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8040 Argyle St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1950 on a 615 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 92% of the buildings on Argyle St.

Assessed 2026

$1,520,100

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 615 m²

Built

1950

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What the records show for 8040 Argyle St

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

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What the record says: Lot about 615 m², 25.1 m wide and 37.1 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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Built 1950: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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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 $1,520,100, +18% 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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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 8040 Argyle St

Assessed at $1,520,100 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Argyle St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 90% of the lots in Victoria-Fraserview. School catchment: Douglas Elementary and David Thompson Secondary.

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Assessment history of 8040 Argyle St

2026$1,520,100

Up 18% 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≈ 615 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 8040 Argyle St

Elementary catchmentDouglas Elementary

Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary

Sir James Douglas Annex394 m

Sir James Douglas Elementary725 m

David Oppenheimer Elementary997 m

Fraserview Park533 m

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Transit near 8040 Argyle St

Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)3.3 km

Eastbound SE Marine Dr @ Argyle St · 100, N2059 m

Westbound SE Marine Dr @ Argyle St · 100, N2078 m

Eastbound SE Marine Dr @ Knight St · 100, 80, N20245 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 80, 100, 405, 407, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Dawyck'S Beech

Ground elevation≈ 25 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadSe Marine Dr, 46 m

Railway line258 m

Truck route27 m

Crime near 8040 Argyle St

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: 4 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

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 8040 Argyle St

What is 8040 Argyle St assessed at?

$1,520,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 8040 Argyle St built?

In 1950, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 8040 Argyle St?

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

What can be built at 8040 Argyle St?

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 8040 Argyle St in a floodplain?

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

Is 8040 Argyle St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 8040 Argyle St 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 8040 Argyle St had?

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

Which schools serve 8040 Argyle St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 8040 Argyle St?

Marine Drive Station is 3.3 km away in a straight line.

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