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1617 E 34th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1947 on a 339 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 83% of the buildings on E 34th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,916,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 339 m²

Built

1947

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What the records show for 1617 E 34th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1947.
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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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

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Built 1947: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $1,916,000, +54% since 2021

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11 new buildings and 9 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 1617 E 34th Ave

Assessed at $1,916,000 for 2026 (+20% on 2025). Assessed higher than 69% of the houses on E 34th Ave. The lot is smaller than 71% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Tecumseh Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 1617 E 34th Ave

2026$1,916,000

Up 54% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

May 2025 · New building, single detached house with suite$850,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 339 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1617 E 34th Ave

Elementary catchmentTecumseh Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tecumseh Annex273 m

Lord Selkirk Annex644 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary662 m

Kensington Park239 m

Jones Park559 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1617 E 34th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.5 km

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Argyle St · 33130 m

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Argyle St · 33157 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Knight St · 33264 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 90 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 69 m

Crime near 1617 E 34th 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: 11 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 1617 E 34th Ave

What is 1617 E 34th Ave assessed at?

$1,916,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1617 E 34th Ave built?

In 1947, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1617 E 34th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1617 E 34th Ave?

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 1617 E 34th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1617 E 34th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1617 E 34th 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 1617 E 34th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: new building ($850,000). More

Which schools serve 1617 E 34th Ave?

Elementary: Tecumseh Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1617 E 34th Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

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