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498 E 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1910 on a 302 m² R5-3 lot. The oldest building on E 5th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$1,656,000
Zoning
R5-3
Lot
≈ 302 m²
Built
1910
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What the records show for 498 E 5th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned R5-3
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Assessed at $1,656,000, +15% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 498 E 5th Ave
Assessed at $1,656,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 5th Ave. The land is 96% of the value. The lot is smaller than 82% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 960 m away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 498 E 5th Ave
Elementary catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
St Francis Xavier115 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre230 m
Mount Pleasant Elementary230 m
Carolina Park179 m
Guelph Park296 m
Transit near 498 E 5th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)960 m
Westbound Great Northern Way @ Thornton St · 84155 m
Westbound Great Northern Way @ Carolina Street · 84175 m
Eastbound Great Northern Way @ Carolina St · 84204 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 9, 84, N8, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Katsura Tree
Ground elevation≈ 20 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadGreat Northern Way, 93 m
Railway line270 m
Truck route93 m
Crime near 498 E 5th Ave
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Crime near 498 E 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: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 539 E 7th Ave Mar 2026
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Mount Pleasant, the City issued 39 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 498 E 5th Ave
What is 498 E 5th Ave assessed at?
$1,656,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 498 E 5th Ave built?
In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.
What is the zoning of 498 E 5th Ave?
It is zoned R5-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 498 E 5th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 498 E 5th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 498 E 5th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 498 E 5th Ave?
Elementary: Mount Pleasant Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 498 E 5th Ave?
Main Street-Science World Station is 960 m away in a straight line.
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