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626 W 51st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1965 on a 1,010 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 69% of the buildings on W 51st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,599,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 1,010 m²

Built

1965

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What the records show for 626 W 51st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 1,010 m², 29.5 m wide and 53.0 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.

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4 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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Assessed at $4,599,000, +27% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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4 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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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 626 W 51st Ave

Assessed at $4,599,000 for 2026 (+31% on 2025). Assessed higher than 82% of the houses on W 51st Ave. The lot is larger than 92% of the lots in Oakridge. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Jamieson Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 260 m away.

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Assessment history of 626 W 51st Ave

2026$4,599,000

Up 27% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Aug 2024 · Demolition, single detached house$15,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,010 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 626 W 51st Ave

Elementary catchmentJamieson Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary

Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary320 m

Sir Winston Churchill Secondary577 m

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary831 m

Cambie Park330 m

Tisdall Park388 m

How catchments work

Transit near 626 W 51st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)260 m

Langara-49th Station bus loop · 15, 49, N15253 m

Eastbound W 49th Ave @ Tisdall St · 49259 m

Westbound W 49 Ave @ Tisdall St · 49283 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 49, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 76 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 202 m

SkyTrain guideway213 m

Crime near 626 W 51st 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: 4 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

6730 Heather St Jan 2025
6926 Tisdall St Feb 2026

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 626 W 51st Ave

What is 626 W 51st Ave assessed at?

$4,599,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 626 W 51st Ave built?

In 1965, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 626 W 51st Ave?

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

What can be built at 626 W 51st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 626 W 51st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 626 W 51st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 626 W 51st 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 626 W 51st Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2024: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 626 W 51st Ave?

Elementary: Jamieson Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 626 W 51st Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 260 m away in a straight line.

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