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4008 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2000 on a 720 m² R1-1 lot. Newer than 66% of the buildings on W 8th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$6,861,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 720 m²

Built

2000

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What the records show for 4008 W 8th Ave

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

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What the record says: Lot about 720 m², 23.8 m wide and 42.2 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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Steep lot: about 9 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $6,861,000, −3% since 2021

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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 4008 W 8th Ave

Assessed at $6,861,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 8th Ave, above 93% of them. The lot is larger than 88% of the lots in West Point Grey. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2018: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($148,000). School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4008 W 8th Ave

2026$6,861,000

Down 3% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jan 2018 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$148,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 720 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4008 W 8th Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Mary Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Our Lady of Perpetual Help205 m

Pacific Spirit School455 m

Family Montessori School455 m

Jericho Beach Park784 m

Almond Park788 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4008 W 8th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.3 km

Westbound W 10 Ave @ Crown St · 14, 9, N17150 m

Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Crown St · 14, 9, N17155 m

Westbound W 10 Ave @ Wallace St · 14, 9, N17213 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 14, N17

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 38 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSteep, about 9 m

Nearest arterial roadW 10th Ave, 147 m

Truck route147 m

Crime near 4008 W 8th Ave

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: 7 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

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 4008 W 8th Ave

What is 4008 W 8th Ave assessed at?

$6,861,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4008 W 8th Ave built?

In 2000, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2013.

What is the zoning of 4008 W 8th Ave?

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

What can be built at 4008 W 8th Ave?

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 4008 W 8th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 4008 W 8th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4008 W 8th Ave 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 4008 W 8th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2018: addition or alteration ($148,000). More

Which schools serve 4008 W 8th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4008 W 8th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.3 km away in a straight line.

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