215 E 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1929 on a 527 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 66% of the buildings on E 17th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$4,106,000
Zoning
C-2A
Lot
≈ 527 m²
Built
1929
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What the records show for 215 E 17th Ave

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says
Lot about 527 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (C).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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On the Heritage Register, category B

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Built 1929: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $4,106,000, +6% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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6 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 215 E 17th Ave

Assessed at $4,106,000 for 2026 (+1% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 17th Ave, above 97% of them. The lot is larger than 83% of the lots in Riley Park. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Nightingale Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 215 E 17th Ave

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2026$4,106,000
Up 6% 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≈ 527 m²
ZoningC-2A
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 215 E 17th Ave
Elementary catchmentNightingale Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
St Patrick's Elementary450 m
Simon Fraser Elementary575 m
David Livingstone Elementary603 m
Tea Swamp Park191 m
Grimmett Park244 m

How catchments work

Transit near 215 E 17th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)1.3 km
Southbound Main St @ E 16 Ave · 373 m
Northbound Main St @ E 18 Ave · 3107 m
Northbound Main St @ E 16 Ave · 3121 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Autumn Blaze Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 56 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 54 m
Truck route54 m

Crime near 215 E 17th 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: 6 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 139 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 215 E 17th Ave

What is 215 E 17th Ave assessed at?

$4,106,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 215 E 17th Ave built?

In 1929, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 215 E 17th Ave?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 215 E 17th Ave?

It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 215 E 17th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 215 E 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 215 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 215 E 17th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 215 E 17th Ave?

Elementary: Nightingale Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 215 E 17th Ave?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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