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255 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1942 on a 454 m² IC-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on E 2nd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$3,615,300
Zoning
IC-3
Lot
≈ 454 m²
Built
1942
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What the records show for 255 E 2nd Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned IC-3
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Assessed at $3,615,300, −26% 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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On or next to an arterial road (E 2nd Ave)
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Railway line about 118 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 255 E 2nd Ave
Assessed at $3,615,300 for 2026 (−27% on 2025). Assessed higher than 22% of the houses on E 2nd Ave. The land is 100% of the value. School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 520 m away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 255 E 2nd Ave
Elementary catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
St Francis Xavier405 m
Columbia College440 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre631 m
Guelph Park564 m
Thornton Park597 m
Transit near 255 E 2nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)520 m
Eastbound E 2nd Ave @ Lorne St · 8439 m
Southbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave · 19, 3, 8, N19, N8134 m
Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave · 19, 3, 8, N19, N8143 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 19, 84, N19, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Raywood Ash
Ground elevation≈ 8 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadE 2nd Ave, 27 m
SkyTrain guideway439 m
Railway line118 m
Truck route27 m
Crime near 255 E 2nd Ave
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Crime near 255 E 2nd Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 0 demolition permits.
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Strathcona, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 18 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 255 E 2nd Ave
What is 255 E 2nd Ave assessed at?
$3,615,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 255 E 2nd Ave built?
In 1942, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 255 E 2nd Ave?
It is zoned IC-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 255 E 2nd Ave?
It is in a industrial and commercial district (IC-3). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 255 E 2nd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 255 E 2nd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 255 E 2nd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 255 E 2nd Ave?
Elementary: Mount Pleasant Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 255 E 2nd Ave?
Main Street-Science World Station is 520 m away in a straight line.
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