189 E 26th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1995 on a 238 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 79% of the buildings on E 26th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,907,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 238 m²
Built
1995
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What the records show for 189 E 26th Ave

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says
Lot about 238 m², 7.6 m wide and 32.0 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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,907,000, +25% since 2021

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15 new buildings and 8 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 189 E 26th Ave

Assessed at $1,907,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 24% of the houses on E 26th Ave. The lot is smaller than 95% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1,000 m away.

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Assessment history of 189 E 26th Ave

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2026$1,907,000
Up 25% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 238 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 189 E 26th Ave

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
General Wolfe Elementary321 m
David Livingstone Elementary396 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary536 m
Price Park484 m
Prince Edward Park520 m

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Transit near 189 E 26th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1,000 m
Southbound Main St @ E King Edward Ave · 353 m
Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St · 2574 m
Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St · 25106 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 52 m
Truck route52 m

Crime near 189 E 26th 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: 15 new-building permits and 8 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 139 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 189 E 26th Ave

What is 189 E 26th Ave assessed at?

$1,907,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 189 E 26th Ave built?

In 1995, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 189 E 26th Ave?

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

What can be built at 189 E 26th Ave?

The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 189 E 26th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 189 E 26th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 189 E 26th 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 189 E 26th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 189 E 26th Ave?

Elementary: Wolfe Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 189 E 26th Ave?

King Edward Station is 1,000 m away in a straight line.

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