159 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 13-unit strata building on a 2,644 m² CD-1 (847) lot with a rear lane. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition.

Assessed 2026
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Zoning
CD-1 (847)
Strata units
13
Built
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2 to check5 notes2 clear
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What the records show for 159 W 49th Ave

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Zoned CD-1 (847)

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Lot about 2,644 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (847) (CD).
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13 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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Strata building, 13 units, built year unknown

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On or next to an arterial road (W 49th Ave)

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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 159 W 49th Ave

School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 490 m away.

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Assessment history of 159 W 49th Ave

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2026$0

Permits on this building · 13 since 2017

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Oct 2026 · Addition or alteration, retail store$300,000
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Schools and parks near 159 W 49th Ave
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary646 m
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary820 m
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary990 m
Langara Park172 m
Langara Golf Course558 m

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Transit near 159 W 49th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)490 m
Westbound W 49 Ave @ Manitoba St · 4960 m
Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Manitoba St · 49145 m
Westbound W 49th Ave @ Columbia St · 49172 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 49

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front3 · Elm Species
Ground elevation≈ 68 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 31 m
SkyTrain guideway477 m

Crime near 159 W 49th 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.

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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 159 W 49th Ave

What is the zoning of 159 W 49th Ave?

It is zoned CD-1 (847) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 159 W 49th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 159 W 49th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 159 W 49th 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 159 W 49th Ave had?

The City has issued 13 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: addition or alteration ($300,000). More

Which schools serve 159 W 49th 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 159 W 49th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 490 m away in a straight line.

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