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1295 W 26th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1922 on a 866 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 89% of the buildings on W 26th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$5,754,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 866 m²

Built

1922

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What the records show for 1295 W 26th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 866 m², 22.7 m wide and 38.1 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1922: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $5,754,000, +45% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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4 new buildings and 6 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 1295 W 26th Ave

Assessed at $5,754,000 for 2026 (+3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 87% of the houses on W 26th Ave. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.4 km away.

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Assessment history of 1295 W 26th Ave

2026$5,754,000

Up 45% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

May 2022 · Demolition, single detached house$15,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 866 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1295 W 26th Ave

Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Westside Montessori438 m

York House School459 m

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary534 m

Devonshire Park390 m

Braemar Park762 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1295 W 26th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.4 km

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Hudson St · 2576 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Selkirk St · 25153 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Granville St · 25331 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 25, N10

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Norway Maple, Planting Site

Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 91 m

Crime near 1295 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: 4 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

4225 Cartier St Jul 2026

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 1295 W 26th Ave

What is 1295 W 26th Ave assessed at?

$5,754,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1295 W 26th Ave built?

In 1922, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 1295 W 26th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1295 W 26th Ave?

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

Is 1295 W 26th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1295 W 26th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1295 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 1295 W 26th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2022: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 1295 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 1295 W 26th Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.

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