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2589 Ancaster Cres, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1963 on a 714 m² R1-1 lot. The oldest building on Ancaster Cres.

Assessed 2026

$2,516,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 714 m²

Built

1963

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What the records show for 2589 Ancaster Cres

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 714 m², 17.2 m wide and 55.9 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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Sloped lot: about 7 m of fall

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,516,000, +27% 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 4 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 2589 Ancaster Cres

Assessed at $2,516,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 79% of the houses on Ancaster Cres. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is larger than 95% of the lots in Victoria-Fraserview. School catchment: Oppenheimer Elementary and David Thompson Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2589 Ancaster Cres

2026$2,516,000

Up 27% 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≈ 714 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2589 Ancaster Cres

Elementary catchmentOppenheimer Elementary

Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary

David Oppenheimer Elementary227 m

Sir James Douglas Elementary777 m

Bobolink Park326 m

Fraserview Golf Course549 m

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Transit near 2589 Ancaster Cres

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)3.4 km

Northbound Muirfield Dr @ Scarboro Ave · 29141 m

Southbound Muirfield Dr @ Scarboro Ave · 29178 m

Southbound Muirfield Dr @ Bobolink Ave · 29201 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 29

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Eastern Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 69 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 7 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 2589 Ancaster Cres

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 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Victoria-Fraserview, the City issued 156 new-building permits and 76 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2589 Ancaster Cres

What is 2589 Ancaster Cres assessed at?

$2,516,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2589 Ancaster Cres built?

In 1963, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 2589 Ancaster Cres?

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

What can be built at 2589 Ancaster Cres?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 2589 Ancaster Cres in a floodplain?

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

Is 2589 Ancaster Cres on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2589 Ancaster Cres 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 2589 Ancaster Cres had?

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

Which schools serve 2589 Ancaster Cres?

Elementary: Oppenheimer Elementary. Secondary: David Thompson Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2589 Ancaster Cres?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 3.4 km away in a straight line.

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