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505 E 26th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1990 on a 449 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 72% of the buildings on E 26th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,765,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 449 m²

Built

1990

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What the records show for 505 E 26th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 449 m², 12.8 m wide and 35.3 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 $2,765,000, +16% since 2021

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11 new buildings and 12 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 505 E 26th Ave

Assessed at $2,765,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 79% of the houses on E 26th Ave. The lot is larger than 71% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 505 E 26th Ave

2026$2,765,000

Up 16% 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≈ 449 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 505 E 26th Ave

Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary220 m

David Livingstone Elementary439 m

Charles Dickens Annex848 m

Prince Edward Park483 m

Price Park491 m

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Transit near 505 E 26th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.6 km

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ St. George St · 2584 m

Westbound King Edward Ave @ St. George St · 2597 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Prince Edward St · 25190 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Leprechaun Ash, Honeylocust

Ground elevation≈ 51 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 89 m

Crime near 505 E 26th 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: 11 new-building permits and 12 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 505 E 26th Ave

What is 505 E 26th Ave assessed at?

$2,765,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 505 E 26th Ave built?

In 1990, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1994.

What is the zoning of 505 E 26th Ave?

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

What can be built at 505 E 26th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 505 E 26th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 505 E 26th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 505 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 505 E 26th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 505 E 26th Ave?

Elementary: Livingstone Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 505 E 26th Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.

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