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68 W 23rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1938 on a 454 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 64% of the buildings on W 23rd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,069,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 454 m²

Built

1938

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What the records show for 68 W 23rd Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1938.
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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Built 1938: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,069,000, +21% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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16 new buildings and 10 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 68 W 23rd Ave

Assessed at $3,069,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 50% of the houses on W 23rd Ave. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is larger than 72% of the lots in Riley Park. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2023: addition or alteration, single detached house ($160,000). School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 650 m away.

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Assessment history of 68 W 23rd Ave

2026$3,069,000

Up 21% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Mar 2023 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$160,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 454 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 68 W 23rd Ave

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

General Wolfe Elementary268 m

David Livingstone Elementary633 m

Simon Fraser Elementary850 m

Hillcrest Park559 m

Grimmett Park584 m

How catchments work

Transit near 68 W 23rd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)650 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25106 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25170 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25232 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Worplesdon Sweetgum

Ground elevation≈ 71 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 82 m

Crime near 68 W 23rd 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 10 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 68 W 23rd Ave

What is 68 W 23rd Ave assessed at?

$3,069,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 68 W 23rd Ave built?

In 1938, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2005.

What is the zoning of 68 W 23rd Ave?

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

What can be built at 68 W 23rd 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 68 W 23rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 68 W 23rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 68 W 23rd 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 68 W 23rd Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2023: addition or alteration ($160,000). More

Which schools serve 68 W 23rd Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 68 W 23rd Ave?

King Edward Station is 650 m away in a straight line.

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