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1688 W 61st Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1995 on a 602 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 67% of the buildings on W 61st Ave.
Assessed 2026
$3,606,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 602 m²
Built
1995
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What the records show for 1688 W 61st Ave
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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Assessed at $3,606,000, +17% since 2021
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Railway line about 157 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1688 W 61st Ave
Assessed at $3,606,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 85% of the houses on W 61st Ave. The lot is larger than 76% of the lots in Marpole. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2018: addition or alteration, single detached house ($65,000). School catchment: McKechnie Elementary and Magee Secondary. Templeton Station is 2.1 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Mar 2018 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$65,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentMcKechnie Elementary
Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary
Vancouver Hebrew Academy321 m
Dr R E McKechnie Elementary638 m
Vancouver Montessori School884 m
Shannon Park237 m
Riverview Park402 m
Transit near 1688 W 61st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Templeton (Canada Line)2.1 km
Northbound Angus Dr @ W 61 Ave · 16184 m
Southbound West Blvd @ W 60 Ave · 16265 m
Eastbound W 64 Ave @ East Blvd · 16283 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 16
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · White Beam Mountain Ash
Ground elevation≈ 46 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m
Railway line157 m
Crime near 1688 W 61st Ave
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Crime near 1688 W 61st 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: 6 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 1816 W 62nd Ave Mar 2026
- 1694 W 62nd Ave Feb 2026
- 7775 Adera St Oct 2026
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Marpole, the City issued 92 new-building permits and 44 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1688 W 61st Ave
What is 1688 W 61st Ave assessed at?
$3,606,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1688 W 61st Ave built?
In 1995, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1999.
What is the zoning of 1688 W 61st Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1688 W 61st 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 1688 W 61st Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1688 W 61st Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1688 W 61st Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2018: addition or alteration ($65,000). More
Which schools serve 1688 W 61st Ave?
Elementary: McKechnie Elementary. Secondary: Magee Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1688 W 61st Ave?
Templeton Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.
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