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1688 W 29th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1991 on a 1,345 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 76% of the buildings on W 29th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$6,845,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 1,345 m²

Built

1991

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What the records show for 1688 W 29th 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 1,345 m², 36.2 m wide and 39.6 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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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $6,845,000, ±0% since 2021

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12 new buildings and 7 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 1688 W 29th Ave

Assessed at $6,845,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 29th Ave, above 92% of them. The lot is larger than 77% of the lots in Shaughnessy. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary. King Edward Station is 2.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 1688 W 29th Ave

2026$6,845,000

Up 0% 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≈ 1,345 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1688 W 29th Ave

Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Little Flower Academy371 m

Shaughnessy Elementary382 m

York House School471 m

Quilchena Park410 m

Devonshire Park734 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1688 W 29th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)2.1 km

Southbound Granville St @ N Connaught Dr · 10, N10322 m

Northbound Granville St @ N Connaught Dr · 10, N10343 m

Southbound Granville St @ Nanton Ave · 10, N10385 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, N10

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front8 · Eastern Redbud, American Elm

Ground elevation≈ 78 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Railway line302 m

Crime near 1688 W 29th 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: 12 new-building permits and 7 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 1688 W 29th Ave

What is 1688 W 29th Ave assessed at?

$6,845,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1688 W 29th Ave built?

In 1991, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1688 W 29th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1688 W 29th 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 1688 W 29th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1688 W 29th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1688 W 29th 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 1688 W 29th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1688 W 29th 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 1688 W 29th Ave?

King Edward Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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