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261 E 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1910 on a 497 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 82% of the buildings on E 17th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,360,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 497 m²
Built
1910
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What the records show for 261 E 17th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes
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Assessed at $2,360,000, +16% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 261 E 17th Ave
Assessed at $2,360,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 58% of the houses on E 17th Ave. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is larger than 79% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Nightingale Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.4 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 261 E 17th Ave
Elementary catchmentNightingale Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
St Patrick's Elementary489 m
David Livingstone Elementary579 m
Florence Nightingale Elementary611 m
Tea Swamp Park140 m
Grimmett Park296 m
Transit near 261 E 17th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)1.4 km
Northbound Main St @ E 18 Ave · 3162 m
Southbound Main St @ E 16 Ave · 3162 m
Northbound Main St @ E 16 Ave · 3177 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 57 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadE 16th Ave, 75 m
Truck route148 m
Crime near 261 E 17th Ave
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Crime near 261 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: 4 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 258 E 19th Ave Nov 2024
- 257 E 19th Ave Dec 2024
- 352 E 16th Ave Nov 2025
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 261 E 17th Ave
What is 261 E 17th Ave assessed at?
$2,360,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 261 E 17th Ave built?
In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.
What is the zoning of 261 E 17th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 261 E 17th Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 261 E 17th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 261 E 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 261 E 17th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 261 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 261 E 17th Ave?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.
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