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486 E King Edward Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1927 on a 311 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E King Edward Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,492,700

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 311 m²

Built

1927

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What the records show for 486 E King Edward Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1927.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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2 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites, borderline

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Built 1927: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2026 after a demolition

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Assessed at $1,492,700, +18% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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16 new buildings and 14 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 486 E King Edward Ave

Assessed at $1,492,700 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 25% of the houses on E King Edward Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 82% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2026 demolition. School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 486 E King Edward Ave

2026$1,492,700

Up 18% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Sep 2026 · New building, duplex$587,758

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 311 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 486 E King Edward Ave

Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary153 m

David Livingstone Elementary368 m

General Wolfe Elementary848 m

Prince Edward Park412 m

Price Park420 m

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Transit near 486 E King Edward Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.5 km

Westbound King Edward Ave @ St. George St · 2563 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ St. George St · 2565 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Prince Edward St · 25130 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 52 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 32 m

Crime near 486 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: 16 new-building permits and 14 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 486 E King Edward Ave

What is 486 E King Edward Ave assessed at?

$1,492,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 486 E King Edward Ave built?

In 1927, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 486 E King Edward Ave?

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

What can be built at 486 E King Edward Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 486 E King Edward Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 486 E King Edward Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 486 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 486 E King Edward Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: new building ($587,758). More

Which schools serve 486 E King Edward 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 486 E King Edward Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

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