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1781 W 61st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1974 on a 600 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 59% of the buildings on W 61st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,992,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 600 m²

Built

1974

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1974.
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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,992,000, +17% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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9 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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Railway line about 46 m away

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 1781 W 61st Ave

Assessed at $2,992,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on W 61st Ave. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is larger than 75% of the lots in Marpole. School catchment: McKechnie Elementary and Magee Secondary. Templeton Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 1781 W 61st Ave

2026$2,992,000

Up 17% 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≈ 600 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1781 W 61st Ave

Elementary catchmentMcKechnie Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Vancouver Hebrew Academy462 m

Dr R E McKechnie Elementary492 m

Vancouver Montessori School961 m

Shannon Park380 m

Riverview Park442 m

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Transit near 1781 W 61st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Templeton (Canada Line)2.2 km

Northbound Angus Dr @ W 61 Ave · 1679 m

Southbound West Blvd @ W 60 Ave · 16120 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 60 Ave · 16179 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Ground elevation≈ 43 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Railway line46 m

Crime near 1781 W 61st 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: 9 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 1781 W 61st Ave

What is 1781 W 61st Ave assessed at?

$2,992,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1781 W 61st Ave built?

In 1974, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 1781 W 61st Ave?

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

What can be built at 1781 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 1781 W 61st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1781 W 61st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1781 W 61st Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1781 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 1781 W 61st Ave?

Templeton Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

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