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2296 Tolmie St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 441 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Tolmie St.

Assessed 2026

$2,896,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 441 m²

Built

1910

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What the records show for 2296 Tolmie St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 441 m², 13.0 m wide and 34.0 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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Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,896,000, +6% 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 5 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 2296 Tolmie St

Assessed at $2,896,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 24% of the houses on Tolmie St. The land is 95% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2017: new building, laneway house ($218,000). School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2296 Tolmie St

2026$2,896,000

Up 6% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Sep 2017 · New building, laneway house$218,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 441 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2296 Tolmie St

Elementary catchmentQueen Mary Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Queen Mary Elementary513 m

West Point Grey Academy736 m

Pacific Spirit School977 m

West Point Grey Park532 m

Westmount Park615 m

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Transit near 2296 Tolmie St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)6.6 km

Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Tolmie St · 4, 44, 84260 m

Westbound W 10 Ave @ Tolmie St · 14, 9, N17304 m

Blanca Loop bus loop · 4, 14, 99314 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 9, 14, 44, 84, 99, N17

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · European White Birch, Akebono Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 86 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 269 m

Crime near 2296 Tolmie 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: 9 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

4519 W 4th Ave Oct 2025
4676 W 5th Ave Mar 2025
4554 W 4th Ave Nov 2025
4553 W 8th Ave May 2025

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 2296 Tolmie St

What is 2296 Tolmie St assessed at?

$2,896,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2296 Tolmie St built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 2296 Tolmie St?

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

What can be built at 2296 Tolmie St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2296 Tolmie St in a floodplain?

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

Is 2296 Tolmie St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2296 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 2296 Tolmie St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2017: new building ($218,000). More

Which schools serve 2296 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 2296 Tolmie St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 6.6 km away in a straight line.

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