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1233 W 26th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1926 on a 579 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 64% of the buildings on W 26th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,319,200

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 579 m²

Built

1926

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What the records show for 1233 W 26th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1926.
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 1926: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,319,200, +14% 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1233 W 26th Ave

Assessed at $3,319,200 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 16% of the houses on W 26th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 84% of the lots in Shaughnessy. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 1233 W 26th Ave

2026$3,319,200

Up 14% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 579 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1233 W 26th Ave

Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Westside Montessori354 m

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary450 m

Emily Carr Elementary522 m

Devonshire Park387 m

Braemar Park677 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1233 W 26th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.3 km

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Hudson St · 25110 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Selkirk St · 25113 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Oak St · 25362 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Autumn Applause Ash, Crimson Sunset Maple

Ground elevation≈ 71 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 95 m

Crime near 1233 W 26th 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 5 demolition permits.

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 1233 W 26th Ave

What is 1233 W 26th Ave assessed at?

$3,319,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1233 W 26th Ave built?

In 1926, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 1233 W 26th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1233 W 26th 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 1233 W 26th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1233 W 26th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1233 W 26th 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 1233 W 26th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 1233 W 26th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1233 W 26th Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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