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470 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1914 on a 420 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 63% of the buildings on W 17th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,191,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 420 m²

Built

1914

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What the records show for 470 W 17th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1914.
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 1914: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,191,000, +9% since 2021

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19 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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SkyTrain guideway about 79 m away

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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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About 470 W 17th Ave

Assessed at $3,191,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 71% of the houses on W 17th Ave. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2017: addition or alteration, single detached house ($300,000). School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 710 m away.

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Assessment history of 470 W 17th Ave

2026$3,191,000

Up 9% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Oct 2017 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$300,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 420 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 470 W 17th Ave

Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Edith Cavell Elementary374 m

Simon Fraser Elementary458 m

Blessed Sacrament School502 m

Heather Park524 m

Mount Pleasant Park549 m

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Transit near 470 W 17th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)710 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33, N1587 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33139 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 16 Ave · 15, 33, N15144 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 58 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 84 m

SkyTrain guideway79 m

Truck route84 m

Crime near 470 W 17th 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: 19 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

351 W 16th Ave Oct 2026
481 W 17th Ave Mar 2026
275 W 17th Ave Nov 2024
227 W 18th Ave Dec 2024

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 470 W 17th Ave

What is 470 W 17th Ave assessed at?

$3,191,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 470 W 17th Ave built?

In 1914, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2005.

What is the zoning of 470 W 17th Ave?

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

What can be built at 470 W 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 470 W 17th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 470 W 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 470 W 17th 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 470 W 17th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2017: addition or alteration ($300,000). More

Which schools serve 470 W 17th Ave?

Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 470 W 17th Ave?

King Edward Station is 710 m away in a straight line.

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