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2161 W 48th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1924 on a 549 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 83% of the buildings on W 48th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,116,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 549 m²

Built

1924

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What the records show for 2161 W 48th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 549 m², 15.2 m wide and 36.1 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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Built 1924: 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 $3,116,000, +9% 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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16 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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Railway line about 154 m away

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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 2161 W 48th Ave

Assessed at $3,116,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 50% of the houses on W 48th Ave. The land is 92% of the value. The lot is smaller than 72% of the lots in Kerrisdale. School catchment: Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2161 W 48th Ave

2026$3,116,000

Up 9% 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≈ 549 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2161 W 48th Ave

Elementary catchmentMaple Grove Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Magee Secondary439 m

Maple Grove Elementary456 m

McCleery Park501 m

Kerrisdale Centennial Park527 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2161 W 48th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)3.0 km

Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Yew St · 49148 m

Westbound W 49 Ave @ Yew St · 49172 m

Westbound W 49 Ave @ West Blvd · 49187 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 49

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pacific Sunset Maple

Ground elevation≈ 57 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 130 m

Railway line154 m

Crime near 2161 W 48th 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: 16 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2122 W 47th Ave Sep 2025
2086 W 46th Ave Oct 2025
6463 Yew St Sep 2026
2111 W 47th Ave Apr 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kerrisdale, the City issued 137 new-building permits and 72 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2161 W 48th Ave

What is 2161 W 48th Ave assessed at?

$3,116,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2161 W 48th Ave built?

In 1924, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 2161 W 48th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2161 W 48th 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 2161 W 48th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2161 W 48th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2161 W 48th 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 2161 W 48th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2161 W 48th Ave?

Elementary: Maple Grove Elementary. Secondary: Magee Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2161 W 48th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 3.0 km 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