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296 W 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1939 on a 454 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on W 22nd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,862,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 454 m²

Built

1939

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What the records show for 296 W 22nd Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1939.
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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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1939: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2026 after a demolition

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,862,000, +16% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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20 new buildings and 11 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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About 296 W 22nd Ave

Assessed at $2,862,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 31% of the houses on W 22nd Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 72% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2026 demolition. School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 350 m away.

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Assessment history of 296 W 22nd Ave

2026$2,862,000

Up 16% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Sep 2026 · New building, multiple dwelling$324,203

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 454 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 296 W 22nd Ave

Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Edith Cavell Elementary494 m

General Wolfe Elementary550 m

Simon Fraser Elementary748 m

Hillcrest Park700 m

Grimmett Park762 m

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Transit near 296 W 22nd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)350 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25200 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25244 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 22 Ave · 15, 33, N15293 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · English Oak

Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 203 m

SkyTrain guideway290 m

Crime near 296 W 22nd 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: 20 new-building permits and 11 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 296 W 22nd Ave

What is 296 W 22nd Ave assessed at?

$2,862,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 296 W 22nd Ave built?

In 1939, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 296 W 22nd Ave?

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

What can be built at 296 W 22nd 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 296 W 22nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 296 W 22nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 296 W 22nd 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 296 W 22nd Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: new building ($324,203). More

Which schools serve 296 W 22nd Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 296 W 22nd Ave?

King Edward Station is 350 m away in a straight line.

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