3839 W 51st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2018 on a 911 m² R1-1 lot. The newest building on W 51st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$4,340,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 911 m²
Built
2018
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What the records show for 3839 W 51st Ave

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Inside a designated floodplain

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

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What the record says
Lot about 911 m², 20.0 m wide and 45.5 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

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Assessed at $4,340,000, +83% 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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About 3839 W 51st Ave

Assessed at $4,340,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 51st Ave, above 94% of them. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2017: new building, single detached house ($1,019,250). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3839 W 51st Ave

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2026$4,340,000
Up 83% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2017 · New building, single detached house$1,019,250

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 911 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3839 W 51st Ave
Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Musqueam Park387 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3839 W 51st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)3.6 km

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Princeton Gold Maple
Ground elevation≈ 3 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 3839 W 51st Ave

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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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Dunbar-Southlands, the City issued 199 new-building permits and 126 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3839 W 51st Ave

What is 3839 W 51st Ave assessed at?

$4,340,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3839 W 51st Ave built?

In 2018, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2019.

What is the zoning of 3839 W 51st Ave?

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

What can be built at 3839 W 51st 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 3839 W 51st Ave in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m), Fraser Risk Today 1/500 Storm. More

Is 3839 W 51st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3839 W 51st 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 3839 W 51st Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2017: new building ($1,019,250). More

Which schools serve 3839 W 51st Ave?

Elementary: Southlands Elementary. Secondary: Point Grey Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3839 W 51st Ave?

YVR-Airport Station is 3.6 km away in a straight line.

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