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166 E King Edward Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1907 on a 255 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on E King Edward Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,540,500

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 255 m²

Built

1907

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What the records show for 166 E King Edward Ave

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 255 m², 7.6 m wide and 33.5 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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On the Heritage Register, category C

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Built 1907: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,540,500, +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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12 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (E King Edward Ave)

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 166 E King Edward Ave

Assessed at $1,540,500 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses on E King Edward Ave. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is smaller than 93% of the lots in Riley Park. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 970 m away.

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Assessment history of 166 E King Edward Ave

2026$1,540,500

Up 17% 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≈ 255 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 166 E King Edward Ave

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

General Wolfe Elementary316 m

David Livingstone Elementary388 m

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary546 m

Price Park472 m

Prince Edward Park509 m

How catchments work

Transit near 166 E King Edward Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)970 m

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St · 2551 m

Southbound Main St @ E King Edward Ave · 366 m

Northbound Main St @ E King Edward Ave · 3110 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 roadE King Edward Ave, 30 m

Truck route75 m

Crime near 166 E King Edward 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: 12 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

4258 Sophia St Jul 2025
141 E 22nd Ave Sep 2025
85 E 23rd Ave Apr 2026
3857 Quebec St Aug 2026

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 166 E King Edward Ave

What is 166 E King Edward Ave assessed at?

$1,540,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 166 E King Edward Ave built?

In 1907, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 166 E King Edward Ave?

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

What can be built at 166 E King Edward 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 166 E King Edward Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 166 E King Edward Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 166 E King Edward 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 166 E King Edward Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 166 E King Edward Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 166 E King Edward Ave?

King Edward Station is 970 m away in a straight line.

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