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2491 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A strata home (one strata lot), built 1997 on a 509 m² RT-8 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 80% of the buildings on W 5th Ave.
Typical unit, 2026
$1,619,000
Zoning
RT-8
Strata units
1
Built
1997
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What the records show for 2491 W 5th Ave
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Strata from 1997: no envelope repair permit since 2017
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Zoned RT-8
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Assessed at $1,619,000, +6% since 2021
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 2491 W 5th Ave
1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2025: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($19,000). School catchment: Gordon Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.
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Assessment history of 2491 W 5th Ave
UnlockWhole building, 1 units: units are assessed from $1,619,000 to $1,619,000, typical unit $1,619,000.
2026$1,619,000
Up 6% since 2021
Permits on this building · 1 since 2017
Mar 2025 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$19,000
Schools and parks near 2491 W 5th Ave
Elementary catchmentGordon Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Pacific Rim Montessori Academy240 m
Madrona School543 m
Kitsilano Secondary567 m
Tatlow Park614 m
Point Grey Park Site at Stephens Street625 m
Transit near 2491 W 5th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)3.0 km
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Balsam St · 14, 4, 7148 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Trafalgar St · 14, 4, 7167 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Balsam St · 14, 4, 7205 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 14
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 32 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 70 m
Truck route70 m
Crime near 2491 W 5th Ave
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Crime near 2491 W 5th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 4 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 2352 W 4th Ave Jun 2025
- 2532 W 5th Ave Jul 2026
- 1847 Larch St Nov 2025
- 2561 W 2nd Ave Feb 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Kitsilano, the City issued 82 new-building permits and 62 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 2491 W 5th Ave
What are the units at 2491 W 5th Ave assessed at?
Units are assessed from $1,619,000 to $1,619,000; the typical unit is $1,619,000.
When was 2491 W 5th Ave built?
In 1997, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 2491 W 5th Ave?
It is zoned RT-8 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 2491 W 5th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 2491 W 5th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 2491 W 5th Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2025: addition or alteration ($19,000). More
Which schools serve 2491 W 5th Ave?
Elementary: Gordon Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2491 W 5th Ave?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 3.0 km away in a straight line.
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