1888 Tolmie St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1985 on a 514 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Tolmie St.

Assessed 2026
$4,507,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 514 m²
Built
1985
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1985.
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Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
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Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Sloped lot: about 7 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 $4,507,000, +11% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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12 new buildings and 7 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 1888 Tolmie St

Assessed at $4,507,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 50% of the houses on Tolmie St. The land is 92% of the value. School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 1888 Tolmie St

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2026$4,507,000
Up 11% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 514 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1888 Tolmie St
Elementary catchmentQueen Mary Elementary
Secondary catchmentByng Secondary
Queen Mary Elementary580 m
West Point Grey Academy831 m
Westmount Park249 m
Locarno Park424 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1888 Tolmie St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)6.5 km
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Tolmie St · 4, 44, 84171 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Sasamat St · 4229 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Blanca St · 4256 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 44, 84

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front5 · Koto No Iko Japanese Maple, Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 62 m above sea level
Slope across the lotSloped, about 7 m
Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 162 m

Crime near 1888 Tolmie St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 12 new-building permits and 7 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 1888 Tolmie St

What is 1888 Tolmie St assessed at?

$4,507,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1888 Tolmie St built?

In 1985, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1888 Tolmie St?

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

What can be built at 1888 Tolmie St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 1888 Tolmie St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1888 Tolmie St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1888 Tolmie 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 1888 Tolmie St had?

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

Which schools serve 1888 Tolmie St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1888 Tolmie St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 6.5 km away in a straight line.

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