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2291 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1961 on a 556 m² RM-4 lot with a rear lane. Older than 63% of the buildings on W 1st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,752,000

Zoning

RM-4

Lot

≈ 556 m²

Built

1961

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What the records show for 2291 W 1st Ave

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Zoned RM-4

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What the record says: Lot about 556 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-4 (RM).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Sloped lot: about 5 m of fall

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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 $4,752,000, −6% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 2291 W 1st Ave

Assessed at $4,752,000 for 2026 (+1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 76% of the houses on W 1st Ave. The lot is larger than 76% of the lots in Kitsilano. School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2291 W 1st Ave

2026$4,752,000

Down 6% 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≈ 556 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2291 W 1st Ave

Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

Pacific Rim Montessori Academy425 m

Henry Hudson Elementary565 m

St Augustine's700 m

Kitsilano Beach Park343 m

Hadden Park574 m

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Transit near 2291 W 1st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)2.6 km

Westbound Cornwall Ave @ Yew St · 2, N22206 m

Eastbound Cornwall Ave @ Yew St · 2, N22236 m

Eastbound Cornwall Ave @ Balsam St · 2, N22243 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 7, 14, 44, 84, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 5 m

Nearest arterial roadCornwall Ave, 172 m

Crime near 2291 W 1st 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: 2 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2308 W 3rd Ave Dec 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kitsilano, the City issued 84 new-building permits and 63 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2291 W 1st Ave

What is 2291 W 1st Ave assessed at?

$4,752,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2291 W 1st Ave built?

In 1961, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2291 W 1st Ave?

It is zoned RM-4 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 2291 W 1st Ave?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-4). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 2291 W 1st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2291 W 1st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2291 W 1st 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 2291 W 1st Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2291 W 1st Ave?

Elementary: Hudson Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2291 W 1st Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.6 km away in a straight line.

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