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1657 W 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1922 on a 868 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 71% of the buildings on W 28th Ave.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental) Free preview
What the record says Lot about 868 m², 22.8 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. The full report explains every finding like this one.
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Built 1922: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $4,932,000, +7% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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9 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register Clear
Outside the City floodplain
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About 1657 W 28th Ave Assessed at $4,932,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses on W 28th Ave. The land is 92% of the value. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary. King Edward Station is 2.0 km away.
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Assessment history of 1657 W 28th Ave
2026 $4,932,000
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Up 7% since 2021
2020 2026
Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
Area ≈ 868 m²
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 1657 W 28th Ave
Elementary catchment Shaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchment Prince of Wales Secondary
Little Flower Academy 181 m
Shaughnessy Elementary 218 m
York House School 286 m
Quilchena Park 563 m
Devonshire Park 694 m
How catchments work
Transit near 1657 W 28th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line) 2.0 km
Southbound Granville St @ Nanton Ave · 10, N10 256 m
Northbound Granville St @ Nanton Ave · 10, N10 290 m
Northbound Granville St @ N Connaught Dr · 10, N10 296 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 25, N10
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front 2 · American Elm, Common Horsechestnut
Ground elevation ≈ 80 m above sea level
Slope across the lot Flat
Nearest arterial road Granville St, 263 m
Railway line 442 m
Crime near 1657 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: 9 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.
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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 1657 W 28th Ave
What is 1657 W 28th Ave assessed at? $4,932,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1657 W 28th Ave built? In 1922, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1997.
What is the zoning of 1657 W 28th Ave? It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1657 W 28th 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 1657 W 28th Ave in a floodplain? No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1657 W 28th Ave on the Heritage Register? No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1657 W 28th Ave had? None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1657 W 28th Ave? Elementary: Shaughnessy Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1657 W 28th Ave? King Edward Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.
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