139 W 19th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1940 on a 372 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 58% of the buildings on W 19th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,481,500
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 372 m²
Built
1940
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1940.
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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.
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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 1940: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,481,500, +10% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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19 new buildings and 12 demolitions within 300 m

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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 139 W 19th Ave

Assessed at $2,481,500 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 19th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 750 m away.

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Assessment history of 139 W 19th Ave

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2026$2,481,500
Up 10% since 2021
20202026

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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Area≈ 372 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 139 W 19th Ave

Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Simon Fraser Elementary346 m
Edith Cavell Elementary661 m
St Patrick's Elementary764 m
Mount Pleasant Park342 m
Grimmett Park457 m

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Transit near 139 W 19th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)750 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15502 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33, N15502 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33510 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kobus Magnolia
Ground elevation≈ 63 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 298 m
SkyTrain guideway496 m

Crime near 139 W 19th Ave

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

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 19 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 139 W 19th Ave

What is 139 W 19th Ave assessed at?

$2,481,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 139 W 19th Ave built?

In 1940, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1950.

What is the zoning of 139 W 19th Ave?

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

What can be built at 139 W 19th 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 139 W 19th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 139 W 19th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 139 W 19th 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 139 W 19th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 139 W 19th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 139 W 19th Ave?

King Edward Station is 750 m away in a straight line.

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