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686 E King Edward Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1974 on a 513 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 63% of the buildings on E King Edward Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,920,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 513 m²

Built

1974

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What the records show for 686 E King Edward Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1974.
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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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,920,000, +21% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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16 new buildings and 13 demolitions within 300 m

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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 686 E King Edward Ave

Assessed at $1,920,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on E King Edward Ave. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is larger than 81% 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 686 E King Edward Ave

2026$1,920,000

Up 21% 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≈ 513 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 686 E King Edward Ave

Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary328 m

David Livingstone Elementary583 m

Charles Dickens Annex636 m

Prince Edward Park586 m

Glen Park607 m

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Transit near 686 E King Edward Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.8 km

Southbound Fraser St @ E King Edward Ave · 8, N849 m

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Fraser St · 2559 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Fraser St · 25101 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 53 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 46 m

Truck route56 m

Crime near 686 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 686 E King Edward Ave

What is 686 E King Edward Ave assessed at?

$1,920,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 686 E King Edward Ave built?

In 1974, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 686 E King Edward Ave?

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

What can be built at 686 E King Edward Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 686 E King Edward Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 686 E King Edward Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 686 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 686 E King Edward Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 686 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 686 E King Edward Ave?

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

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