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856 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1901 on a 282 m² RT-3 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Keefer St.
Assessed 2026
$1,723,000
Zoning
RT-3
Lot
≈ 282 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 856 Keefer St
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Built 1901: ask about a buried oil tank
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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Zoned RT-3
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Assessed at $1,723,000, +5% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 856 Keefer St
Assessed at $1,723,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 47% of the houses on Keefer St. The lot is smaller than 82% of the lots in Strathcona. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2023: addition or alteration, single detached house ($750,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 1.2 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Jul 2023 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$750,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre407 m
Admiral Seymour Elementary407 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary416 m
MacLean Park181 m
Strathcona Linear Park245 m
Transit near 856 Keefer St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.2 km
Eastbound E Hastings St @ Hawks Ave · 14, 16, 20, N20, N35237 m
Westbound E Hastings St @ Campbell Ave · 14, 16, 20, N20, N35252 m
Eastbound E Hastings St @ Campbell Ave · 14, 16, 20, N20, N35256 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 14, 16, 20, 22, 209, N20, N35
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Thornless Honeylocust
Ground elevation≈ 14 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadE Hastings St, 239 m
Railway line276 m
Crime near 856 Keefer St
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Crime near 856 Keefer St
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Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockRezoning 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 856 Keefer St
What is 856 Keefer St assessed at?
$1,723,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 856 Keefer St built?
In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.
What is the zoning of 856 Keefer St?
It is zoned RT-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 856 Keefer St?
It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-3). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 856 Keefer St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 856 Keefer St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 856 Keefer St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2023: addition or alteration ($750,000). More
Which schools serve 856 Keefer St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 856 Keefer St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.
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