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159 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC
A 2-unit strata building, built 2010 on a 6,001 m² CD-1 (454) lot. Older than 72% of the buildings on W 1st Ave.
Typical unit, 2026
$639,369
Zoning
CD-1 (454)
Strata units
2
Built
2010
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What the records show for 159 W 1st Ave
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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Zoned CD-1 (454)
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Typical unit assessed at $639,369; the building +29% since 2021
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Strata building, 2 units, built 2010
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Railway line about 24 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 159 W 1st Ave
Units are assessed from $639,369 to $639,369; the typical unit is $639,369. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2018: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($13,500). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 660 m away.
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Assessment history of 159 W 1st Ave
UnlockWhole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $639,369 to $639,369, typical unit $639,369.
2026$639,369
Up 29% since 2021
Permits on this building · 1 since 2017
Apr 2018 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$13,500
Schools and parks near 159 W 1st Ave
Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
The Westside School862 m
Crosstown Elementary912 m
Columbia College982 m
Hinge Park152 m
Habitat Island250 m
Transit near 159 W 1st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)660 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Manitoba St · 84170 m
Eastbound W 2nd Ave @ Columbia St · 84188 m
Eastbound E 2nd Ave @ Ontario St · 84352 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 84
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Morgan Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 3 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteunder 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 2nd Ave, 135 m
Railway line24 m
Truck route135 m
Crime near 159 W 1st Ave
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Crime near 159 W 1st 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: 2 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 1601 Columbia St Sep 2026
- 5 W 2nd Ave Mar 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Mount Pleasant, the City issued 38 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 159 W 1st Ave
What are the units at 159 W 1st Ave assessed at?
Units are assessed from $639,369 to $639,369; the typical unit is $639,369.
When was 159 W 1st Ave built?
In 2010, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 159 W 1st Ave?
It is zoned CD-1 (454) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 159 W 1st Ave in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 159 W 1st Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 159 W 1st Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2018: addition or alteration ($13,500). More
Which schools serve 159 W 1st Ave?
Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 159 W 1st Ave?
Main Street-Science World Station is 660 m away in a straight line.
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