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2045 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1913 on a 595 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on W 49th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,521,300

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 595 m²

Built

1913

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What the records show for 2045 W 49th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1913.
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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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), borderline

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Built 1913: 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 $2,521,300, +18% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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11 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (W 49th Ave)

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Railway line about 105 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 2045 W 49th Ave

Assessed at $2,521,300 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 30% of the houses on W 49th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. School catchment: Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2045 W 49th Ave

2026$2,521,300

Up 18% 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≈ 595 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2045 W 49th Ave

Elementary catchmentMaple Grove Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Magee Secondary189 m

Maple Grove Elementary266 m

Maple Grove Park637 m

Kerrisdale Centennial Park724 m

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Transit near 2045 W 49th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)2.7 km

Westbound W 49 Ave @ Maple St · 4950 m

Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Maple St · 49110 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 49 Ave · 16135 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 49

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 65 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 23 m

Railway line105 m

Crime near 2045 W 49th 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 8 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

6507 Cypress St Feb 2025
2122 W 47th Ave Sep 2025
2086 W 46th Ave Oct 2025
6625 Maple St Aug 2025

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 2045 W 49th Ave

What is 2045 W 49th Ave assessed at?

$2,521,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2045 W 49th Ave built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 2045 W 49th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2045 W 49th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2045 W 49th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2045 W 49th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2045 W 49th 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 2045 W 49th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2045 W 49th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2045 W 49th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.7 km away in a straight line.

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