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479 W 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

An 11-unit strata building, built 1942 on a 3,457 m² RM-8A lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on W 28th Ave.

Typical unit, 2026

$1,506,000

Zoning

RM-8A

Strata units

11

Built

1942

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What the records show for 479 W 28th Ave

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Zoned RM-8A

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What the record says: Lot about 3,457 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-8A (RM).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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16 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,506,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 11 units, built 1942

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SkyTrain guideway about 95 m away

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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 479 W 28th Ave

Units are assessed from $713,000 to $1,581,000; the typical unit is $1,506,000. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 340 m away.

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Assessment history of 479 W 28th Ave

Whole building, 11 units: units are assessed from $713,000 to $1,581,000, typical unit $1,506,000.

2026$11,313,000

Permits on this building · 16 since 2017

Oct 2023 · New building, multiple dwelling$0

15 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near 479 W 28th Ave

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

General Wolfe Elementary590 m

Edith Cavell Elementary770 m

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary943 m

Hillcrest Park440 m

Queen Elizabeth Park610 m

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Transit near 479 W 28th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)340 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 29 Ave · 15, 33, N15127 m

Eastbound E 29 Ave @ Cambie St · 33141 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 29 Ave · 15, N15172 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 81 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m

Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 112 m

SkyTrain guideway95 m

Truck route112 m

Crime near 479 W 28th 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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

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 479 W 28th Ave

What are the units at 479 W 28th Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $713,000 to $1,581,000; the typical unit is $1,506,000.

When was 479 W 28th Ave built?

In 1942, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 479 W 28th Ave?

It is zoned RM-8A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 479 W 28th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 479 W 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 479 W 28th 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 479 W 28th Ave had?

The City has issued 16 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2023: new building. More

Which schools serve 479 W 28th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 479 W 28th Ave?

King Edward Station is 340 m away in a straight line.

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10 units in this building

#161 $748,000
#162 $713,000
#163 $713,000
#164 $713,000
#165 $749,000
#261 $1,578,000
#262 $1,506,000
#263 $1,506,000
#264 $1,506,000
#265 $1,581,000

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary