649 W 52nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1959 on a 590 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 67% of the buildings on W 52nd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,826,600
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 590 m²
Built
1959
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What the records show for 649 W 52nd 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 590 m², 16.7 m wide and 35.3 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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Built 1959: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,826,600, +5% 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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4 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 649 W 52nd Ave

Assessed at $2,826,600 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 11% of the houses on W 52nd Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 76% of the lots in Oakridge. School catchment: Jamieson Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 290 m away.

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Assessment history of 649 W 52nd Ave

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2026$2,826,600
Up 5% 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≈ 590 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 649 W 52nd Ave
Elementary catchmentJamieson Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary362 m
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary557 m
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary798 m
Cambie Park287 m
Tisdall Park431 m

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Transit near 649 W 52nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)290 m
Langara-49th Station bus loop · 15, 49, N15279 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 54 Ave · 15, N15288 m
Eastbound W 49th Ave @ Tisdall St · 49299 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 49, N15

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 194 m
SkyTrain guideway205 m

Crime near 649 W 52nd 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: 4 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 649 W 52nd Ave

What is 649 W 52nd Ave assessed at?

$2,826,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 649 W 52nd Ave built?

In 1959, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 649 W 52nd Ave?

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

What can be built at 649 W 52nd 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 649 W 52nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 649 W 52nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 649 W 52nd 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 649 W 52nd Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 649 W 52nd 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 649 W 52nd Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 290 m away in a straight line.

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