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2869 Highbury St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1925 on a 509 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 61% of the buildings on Highbury St.

Assessed 2026

$4,521,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 509 m²

Built

1925

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What the records show for 2869 Highbury St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 509 m², 15.3 m wide and 33.4 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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2 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years

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Built 1925: ask about a buried oil tank

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Steep lot: about 7 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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Assessed at $4,521,000, +15% 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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8 new buildings and 3 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 2869 Highbury St

Assessed at $4,521,000 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 63% of the houses on Highbury St. The land is 97% of the value. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2025: new building, laneway house ($400,000). School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2869 Highbury St

2026$4,521,000

Up 15% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Nov 2025 · New building, laneway house$400,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 509 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2869 Highbury St

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary349 m

Lord Byng Secondary349 m

Our Lady of Perpetual Help665 m

Almond Park273 m

Quadra West Park706 m

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Transit near 2869 Highbury St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.0 km

Southbound Alma St @ W 12 Ave · 7164 m

Northbound Alma St @ W 12 Ave · 7205 m

Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Highbury St · 14, 9, N17270 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 9, 14, 25, 33, 99, N17

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 55 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSteep, about 7 m

Nearest arterial roadAlma St, 171 m

Crime near 2869 Highbury 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: 8 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In West Point Grey, the City issued 132 new-building permits and 66 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2869 Highbury St

What is 2869 Highbury St assessed at?

$4,521,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2869 Highbury St built?

In 1925, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 2869 Highbury St?

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

What can be built at 2869 Highbury St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2869 Highbury St in a floodplain?

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

Is 2869 Highbury St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2869 Highbury 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 2869 Highbury St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2025: new building ($400,000). More

Which schools serve 2869 Highbury St?

Elementary: Queen Elizabeth Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2869 Highbury St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.0 km away in a straight line.

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