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273 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1956 on a 7,831 m² I-3 lot. Older than 95% of the buildings on E 1st Ave.
Assessed 2026
$42,456,000
Zoning
I-3
Lot
≈ 7,831 m²
Built
1956
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What the records show for 273 E 1st Ave
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Built 1956: ask about a buried oil tank
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4 permits on this lot since 2017
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned I-3
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Assessed at $42,456,000, +24% 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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Railway line about 23 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 273 E 1st Ave
Assessed at $42,456,000 for 2026 (−12% on 2025). Assessed higher than 83% of the houses on E 1st Ave. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Strathcona. 4 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2023: addition or alteration, brewing or distilling ($25,376). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 530 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017
UnlockMar 2023 · Addition or alteration, brewing or distilling$25,376
3 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
Columbia College308 m
St Francis Xavier330 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre598 m
Carolina Park526 m
Guelph Park567 m
Transit near 273 E 1st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)530 m
Eastbound E 2nd Ave @ Lorne St · 84205 m
Eastbound Great Northern Way @ Brunswick St · 84264 m
Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave · 19, 3, 8, N19, N8273 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 19, 22, 84, N19, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 4 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 7 m
Nearest arterial roadE 2nd Ave, 172 m
SkyTrain guideway347 m
Railway line23 m
Crime near 273 E 1st Ave
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Crime near 273 E 1st Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockRezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Strathcona, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 18 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 273 E 1st Ave
What is 273 E 1st Ave assessed at?
$42,456,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 273 E 1st Ave built?
In 1956, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 273 E 1st Ave?
It is zoned I-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 273 E 1st Ave?
It is in a industrial district (I-3). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 273 E 1st Ave in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 273 E 1st Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 273 E 1st Ave had?
The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2023: addition or alteration ($25,376). More
Which schools serve 273 E 1st Ave?
Elementary: Mount Pleasant Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 273 E 1st Ave?
Main Street-Science World Station is 530 m away in a straight line.
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