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870 W 61st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1986 on a 339 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on W 61st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,177,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 339 m²

Built

1986

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What the records show for 870 W 61st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 339 m², 9.1 m wide and 37.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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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 $2,177,000, +10% 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 870 W 61st Ave

Assessed at $2,177,000 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 19% of the houses on W 61st Ave. The lot is smaller than 94% of the lots in Marpole. School catchment: Laurier Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 920 m away.

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Assessment history of 870 W 61st Ave

2026$2,177,000

Up 10% 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≈ 339 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 870 W 61st Ave

Elementary catchmentLaurier Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary292 m

Sir Winston Churchill Secondary644 m

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Annex715 m

Oak Park143 m

Ash Park725 m

How catchments work

Transit near 870 W 61st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)920 m

Northbound Oak St @ Park Dr · 17264 m

Southbound Oak St @ Park Dr · 17284 m

Southbound Oak St @ W 59 Ave · 17291 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kobus Magnolia

Ground elevation≈ 48 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadOak St, 258 m

Crime near 870 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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

7648 Heather St Apr 2025
829 W 64th Ave Oct 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Marpole, the City issued 93 new-building permits and 44 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 870 W 61st Ave

What is 870 W 61st Ave assessed at?

$2,177,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 870 W 61st Ave built?

In 1986, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1999.

What is the zoning of 870 W 61st Ave?

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

What can be built at 870 W 61st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 870 W 61st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 870 W 61st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 870 W 61st 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 870 W 61st Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 870 W 61st Ave?

Elementary: Laurier Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 870 W 61st Ave?

Marine Drive Station is 920 m away in a straight line.

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