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178 E 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1911 on a 403 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 80% of the buildings on E 17th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,791,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 403 m²
Built
1911
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What the records show for 178 E 17th Ave
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Built 1911: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $2,791,000, +21% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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9 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 178 E 17th Ave
Assessed at $2,791,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 81% of the houses on E 17th Ave. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.2 km away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 178 E 17th Ave
Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Simon Fraser Elementary478 m
St Patrick's Elementary494 m
David Livingstone Elementary595 m
Grimmett Park153 m
Tea Swamp Park331 m
Transit near 178 E 17th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.2 km
Northbound Main St @ E 18 Ave · 399 m
Southbound Main St @ E 16 Ave · 3121 m
Southbound Main St @ E 18 Ave · 3144 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 57 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 71 m
Truck route71 m
Crime near 178 E 17th Ave
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Crime near 178 E 17th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 9 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 22 E 18th Ave Oct 2026
- 3406 Ontario St Feb 2026
- 258 E 19th Ave Nov 2024
- 3375 Quebec St Oct 2026
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Riley Park, the City issued 144 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 178 E 17th Ave
What is 178 E 17th Ave assessed at?
$2,791,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 178 E 17th Ave built?
In 1911, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.
What is the zoning of 178 E 17th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 178 E 17th Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 178 E 17th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 178 E 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 178 E 17th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 178 E 17th Ave?
Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 178 E 17th Ave?
King Edward Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.
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