879 W 61st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1921 on a 459 m² R1-1 lot. The oldest building on W 61st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,223,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 459 m²
Built
1921
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What the records show for 879 W 61st Ave

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About 879 W 61st Ave

Assessed at $3,223,000 for 2026 (+13% on 2025). Assessed higher than 73% of the houses on W 61st Ave. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Laurier Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 980 m away.

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Assessment history of 879 W 61st Ave

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2026$3,223,000
Up 56% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Feb 2024 · New building, single detached house with suite$1,000,000
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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 459 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 879 W 61st Ave
Elementary catchmentLaurier Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary242 m
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary585 m
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Annex772 m
Oak Park129 m
Ash Park782 m

How catchments work

Transit near 879 W 61st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)980 m
Southbound Oak St @ W 59 Ave · 17243 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 59 Ave · 17246 m
Northbound Oak St @ Park Dr · 17270 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Dawn Redwood
Ground elevation≈ 50 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadOak St, 228 m

Crime near 879 W 61st Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

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 879 W 61st Ave

What is 879 W 61st Ave assessed at?

$3,223,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 879 W 61st Ave built?

In 1921, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 879 W 61st Ave?

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

What can be built at 879 W 61st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 879 W 61st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 879 W 61st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 879 W 61st Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2024: new building ($1,000,000). More

Which schools serve 879 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 879 W 61st Ave?

Marine Drive Station is 980 m away in a straight line.

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