Vancouver Dossier

2848 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1961 on a 280 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 58% of the buildings on W 17th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,940,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 280 m²

Built

1961

8 notes3 clear

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

What the records show for 2848 W 17th Ave

Note

R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

Free preview

What the record says: Lot about 280 m², 10.0 m wide and 28.1 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.

The full report explains every finding like this one.

Note

Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

3 permits on this lot since 2017

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Assessed at $2,940,000, +88% since 2021

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

7 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

On or next to an arterial road (Macdonald St)

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Clear

Not on the Heritage Register

Clear

Outside the City floodplain

Clear

Separated storm and sanitary sewers

Part of a full report: what each record says, what it means and what to do

What the full report adds to each finding

What the record says, with its date and number
What it means for a buyer
What to ask the seller and your realtor
The source of every line

See a sample report

Street view

About 2848 W 17th Ave

Assessed at $2,940,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). The highest assessed house on W 17th Ave. The lot is smaller than 100% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Carnarvon Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

Read every record and what to do next

Each finding explained, full permit and value history, questions for the seller and a PDF for your agent.

Unlock full report for $20 CAD See a sample report

Assessment history of 2848 W 17th Ave

2026$2,940,000

Up 88% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Aug 2022 · New building, single detached house$472,800

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 280 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2848 W 17th Ave

Elementary catchmentCarnarvon Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Carnarvon Community Elementary344 m

Kitsilano Secondary748 m

Madrona School769 m

Carnarvon Park190 m

Valdez Park741 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2848 W 17th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)3.9 km

Southbound Macdonald St @ W 16 Ave · 2, N2251 m

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Macdonald St · 33100 m

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Macdonald St · 33107 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 33, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMacdonald St, 39 m

Truck route39 m

Crime near 2848 W 17th 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 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Arbutus Ridge, the City issued 119 new-building permits and 70 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2848 W 17th Ave

What is 2848 W 17th Ave assessed at?

$2,940,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2848 W 17th Ave built?

In 1961, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 2848 W 17th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2848 W 17th Ave?

The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 2848 W 17th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2848 W 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2848 W 17th 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 2848 W 17th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2022: new building ($472,800). More

Which schools serve 2848 W 17th Ave?

Elementary: Carnarvon Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2848 W 17th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 3.9 km away in a straight line.

Compare 2848 W 17th Ave with another address · Watch this address: email me when its records change

Other addresses on W 17th Ave

Full reportEvery record explained · PDF

Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary