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686 E 43rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1958 on a 556 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 70% of the buildings on E 43rd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$7,037,000
Zoning
C-2A
Lot
≈ 556 m²
Built
1958
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What the records show for 686 E 43rd Ave
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Built 1958: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned C-2A
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Assessed at $7,037,000, +5% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Fraser St)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 686 E 43rd Ave
Assessed at $7,037,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 43rd Ave, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 90% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.9 km away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 686 E 43rd Ave
Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Oliver Secondary178 m
Vancouver Learning Network178 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart521 m
Memorial South Park432 m
MacDonald Park544 m
Transit near 686 E 43rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.9 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 43 Ave · 8, N829 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 43 Ave · 8, N865 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 45 Ave · 8, N8157 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 41, N8, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 93 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 34 m
Truck route34 m
Crime near 686 E 43rd Ave
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Crime near 686 E 43rd 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
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.
New buildings nearby:
- 5934 Chester St Dec 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Sunset, the City issued 145 new-building permits and 81 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 686 E 43rd Ave
What is 686 E 43rd Ave assessed at?
$7,037,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 686 E 43rd Ave built?
In 1958, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 686 E 43rd Ave?
It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 686 E 43rd Ave?
It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 686 E 43rd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 686 E 43rd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 686 E 43rd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 686 E 43rd Ave?
Elementary: Mackenzie Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 686 E 43rd Ave?
Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.
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