3256 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1997 on a 320 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 77% of the buildings on E 28th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,941,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 320 m²
Built
1997
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What the records show for 3256 E 28th Ave

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6 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says
Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 4713 REID STREET, $1,200,000.
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The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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

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Assessed at $1,941,000, +34% 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3256 E 28th Ave

Assessed at $1,941,000 for 2026 (+2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 83% of the houses on E 28th Ave. The lot is smaller than 86% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: new building, laneway house ($500,000). School catchment: Grenfell Elementary and Windermere Secondary. 29th Avenue Station is 790 m away.

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Assessment history of 3256 E 28th Ave

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2026$1,941,000
Up 34% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2025 · New building, laneway house$500,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 320 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3256 E 28th Ave
Elementary catchmentGrenfell Elementary
Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary
Sunny Hill Hospital Program207 m
Windermere Community Secondary207 m
Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community248 m
Cariboo Park485 m
Carleton Park494 m

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Transit near 3256 E 28th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)790 m
Southbound Rupert St @ E 28 Ave · 2798 m
Northbound Rupert St @ E 29 Ave · 27118 m
Northbound Rupert St @ E 27 Ave · 27200 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 27

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Washington Hawthorn
Ground elevation≈ 101 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadRupert St, 108 m
SkyTrain guideway496 m
Truck route108 m

Crime near 3256 E 28th 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: 6 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 3256 E 28th Ave

What is 3256 E 28th Ave assessed at?

$1,941,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3256 E 28th Ave built?

In 1997, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3256 E 28th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3256 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 3256 E 28th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3256 E 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3256 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 3256 E 28th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: new building ($500,000). More

Which schools serve 3256 E 28th Ave?

Elementary: Grenfell Elementary. Secondary: Windermere Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3256 E 28th Ave?

29th Avenue Station is 790 m away in a straight line.

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