261 Talisman Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1943 on a 588 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 94% of the buildings on Talisman Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,182,200
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 588 m²
Built
1943
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What the records show for 261 Talisman Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says
Lot about 588 m², 16.5 m wide and 38.2 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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Built 1943: 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 $3,182,200, +18% 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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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 261 Talisman Ave

Assessed at $3,182,200 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 18% of the houses on Talisman Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 91% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 410 m away.

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Assessment history of 261 Talisman Ave

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2026$3,182,200
Up 18% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 588 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 261 Talisman Ave
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
General Wolfe Elementary347 m
Edith Cavell Elementary795 m
General Brock Elementary987 m
Hillcrest Park317 m
Nat Bailey Stadium580 m

How catchments work

Transit near 261 Talisman Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)410 m
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25210 m
Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25213 m
King Edward Station bus loop · 15, 25, 33, N15345 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 25, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Appricot Plum
Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 196 m
SkyTrain guideway327 m

Crime near 261 Talisman Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 6 new-building permits and 3 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 261 Talisman Ave

What is 261 Talisman Ave assessed at?

$3,182,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 261 Talisman Ave built?

In 1943, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 261 Talisman Ave?

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

What can be built at 261 Talisman Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 261 Talisman Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 261 Talisman Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 261 Talisman 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 261 Talisman Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 261 Talisman Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 261 Talisman Ave?

King Edward Station is 410 m away in a straight line.

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