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538 E 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1995 on a 372 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 66% of the buildings on E 17th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,246,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 372 m²
Built
1995
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What the records show for 538 E 17th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $2,246,000, +19% since 2021
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 538 E 17th Ave
Assessed at $2,246,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 47% of the houses on E 17th Ave. The land is 86% of the value. School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.5 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 538 E 17th Ave
Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Florence Nightingale Elementary537 m
Florence Nightingale StrongStart Centre537 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary635 m
McAuley Park268 m
Robson Park333 m
Transit near 538 E 17th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.5 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 16 Ave · 8, N8209 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 17 Ave · 8, N8217 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Carolina St · 19, N19238 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 19, N19, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Little-Leaf Linden
Ground elevation≈ 48 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadE 16th Ave, 132 m
Crime near 538 E 17th Ave
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Crime near 538 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: 2 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 683 E 18th Ave Jun 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Riley Park, the City issued 141 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 538 E 17th Ave
What is 538 E 17th Ave assessed at?
$2,246,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 538 E 17th Ave built?
In 1995, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 538 E 17th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 538 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 538 E 17th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 538 E 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 538 E 17th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 538 E 17th Ave?
Elementary: Livingstone Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 538 E 17th Ave?
VCC-Clark Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.
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