540 E 26th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1989 on a 544 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 71% of the buildings on E 26th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,906,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 544 m²
Built
1989
5 notes2 clear

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About 540 E 26th Ave

Assessed at $2,906,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 82% of the houses on E 26th Ave. The lot is larger than 85% of the lots in Riley Park. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2020: addition or alteration, single detached house ($300,000). School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 540 E 26th Ave

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2026$2,906,000
Up 21% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Jul 2020 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$300,000
1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 544 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 540 E 26th Ave

Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary295 m
David Livingstone Elementary517 m
Charles Dickens Annex824 m
Prince Edward Park560 m
Price Park570 m

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Transit near 540 E 26th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.6 km
Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ St. George St · 25147 m
Westbound King Edward Ave @ St. George St · 25164 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E King Edward Ave · 8, N8236 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Purple Haze Plum
Ground elevation≈ 51 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 150 m

Crime near 540 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: 11 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits.

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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 141 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 540 E 26th Ave

What is 540 E 26th Ave assessed at?

$2,906,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 540 E 26th Ave built?

In 1989, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2010.

What is the zoning of 540 E 26th Ave?

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

What can be built at 540 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 540 E 26th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 540 E 26th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 540 E 26th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2020: addition or alteration ($300,000). More

Which schools serve 540 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 540 E 26th Ave?

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

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