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231 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1942 on a 2,804 m² M-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 94% of the buildings on W 2nd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$20,486,200
Zoning
M-2
Lot
≈ 2,804 m²
Built
1942
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What the records show for 231 W 2nd Ave
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Built 1942: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned M-2
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Assessed at $20,486,200, −52% 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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On or next to an arterial road (W 2nd Ave)
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Railway line about 76 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 231 W 2nd Ave
Assessed at $20,486,200 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 88% of the houses on W 2nd Ave. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Olympic Village Station is 380 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 231 W 2nd Ave
Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Elsie Roy Elementary899 m
The Westside School988 m
Hinge Park237 m
Habitat Island381 m
Transit near 231 W 2nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Olympic Village (Canada Line)380 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Crowe St · 8485 m
Eastbound W 2nd Ave @ Columbia St · 84115 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Manitoba St · 84319 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 50, 84
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Emerald Queen Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 2nd Ave, 37 m
SkyTrain guideway364 m
Railway line76 m
Truck route37 m
Crime near 231 W 2nd Ave
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Crime near 231 W 2nd 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:
- 218 W 5th Ave Oct 2025
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 231 W 2nd Ave
What is 231 W 2nd Ave assessed at?
$20,486,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 231 W 2nd Ave built?
In 1942, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1972.
What is the zoning of 231 W 2nd Ave?
It is zoned M-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 231 W 2nd Ave?
It is in a industrial district (M-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 231 W 2nd Ave in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 231 W 2nd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 231 W 2nd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 231 W 2nd Ave?
Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 231 W 2nd Ave?
Olympic Village Station is 380 m away in a straight line.
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