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3545 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1950 on a 337 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on E 28th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,562,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 337 m²

Built

1950

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1950.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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

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Built 1950: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,562,000, +25% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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6 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 3545 E 28th Ave

Assessed at $1,562,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 23% of the houses on E 28th Ave. The land is 97% of the value. School catchment: Bruce Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 870 m away.

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Assessment history of 3545 E 28th Ave

2026$1,562,000

Up 25% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 337 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3545 E 28th Ave

Elementary catchmentBruce Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

Graham Bruce Community Elementary406 m

Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community626 m

Sir Wilfred Grenfell StrongStart Centre626 m

Cariboo Park188 m

Carleton Park462 m

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Transit near 3545 E 28th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)870 m

Westbound Kincaid St @ Boundary Rd · 25468 m

Eastbound Kincaid St @ Boundary Rd · 25469 m

Northbound Rupert St @ E 29 Ave · 27481 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Koto No Iko Japanese Maple

Ground elevation≈ 97 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadJoyce St, 155 m

Crime near 3545 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: 6 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 180 new-building permits and 105 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3545 E 28th Ave

What is 3545 E 28th Ave assessed at?

$1,562,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3545 E 28th Ave built?

In 1950, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 3545 E 28th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3545 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 3545 E 28th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3545 E 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 3545 E 28th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 3545 E 28th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3545 E 28th Ave?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 870 m away in a straight line.

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