950 W 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 3-unit strata building, built 1914 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 75% of the buildings on W 17th Ave.

Typical unit, 2026
$3,178,000
Zoning
R1-1
Strata units
3
Built
1914
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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.
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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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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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Typical unit assessed at $3,178,000

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Strata building, 3 units, built 1914

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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 950 W 17th Ave

Units are assessed from $3,178,000 to $3,178,000; the typical unit is $3,178,000. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 950 W 17th Ave

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Whole building, 3 units: units are assessed from $3,178,000 to $3,178,000, typical unit $3,178,000.

2026$0

Permits on this building · 3 since 2017

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Dec 2024 · Demolition, single detached house$15,000
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Schools and parks near 950 W 17th Ave
Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary386 m
Blessed Sacrament School563 m
Emily Carr Elementary655 m
Heather Park393 m
Douglas Park480 m

How catchments work

Transit near 950 W 17th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.1 km
Northbound Oak St @ W 17 Ave · 1797 m
Southbound Oak St @ W 16 Ave · 17123 m
Westbound W 16 Ave @ Oak St · 33147 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 33

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 55 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadOak St, 77 m
Truck route77 m

Crime near 950 W 17th 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: 4 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In South Cambie, the City issued 46 new-building permits and 49 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 950 W 17th Ave

What are the units at 950 W 17th Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $3,178,000 to $3,178,000; the typical unit is $3,178,000.

When was 950 W 17th Ave built?

In 1914, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 950 W 17th Ave?

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

Is 950 W 17th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 950 W 17th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 950 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 950 W 17th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2024: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 950 W 17th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 950 W 17th Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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