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1551 Rupert St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1989 on a 370 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 72% of the buildings on Rupert St.

Assessed 2026

$1,807,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 370 m²

Built

1989

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What the records show for 1551 Rupert St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1989.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Assessed at $1,807,000, +26% since 2021

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11 new buildings and 5 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1551 Rupert St

Assessed at $1,807,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on Rupert St. The land is 90% of the value. 3 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2026: addition or alteration, single detached house ($1,500). School catchment: wək̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Rupert Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 1551 Rupert St

2026$1,807,000

Up 26% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Mar 2026 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$1,500

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 370 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1551 Rupert St

Elementary catchmentwək̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Sir Matthew Begbie Elementary296 m

Thunderbird StrongStart Centre825 m

Thunderbird Elementary825 m

Rupert Park218 m

Thunderbird Park470 m

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Transit near 1551 Rupert St

Nearest SkyTrain: Rupert (Millennium Line)1.1 km

Southbound Rupert St @ Grant St · 2738 m

Northbound Rupert St @ Graveley St · 2743 m

Northbound Rupert St @ Kitchener St · 27187 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 27

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Dawn Redwood

Ground elevation≈ 39 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadE 1st Ave, 161 m

Truck route102 m

Crime near 1551 Rupert St

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: 11 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 1551 Rupert St

What is 1551 Rupert St assessed at?

$1,807,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1551 Rupert St built?

In 1989, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1551 Rupert St?

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

What can be built at 1551 Rupert St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 1551 Rupert St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1551 Rupert St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1551 Rupert St 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 1551 Rupert St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2026: addition or alteration ($1,500). More

Which schools serve 1551 Rupert St?

Elementary: wək̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1551 Rupert St?

Rupert Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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