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2856 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1952 on a 442 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 76% of the buildings on E Broadway.

Assessed 2026

$1,665,100

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 442 m²

Built

1952

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What the records show for 2856 E Broadway

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1952.
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 1952: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,665,100, +32% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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2 new buildings and 9 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 2856 E Broadway

Assessed at $1,665,100 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 11% of the houses on E Broadway. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 75% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Maquinna Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Renfrew Station is 300 m away.

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Assessment history of 2856 E Broadway

2026$1,665,100

Up 32% 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≈ 442 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2856 E Broadway

Elementary catchmentMaquinna Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Vancouver Technical Secondary408 m

Chief Maquinna Annex536 m

St Jude's610 m

Kaslo Park276 m

Beaconsfield Park783 m

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Transit near 2856 E Broadway

Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)300 m

Eastbound E Broadway @ Kaslo St · 27, 9, N960 m

Westbound E Broadway @ Renfrew St · 9, 99, N983 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ E Broadway · 16101 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 16, 27, 99, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · European Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 44 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadE Broadway, 41 m

SkyTrain guideway300 m

Railway line320 m

Truck route41 m

Crime near 2856 E Broadway

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: 2 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2480 Renfrew St Aug 2026
2956 E 8th Ave Aug 2026

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 2856 E Broadway

What is 2856 E Broadway assessed at?

$1,665,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2856 E Broadway built?

In 1952, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2856 E Broadway?

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

What can be built at 2856 E Broadway?

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 2856 E Broadway in a floodplain?

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

Is 2856 E Broadway on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2856 E Broadway 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 2856 E Broadway had?

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

Which schools serve 2856 E Broadway?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2856 E Broadway?

Renfrew Station is 300 m away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary