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2939 E 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1988 on a 501 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 54% of the buildings on E 17th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,055,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 501 m²

Built

1988

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What the records show for 2939 E 17th 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 501 m², 10.0 m wide and 50.2 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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,055,000, +30% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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10 new buildings and 5 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 2939 E 17th Ave

Assessed at $2,055,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on E 17th Ave. The land is 89% of the value. The lot is larger than 86% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Nootka Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Renfrew Station is 510 m away.

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Assessment history of 2939 E 17th Ave

2026$2,055,000

Up 30% 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≈ 501 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2939 E 17th Ave

Elementary catchmentNootka Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Nootka Community Elementary118 m

St Jude's211 m

Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC471 m

Renfrew Community Park281 m

Beaconsfield Park618 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2939 E 17th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)510 m

Northbound Renfrew St @ E 17 Ave · 1697 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ E 17 Ave · 16126 m

Northbound Renfrew St @ E 16 Ave · 16154 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 50 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadRenfrew St, 104 m

Railway line477 m

Crime near 2939 E 17th 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: 10 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Renfrew-Collingwood, the City issued 179 new-building permits and 105 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2939 E 17th Ave

What is 2939 E 17th Ave assessed at?

$2,055,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2939 E 17th Ave built?

In 1988, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2939 E 17th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2939 E 17th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2939 E 17th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2939 E 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2939 E 17th 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 2939 E 17th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2939 E 17th Ave?

Elementary: Nootka Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2939 E 17th Ave?

Renfrew Station is 510 m away in a straight line.

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