norquay Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 400 m away.

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Assessment history of 2556 E 28th Ave

2026$2,433,000

Up 23% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Sep 2017 · New building, laneway house$140,855

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The lot and zoning

Area≈ 330 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2556 E 28th Ave

Elementary catchmentNorquay Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

John Norquay Elementary434 m

Gladstone Secondary676 m

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary771 m

General Brock Park398 m

Slocan Park424 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2556 E 28th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)400 m

Southbound Slocan St @ E 29 Ave · 29, 33248 m

Northbound Slocan St @ Euclid Ave · 29, 33266 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 28 Ave · 25271 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25, 29, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 80 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadSlocan St, 250 m

SkyTrain guideway183 m

Crime near 2556 E 28th 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: 8 new-building permits and 5 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 2556 E 28th Ave

What is 2556 E 28th Ave assessed at?

$2,433,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2556 E 28th Ave built?

In 2017, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2556 E 28th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2556 E 28th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2556 E 28th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2556 E 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2556 E 28th 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 2556 E 28th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2017: new building ($140,855). More

Which schools serve 2556 E 28th Ave?

Elementary: Norquay Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2556 E 28th Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 400 m away in a straight line.

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