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525 E 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1977 on a 6,204 m² R5-3 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 5th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$34,559,000
Zoning
R5-3
Lot
≈ 6,204 m²
Built
1977
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What the records show for 525 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 $34,559,000, +7% since 2021
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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 525 E 5th Ave
Assessed at $34,559,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 5th Ave, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 950 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 525 E 5th Ave
Elementary catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
St Francis Xavier163 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre297 m
Mount Pleasant Elementary297 m
Carolina Park109 m
Sahalli Park361 m
Transit near 525 E 5th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)950 m
Westbound Great Northern Way @ Carolina Street · 8496 m
Eastbound Great Northern Way @ Carolina St · 84129 m
Westbound Great Northern Way @ Thornton St · 84185 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 84
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front6 · Thornless Honeylocust
Ground elevation≈ 16 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 13 m
Nearest arterial roadGreat Northern Way, 45 m
Railway line209 m
Truck route45 m
Crime near 525 E 5th Ave
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Crime near 525 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 525 E 5th Ave
What is 525 E 5th Ave assessed at?
$34,559,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 525 E 5th Ave built?
In 1977, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 525 E 5th Ave?
It is zoned R5-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 525 E 5th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 525 E 5th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 525 E 5th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 525 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 525 E 5th Ave?
Main Street-Science World Station is 950 m away in a straight line.
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