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2894 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1991 on a 426 m² R1-1 lot. Newer than 85% of the buildings on W 17th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,939,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 426 m²

Built

1991

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What the records show for 2894 W 17th 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 426 m², 14.9 m wide and 28.8 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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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Assessed at $2,939,000, +19% since 2021

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8 new buildings and 8 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 2894 W 17th Ave

Assessed at $2,939,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 17th Ave, above 95% of them. The lot is smaller than 80% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2024: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($502,000). School catchment: Carnarvon Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2894 W 17th Ave

2026$2,939,000

Up 19% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Nov 2024 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$502,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 426 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2894 W 17th Ave

Elementary catchmentCarnarvon Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Carnarvon Community Elementary270 m

Kitsilano Secondary788 m

Madrona School791 m

Carnarvon Park117 m

Park Site on Blenheim674 m

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Transit near 2894 W 17th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)4.0 km

Southbound Macdonald St @ W 16 Ave · 2, N22108 m

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Macdonald St · 33126 m

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Mackenzie St · 2, 33130 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 33, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Douglas Hawthorn

Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 91 m

Truck route111 m

Crime near 2894 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: 8 new-building permits and 8 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 2894 W 17th Ave

What is 2894 W 17th Ave assessed at?

$2,939,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2894 W 17th Ave built?

In 1991, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2894 W 17th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2894 W 17th 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 2894 W 17th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2894 W 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2894 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 2894 W 17th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2024: addition or alteration ($502,000). More

Which schools serve 2894 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 2894 W 17th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 4.0 km away in a straight line.

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