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1178 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1923 on a 579 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 87% of the buildings on Nanton Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,456,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 579 m²

Built

1923

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What the records show for 1178 Nanton Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1923.
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, 6 homes (8 if all rental), borderline

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Built 1923: 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 $3,456,000, +13% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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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 1178 Nanton Ave

Assessed at $3,456,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 13% of the houses on Nanton Ave. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is smaller than 84% of the lots in Shaughnessy. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2020: salvage and abatement, single detached house. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 1178 Nanton Ave

2026$3,456,000

Up 13% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Feb 2020 · Salvage and abatement, single detached house$0

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 579 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1178 Nanton Ave

Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Westside Montessori378 m

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary383 m

Emily Carr Elementary592 m

Devonshire Park192 m

Braemar Park602 m

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Transit near 1178 Nanton Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.2 km

Southbound Oak St @ Nanton Ave · 17276 m

Northbound Oak St @ Devonshire Cres · 17327 m

Northbound Oak St @ W 27 Ave · 17336 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadOak St, 286 m

Crime near 1178 Nanton 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: 3 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Shaughnessy, the City issued 78 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1178 Nanton Ave

What is 1178 Nanton Ave assessed at?

$3,456,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1178 Nanton Ave built?

In 1923, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1984.

What is the zoning of 1178 Nanton Ave?

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

What can be built at 1178 Nanton Ave?

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

Is 1178 Nanton Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1178 Nanton Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1178 Nanton 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 1178 Nanton Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2020: salvage and abatement. More

Which schools serve 1178 Nanton Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1178 Nanton Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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