481 E 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1981 on a 369 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 17th Ave.
What the records show for 481 E 17th Ave
No building permits on record since 2017
Assessed at $1,687,000, +12% since 2021
Value is almost all land
Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
Not on the Heritage Register
Outside the City floodplain
What the full report adds to each finding
- What the record says, with its date and number
- What it means for a buyer
- What to ask the seller and your realtor
- The source of every line
Street view
About 481 E 17th Ave
Assessed at $1,687,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 16% of the houses on E 17th Ave. The land is 91% of the value. School catchment: Nightingale Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.6 km away.
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 481 E 17th Ave
Transit near 481 E 17th Ave
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 19, N19, N8
Street, trees and terrain
Crime near 481 E 17th Ave
Unlock
Crime near 481 E 17th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
Unlock
Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 683 E 18th Ave Jun 2025
- 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 481 E 17th Ave
What is 481 E 17th Ave assessed at?
$1,687,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 481 E 17th Ave built?
In 1981, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 481 E 17th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 481 E 17th Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 481 E 17th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 481 E 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 481 E 17th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 481 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 481 E 17th Ave?
VCC-Clark Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.
Compare 481 E 17th Ave with another address · Watch this address: email me when its records change
Other addresses on E 17th Ave
Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 21, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary