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1249 W 39th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1945 on a 787 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 74% of the buildings on W 39th Ave.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental) Free preview
What the record says Lot about 787 m², 20.7 m wide and 38.7 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes. What it means Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1. What to do If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects. The full report explains every finding like this one.
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Built 1945: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $3,997,000, +7% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1249 W 39th Ave Assessed at $3,997,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 31% of the houses on W 39th Ave. The land is 97% of the value. School catchment: Osler Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.3 km away.
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Assessment history of 1249 W 39th Ave
2026 $3,997,000
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Up 7% since 2021
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
Area ≈ 787 m²
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows
Schools and parks near 1249 W 39th Ave
Elementary catchment Osler Elementary
Secondary catchment Eric Hamber Secondary
Vancouver College DL 232 m
Vancouver College 232 m
Pacific Torah Institute International 534 m
VanDusen Botanical Garden 372 m
Montgomery Park 583 m
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Transit near 1249 W 39th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line) 1.3 km
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Selkirk St · 41 227 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Selkirk St · 41 246 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Cartier St · 41 322 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 41
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front 2 · October Glory Red Maple
Ground elevation ≈ 104 m above sea level
Slope across the lot Flat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial road W 41st Ave, 229 m
Crime near 1249 W 39th 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: 7 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Shaughnessy, the City issued 78 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1249 W 39th Ave
What is 1249 W 39th Ave assessed at? $3,997,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1249 W 39th Ave built? In 1945, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1968.
What is the zoning of 1249 W 39th Ave? It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1249 W 39th Ave? Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 1249 W 39th Ave in a floodplain? No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1249 W 39th Ave on the Heritage Register? No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1249 W 39th Ave had? None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1249 W 39th Ave? Elementary: Osler Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1249 W 39th Ave? Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.
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