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196 E King Edward Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 564 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 68% of the buildings on E King Edward Ave.

Assessed 2026

$7,644,000

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 564 m²

Built

1912

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What the records show for 196 E King Edward Ave

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 564 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (C).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1912: 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 $7,644,000, +4% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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18 new buildings and 11 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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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 196 E King Edward Ave

Assessed at $7,644,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E King Edward Ave, above 99% of them. The lot is larger than 89% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 196 E King Edward Ave

2026$7,644,000

Up 4% 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≈ 564 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 196 E King Edward Ave

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

David Livingstone Elementary351 m

General Wolfe Elementary357 m

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary503 m

Price Park437 m

Prince Edward Park474 m

How catchments work

Transit near 196 E King Edward Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.0 km

Southbound Main St @ E King Edward Ave · 328 m

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St · 2530 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St · 2570 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 73 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 20 m

Truck route33 m

Crime near 196 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: 18 new-building permits and 11 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

4258 Sophia St Jul 2025
4260 Sophia St Jul 2025
4298 Sophia St May 2025
4286 Sophia St May 2025

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 196 E King Edward Ave

What is 196 E King Edward Ave assessed at?

$7,644,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 196 E King Edward Ave built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 196 E King Edward Ave?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 196 E King Edward Ave?

It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 196 E King Edward Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 196 E King Edward Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 196 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 196 E King Edward Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 196 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 196 E King Edward Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.

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