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1185 E 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2019 on a 560 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 96% of the buildings on E 17th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,743,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 560 m²

Built

2019

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What the records show for 1185 E 17th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 560 m², 15.1 m wide and 37.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
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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Rebuilt in 2019 after a demolition

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $4,743,000, +46% 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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Outside the City floodplain

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About 1185 E 17th Ave

Assessed at $4,743,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 17th Ave, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 93% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2019 demolition. School catchment: Dickens Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 1185 E 17th Ave

2026$4,743,000

Up 46% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Feb 2019 · New building, single detached house with suite$1,031,578

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 560 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1185 E 17th Ave

Elementary catchmentDickens Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Charles Dickens Elementary190 m

Tyee Elementary504 m

St Joseph's609 m

Sunnyside Park91 m

Clark Park579 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1185 E 17th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)1.1 km

Southbound Knight St @ E 17 Ave · 22296 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 17 Ave · 22309 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Windsor St · 19, N19335 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 22, N19

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front6 · Redbud Crabapple, Rancho Sargent Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 42 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 299 m

Crime near 1185 E 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: 3 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1125 E 14th Ave Jul 2026
3054 Clark Dr Oct 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1185 E 17th Ave

What is 1185 E 17th Ave assessed at?

$4,743,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1185 E 17th Ave built?

In 2019, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1185 E 17th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1185 E 17th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 1185 E 17th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1185 E 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1185 E 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 1185 E 17th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2019: new building ($1,031,578). More

Which schools serve 1185 E 17th Ave?

Elementary: Dickens Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1185 E 17th Ave?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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