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638 W 51st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1962 on a 673 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 71% of the buildings on W 51st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,062,400

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 673 m²

Built

1962

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What the records show for 638 W 51st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 673 m², 27.3 m wide and 35.7 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,062,400, +4% 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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5 new buildings and 7 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 638 W 51st Ave

Assessed at $3,062,400 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 18% of the houses on W 51st Ave. The land is 97% of the value. School catchment: Jamieson Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 280 m away.

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Assessment history of 638 W 51st Ave

2026$3,062,400

Up 4% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 673 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 638 W 51st Ave

Elementary catchmentJamieson Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary

Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary313 m

Sir Winston Churchill Secondary563 m

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary823 m

Cambie Park336 m

Tisdall Park387 m

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Transit near 638 W 51st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)280 m

Eastbound W 49th Ave @ Tisdall St · 49249 m

Langara-49th Station bus loop · 15, 49, N15266 m

Westbound W 49 Ave @ Tisdall St · 49274 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 1 m

Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 219 m

SkyTrain guideway231 m

Crime near 638 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: 5 new-building permits and 7 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 638 W 51st Ave

What is 638 W 51st Ave assessed at?

$3,062,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 638 W 51st Ave built?

In 1962, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 638 W 51st Ave?

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

What can be built at 638 W 51st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 638 W 51st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 638 W 51st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 638 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 638 W 51st Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 638 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 638 W 51st Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 280 m away in a straight line.

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