217 W 19th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1938 on a 374 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on W 19th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,480,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 374 m²
Built
1938
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1938.
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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 1938: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,480,000, +10% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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20 new buildings and 11 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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About 217 W 19th Ave

Assessed at $2,480,000 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 670 m away.

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Assessment history of 217 W 19th Ave

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2026$2,480,000
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≈ 374 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 217 W 19th Ave
Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Simon Fraser Elementary371 m
Edith Cavell Elementary529 m
Blessed Sacrament School819 m
Mount Pleasant Park404 m
Grimmett Park593 m

How catchments work

Transit near 217 W 19th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)670 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15371 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33, N15371 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33375 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 62 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 299 m
SkyTrain guideway361 m

Crime near 217 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: 20 new-building permits and 11 demolition permits.

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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 217 W 19th Ave

What is 217 W 19th Ave assessed at?

$2,480,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 217 W 19th Ave built?

In 1938, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 217 W 19th Ave?

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

What can be built at 217 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 217 W 19th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 217 W 19th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 217 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 217 W 19th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 217 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 217 W 19th Ave?

King Edward Station is 670 m away in a straight line.

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