85 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1931 on a 1,730 m² CD-1 (454) lot. The oldest building on W 1st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$11,027,881
Zoning
CD-1 (454)
Lot
≈ 1,730 m²
Built
1931
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About 85 W 1st Ave

Assessed at $11,027,881 for 2026 (−55% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses in Mount Pleasant, above 91% of them. The lot is larger than 93% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2022: addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1 ($300,000). Inside the floodplain. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 530 m away.

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Assessment history of 85 W 1st Ave

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2026$11,027,881
Down 53% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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May 2022 · Addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1$300,000
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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 1,730 m²
ZoningCD-1 (454)
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 85 W 1st Ave
Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Columbia College830 m
Crosstown Elementary906 m
The Westside School940 m
Hinge Park304 m
Habitat Island373 m

How catchments work

Transit near 85 W 1st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)530 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Manitoba St · 84131 m
Eastbound E 2nd Ave @ Ontario St · 84222 m
Eastbound W 2nd Ave @ Columbia St · 84291 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 84

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 4 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 2nd Ave, 134 m
SkyTrain guideway467 m
Railway line21 m
Truck route134 m

Crime near 85 W 1st 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 Mount Pleasant, the City issued 39 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 85 W 1st Ave

What is 85 W 1st Ave assessed at?

$11,027,881 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 85 W 1st Ave built?

In 1931, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1900.

What is the zoning of 85 W 1st Ave?

It is zoned CD-1 (454) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 85 W 1st Ave?

It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (454)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 85 W 1st Ave in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More

Is 85 W 1st Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

What building permits has 85 W 1st Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2022: addition or alteration ($300,000). More

Which schools serve 85 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 85 W 1st Ave?

Main Street-Science World Station is 530 m away in a straight line.

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