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81 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1941 on a 434 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on W 49th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,036,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 434 m²

Built

1941

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What the records show for 81 W 49th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1941.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1941: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,036,000, −32% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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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 81 W 49th Ave

Assessed at $2,036,000 for 2026 (−16% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 49th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 92% of the lots in Oakridge. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2017: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($75,000). School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 630 m away.

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Assessment history of 81 W 49th Ave

2026$2,036,000

Down 32% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Feb 2017 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$75,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 434 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 81 W 49th Ave

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary619 m

St Andrew's884 m

Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary955 m

Langara Park283 m

Langara Golf Course605 m

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Transit near 81 W 49th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)630 m

Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Manitoba St · 4937 m

Westbound W 49 Ave @ Manitoba St · 4983 m

Westbound W 49th Ave @ Columbia St · 49306 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 49

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Bowhall Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 29 m

Crime near 81 W 49th 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: 3 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

6345 Ontario St Nov 2025
85 W 48th Ave Oct 2024

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 81 W 49th Ave

What is 81 W 49th Ave assessed at?

$2,036,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 81 W 49th Ave built?

In 1941, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 81 W 49th Ave?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 81 W 49th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 81 W 49th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 81 W 49th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 81 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. More

What building permits has 81 W 49th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2017: addition or alteration ($75,000). More

Which schools serve 81 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 81 W 49th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 630 m away in a straight line.

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