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285 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1958 on a 394 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 60% of the buildings on E 28th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,027,900
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 394 m²
Built
1958
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What the records show for 285 E 28th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites
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Assessed at $2,027,900, +17% 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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10 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 285 E 28th Ave
Assessed at $2,027,900 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 24% of the houses on E 28th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.2 km away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 285 E 28th Ave
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
General Wolfe Elementary492 m
General Brock Elementary528 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary546 m
Riley Park561 m
Nat Bailey Stadium635 m
Transit near 285 E 28th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.2 km
Northbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3117 m
Southbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3148 m
Northbound Main St @ E 30 Ave · 3291 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Armstrong Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 76 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 127 m
Truck route127 m
Crime near 285 E 28th Ave
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Crime near 285 E 28th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 10 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 4258 Sophia St Jul 2025
- 4260 Sophia St Jul 2025
- 4495 Walden St Aug 2026
- 4298 Sophia St May 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Riley Park, the City issued 144 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 285 E 28th Ave
What is 285 E 28th Ave assessed at?
$2,027,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 285 E 28th Ave built?
In 1958, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 285 E 28th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 285 E 28th Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More
Is 285 E 28th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 285 E 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 285 E 28th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 285 E 28th Ave?
Elementary: Wolfe Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 285 E 28th Ave?
King Edward Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.
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