234 W 48th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1911 on a 372 m² RM-8A lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on W 48th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,736,000
Zoning
RM-8A
Lot
≈ 372 m²
Built
1911
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What the records show for 234 W 48th Ave

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Zoned RM-8A

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What the record says
Lot about 372 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-8A (RM).
What it means
The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1911: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,736,000, −9% 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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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 234 W 48th Ave

Assessed at $1,736,000 for 2026 (−25% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 48th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 96% of the lots in Oakridge. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 380 m away.

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Assessment history of 234 W 48th Ave

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2026$1,736,000
Down 9% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 372 m²
ZoningRM-8A
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 234 W 48th Ave
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary662 m
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary690 m
Langara Park164 m
Columbia Park552 m

How catchments work

Transit near 234 W 48th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)380 m
Westbound W 49th Ave @ Columbia St · 4975 m
Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Alberta St · 49103 m
Westbound W 49 Ave @ Manitoba St · 49195 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 49, N15

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum
Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 71 m
SkyTrain guideway348 m

Crime near 234 W 48th 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: 5 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Oakridge, the City issued 61 new-building permits and 40 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 234 W 48th Ave

What is 234 W 48th Ave assessed at?

$1,736,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 234 W 48th Ave built?

In 1911, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 234 W 48th Ave?

It is zoned RM-8A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 234 W 48th Ave?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-8A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 234 W 48th Ave in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 234 W 48th Ave on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 234 W 48th Ave be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 234 W 48th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 234 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 234 W 48th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 380 m away in a straight line.

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