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286 Talisman Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1989 on a 600 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 56% of the buildings on Talisman Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,682,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 600 m²

Built

1989

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What the records show for 286 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 600 m², 16.7 m wide and 39.5 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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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $4,682,000, +49% since 2021

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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 286 Talisman Ave

Assessed at $4,682,000 for 2026 (+15% on 2025). The highest assessed house on Talisman Ave. The lot is larger than 92% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 430 m away.

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Assessment history of 286 Talisman Ave

2026$4,682,000

Up 49% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Apr 2023 · New building, single detached house$1,400,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 600 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 286 Talisman Ave

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

General Wolfe Elementary368 m

Edith Cavell Elementary831 m

General Brock Elementary963 m

Hillcrest Park282 m

Nat Bailey Stadium542 m

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Transit near 286 Talisman Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)430 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25266 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25269 m

Eastbound E 29 Ave @ Cambie St · 33313 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 71 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMidlothian Ave, 191 m

SkyTrain guideway313 m

Crime near 286 Talisman 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: 6 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

158 W King Edward Ave Aug 2026
266 W 26th Ave Jul 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 286 Talisman Ave

What is 286 Talisman Ave assessed at?

$4,682,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 286 Talisman Ave built?

In 1989, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 286 Talisman Ave?

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

What can be built at 286 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 286 Talisman Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 286 Talisman Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 286 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 286 Talisman Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2023: new building ($1,400,000). More

Which schools serve 286 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 286 Talisman Ave?

King Edward Station is 430 m away in a straight line.

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