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453 E 31st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1951 on a 319 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 65% of the buildings on E 31st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,690,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 319 m²

Built

1951

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What the records show for 453 E 31st Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1951.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1951: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,690,000, +76% since 2021

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 453 E 31st Ave

Assessed at $2,690,000 for 2026 (+20% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 31st Ave, above 93% of them. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Brock Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 453 E 31st Ave

2026$2,690,000

Up 76% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Oct 2023 · Demolition, single detached house$15,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 319 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 453 E 31st Ave

Elementary catchmentBrock Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

General Brock Elementary418 m

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary766 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex770 m

Cartier Park605 m

Riley Park653 m

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Transit near 453 E 31st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.6 km

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Prince Edward St · 33292 m

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Prince Edward St · 33297 m

Southbound Fraser St @ E 31 Ave · 8, N8373 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 33, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · European White Birch

Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 276 m

Crime near 453 E 31st Ave

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 4 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

466 E 29th Ave Mar 2026
544 E 29th Ave Mar 2026
619 E 30th Ave Nov 2025

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 453 E 31st Ave

What is 453 E 31st Ave assessed at?

$2,690,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 453 E 31st Ave built?

In 1951, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 453 E 31st Ave?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 453 E 31st 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 453 E 31st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 453 E 31st Ave on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 453 E 31st 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 453 E 31st Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2023: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 453 E 31st Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 453 E 31st Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.

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