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639 E King Edward Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1957 on a 2,022 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Newer than 58% of the buildings on E King Edward Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,640,100

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 2,022 m²

Built

1957

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What the records show for 639 E King Edward Ave

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 2,022 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 1957: 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 $4,640,100, −53% 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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16 new buildings and 13 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 639 E King Edward Ave

Assessed at $4,640,100 for 2026 (−58% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E King Edward Ave, above 98% of them. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.8 km away.

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Assessment history of 639 E King Edward Ave

2026$4,640,100

Down 53% 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≈ 2,022 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 639 E King Edward Ave

Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary305 m

David Livingstone Elementary560 m

Charles Dickens Annex608 m

Prince Edward Park549 m

Price Park574 m

How catchments work

Transit near 639 E King Edward Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.8 km

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Fraser St · 2519 m

Northbound Fraser St @ E King Edward Ave · 8, N861 m

Southbound Fraser St @ E King Edward Ave · 8, N874 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 55 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 5 m

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 24 m

Truck route49 m

Crime near 639 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 13 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 639 E King Edward Ave

What is 639 E King Edward Ave assessed at?

$4,640,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 639 E King Edward Ave built?

In 1957, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 639 E King Edward Ave?

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

What can be built at 639 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 639 E King Edward Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 639 E King Edward Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 639 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 639 E King Edward Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 639 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 639 E King Edward Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.8 km away in a straight line.

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