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187 W 48th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1951 on a 450 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 83% of the buildings on W 48th Ave.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes Free preview
What the record says Lot about 450 m², 12.1 m wide and 37.7 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes. What it means Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1. What to do If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects. The full report explains every finding like this one.
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Built 1951: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $2,505,500, +14% 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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9 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register Clear
Outside the City floodplain
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About 187 W 48th Ave Assessed at $2,505,500 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 24% of the houses on W 48th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 91% of the lots in Oakridge. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 470 m away.
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Assessment history of 187 W 48th Ave
2026 $2,505,500
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Up 14% since 2021
2020 2026
Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
Area ≈ 450 m²
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Schools and parks near 187 W 48th Ave
Elementary catchment Van Horne Elementary
Secondary catchment Eric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary 573 m
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary 772 m
Langara Park 232 m
Columbia Park 511 m
How catchments work
Transit near 187 W 48th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line) 470 m
Westbound W 49 Ave @ Manitoba St · 49 160 m
Westbound W 49th Ave @ Columbia St · 49 170 m
Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Alberta St · 49 201 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 49
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front 1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation ≈ 70 m above sea level
Slope across the lot Gentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial road W 49th Ave, 128 m
SkyTrain guideway 430 m
Crime near 187 W 48th Ave Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby Within 300 m in the last two years: 9 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.
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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Oakridge, the City issued 60 new-building permits and 40 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 187 W 48th Ave
What is 187 W 48th Ave assessed at? $2,505,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 187 W 48th Ave built? In 1951, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 187 W 48th Ave? It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 187 W 48th Ave? Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 187 W 48th Ave in a floodplain? No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 187 W 48th Ave on the Heritage Register? No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 187 W 48th Ave had? None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 187 W 48th Ave? Elementary: Van Horne Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 187 W 48th Ave? Langara-49th Avenue Station is 470 m away in a straight line.
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