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3181 E 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1954 on a 385 m² R3-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 73% of the buildings on E 5th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,674,800

Zoning

R3-1

Lot

≈ 385 m²

Built

1954

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What the records show for 3181 E 5th Ave

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Zoned R3-1

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What the record says: Lot about 385 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R3-1 (R3).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1954: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,674,800, +27% 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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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 3181 E 5th Ave

Assessed at $1,674,800 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 19% of the houses on E 5th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. School catchment: šxʷəxʷaʔəs Thunderbird Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Rupert Station is 650 m away.

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Assessment history of 3181 E 5th Ave

2026$1,674,800

Up 27% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 385 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3181 E 5th Ave

Elementary catchmentšxʷəxʷaʔəs Thunderbird Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Thunderbird StrongStart Centre458 m

Thunderbird Elementary458 m

Chief Maquinna Annex583 m

Sunrise Park169 m

Kaslo Park677 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3181 E 5th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Rupert (Millennium Line)650 m

Southbound Rupert St @ E 5th Ave · 27235 m

Northbound Rupert St @ E 5th Ave · 27255 m

Southbound Rupert St @ E 3rd Ave · 27276 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 27

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 62 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadRupert St, 245 m

Crime near 3181 E 5th 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: 5 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

3034 E 5th Ave Dec 2025
3117 E 6th Ave Mar 2025
3092 E 6th Ave Apr 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Hastings-Sunrise, the City issued 221 new-building permits and 134 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3181 E 5th Ave

What is 3181 E 5th Ave assessed at?

$1,674,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3181 E 5th Ave built?

In 1954, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 3181 E 5th Ave?

It is zoned R3-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 3181 E 5th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3181 E 5th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3181 E 5th 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 3181 E 5th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 3181 E 5th Ave?

Elementary: šxʷəxʷaʔəs Thunderbird Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3181 E 5th Ave?

Rupert Station is 650 m away in a straight line.

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