281 E 18th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1910 on a 280 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 85% of the buildings on E 18th Ave.
What the records show for 281 E 18th Ave
Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank
No building permits on record since 2017
R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums
Assessed at $1,758,000, +18% since 2021
Value is almost all land
Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
8 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m
Outside the City floodplain
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About 281 E 18th Ave
Assessed at $1,758,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 19% of the houses on E 18th Ave. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Riley Park. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.4 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
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Transit near 281 E 18th Ave
Bus routes within 400 m: 3
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Crime near 281 E 18th Ave
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Crime near 281 E 18th 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: 8 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 238 E 20th Ave Oct 2025
- 332 E 20th Ave Dec 2024
- 258 E 19th Ave Nov 2024
- 242 E 20th Ave Dec 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 281 E 18th Ave
What is 281 E 18th Ave assessed at?
$1,758,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 281 E 18th Ave built?
In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 281 E 18th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 281 E 18th Ave?
The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 281 E 18th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 281 E 18th Ave on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 281 E 18th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 281 E 18th 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 281 E 18th Ave?
King Edward Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.
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