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281 Industrial Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1928 on a 5,045 m² FC-2 lot. The oldest building on Industrial Ave.
Assessed 2026
$41,333,279
Zoning
FC-2
Lot
≈ 5,045 m²
Built
1928
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What the records show for 281 Industrial Ave
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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years
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Built 1928: ask about a buried oil tank
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Zoned FC-2
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Assessed at $41,333,279, −27% 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 66 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 281 Industrial Ave
Assessed at $41,333,279 for 2026 (−66% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Industrial Ave, above 93% of them. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Strathcona. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: addition or alteration, storage warehouse ($65,000). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 320 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Oct 2026 · Addition or alteration, storage warehouse$65,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
Columbia College313 m
St Francis Xavier547 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre804 m
Thornton Park393 m
Creekside Park528 m
Transit near 281 Industrial Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)320 m
Southbound Main St @ Switchmen St · 19, 3, 8, N19, N8133 m
Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave · 19, 3, 8, N19, N8151 m
Westbound E 2nd Ave @ Main St · 84203 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 19, 22, 23, 84, N19, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front15 · Tree Lilac, Japanese Dogwood
Ground elevation≈ 4 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteunder 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 118 m
SkyTrain guideway248 m
Railway line66 m
Truck route118 m
Crime near 281 Industrial Ave
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Crime near 281 Industrial Ave
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Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
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In Strathcona, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 18 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 281 Industrial Ave
What is 281 Industrial Ave assessed at?
$41,333,279 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 281 Industrial Ave built?
In 1928, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 281 Industrial Ave?
It is zoned FC-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 281 Industrial Ave in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 281 Industrial Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 281 Industrial Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: addition or alteration ($65,000). More
Which schools serve 281 Industrial 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 281 Industrial Ave?
Main Street-Science World Station is 320 m away in a straight line.
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