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26 E 27th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1907 on a 279 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on E 27th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,964,100

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 279 m²

Built

1907

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What the records show for 26 E 27th Ave

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 279 m², 9.1 m wide and 30.5 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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Built 1907: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,964,100, +23% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 26 E 27th Ave

Assessed at $1,964,100 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 27th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 89% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 840 m away.

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Assessment history of 26 E 27th Ave

2026$1,964,100

Up 23% 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≈ 279 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 26 E 27th Ave

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

General Wolfe Elementary121 m

David Livingstone Elementary618 m

General Brock Elementary701 m

Hillcrest Park393 m

Nat Bailey Stadium517 m

How catchments work

Transit near 26 E 27th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)840 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25193 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25226 m

Northbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3263 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Hedge Maple

Ground elevation≈ 80 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 199 m

Crime near 26 E 27th 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: 2 new-building permits and 0 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

4246 Watson St Dec 2024

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 26 E 27th Ave

What is 26 E 27th Ave assessed at?

$1,964,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 26 E 27th Ave built?

In 1907, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1973.

What is the zoning of 26 E 27th Ave?

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

What can be built at 26 E 27th 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 26 E 27th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 26 E 27th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 26 E 27th 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 26 E 27th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 26 E 27th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 26 E 27th Ave?

King Edward Station is 840 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